Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast
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The Pew Research Center's study on American perspectives towards data privacy highlights growing concerns and confusion about personal data usage. Most Americans are uneasy about how their information is handled by companies and the government, with a significant 67% admitting they understand little about what is done with their personal data. This concern extends to social media, where 77% of Americans distrust social media CEOs to responsibly manage user privacy.
70% of Americans also distrust companies to make responsible use of AI in their products. The study underscores the national relevance of data privacy, influenced by ongoing debates over regulating AI and protecting online data, emphasizing its impact on everyday life through choices in passwords, privacy policies, and personal data security measures.
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Regulator vows crackdown on ‘squeamish’ charities rejecting donations
| the Guardian
Orlando Fraser, head of England's Charity Commission, criticizes charities for rejecting donations on moral grounds, urging them to consider the impact on service provision to beneficiaries. He emphasizes that decisions to refuse funds should not be based on trustees' personal biases but on substantial justifications, amidst growing concerns about accepting unethical donations. This stance has sparked debate about the balance between ethical funding and operational needs, with the Commission updating guidelines on lawful and reputational considerations in donation acceptance.
The Ukraine Airbnb initiative and the weaknesses of ‘disintermediated’ giving | Blog - Alliance magazine
The Ukraine Airbnb initiative, a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlights the complexities of modern philanthropy. As an alternative to traditional donations to nonprofits, which raised £420 million through the Disasters Emergency Committee, this initiative involved booking but not occupying Airbnb rooms in Ukraine. This approach directed £15 million directly to property owners in just one week. Celebrated as a democratization of philanthropy, it allowed donors to bypass charities, though it faced criticism for potentially excluding the most needy and exacerbating economic issues like inflation. This form of *disintermediated giving raises important questions about efficiency, direct impact, and the ethical complexities of modern charitable efforts.
Announcing Kiva’s Bold New Impact Strategy: The Nonprofit Microfinance Pioneer Shares its Refined Approach — And Unveils the Process Behind its Development | NextBillion
Kiva, a pioneer in nonprofit microfinance, has announced a new impact strategy, marking a significant evolution in its approach. Since its inception in 2005 as one of the world's first crowdfunding platforms, Kiva has enabled over 2.2 million lenders to fund over $2 billion in loans to more than 5 million entrepreneurs globally. Key to its strategy is the formation of deep, values-aligned partnerships with nearly 600 organizations in 95 countries, allowing for a significant local impact on a global scale. Innovations such as social-underwriting in the U.S., partnerships with community organizations, and the establishment of Kiva Capital for larger loans have been instrumental in extending support to underserved entrepreneurs, including refugees.
248: From Fellow to Fulltime - Kariesha Martinez exit interview
247: (news) Bezos Blasts Off Donation & Nonprofit Trust Report
246:(news) Nonprofit Closure Trend & Steph Curry Joins NinetyToZero
245:(news) Fundraising Scrutiny & Frontline SMS Closes
244: (news)Donor Disclosure Fight & NCAA Athletes Can Earn
243: Ann Nguyen Exit Interview Podcast
242: (news) Buffett donates Billions Leaving Gates & NFL Pride History
241: The Story of freeCodeCamp - founder interview
240: (news) 5% Rise in US Giving & Juneteenth Official
239: (news) DAF legislation & Nonprofit Wins Pulitzer
238: How To Travel Ethically - Author interview
237: (news) Direct mail price hikes & OpenSecrets.org Launches
236: (news) Nonprofits in Tulsa & USAID Russian Hack
235: (news) Carbon Capture & Fighting Voter Suppression
234: Volunteering through the Pandemic with Golden
233:(news) $1B Meme Coin Donations & Nonprofit job report
232:(news) Gates Foundation Divorce & Vaccine Awareness work
231: Your Voice Matters: Author Interview
230:(news) Redistricting Battles & Thinning Girl Scout Cookie sales
229: What I learned in 5 Years at Whole Whale: Meredith Esquivel
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