Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
GoFundMe's Charitable Chasm Exposed In this episode, George Weiner delves into the disparities in GoFundMe's distribution of disaster funds. A New York Times analysis revealed that households with incomes over $150,000 received 28% more aid than those under $75,000 after the 2021 Marshall fire. This gap highlights a broader issue of equity in crowdsourced fundraising, where the wealthier benefit from stronger, more affluent networks.
The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup The podcast also touches on the potential negatives of ocean cleanup efforts. An article from Slate magazine suggests these initiatives might harm marine life and destroy habitats that have formed within the plastic debris. While there's a valid concern for micro-ecosystems, George argues that removing plastic remains crucial as it ultimately enters our food chain, with Americans consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of microplastics weekly.
Christian Rock Dominance on Radio Another interesting point discussed is the Educational Media Foundation's (EMF) success in using a network of radio stations to spread Christian rock. Their strategy has effectively amplified uplifting music and messages, serving as a potential model for other nonprofits seeking to broaden their impact through radio.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Nonprofit Workers In a win for nonprofit employees, over 793,000 borrowers are set to receive student loan forgiveness, with public sector workers benefiting significantly. This comes as part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, emphasizing the value of nonprofit and government jobs.
AI's Promise for Indigenous Languages Finally, the podcast highlights an inspiring use of AI in preserving native languages. The Lakota AI code camp is a three-week program aimed at teaching indigenous youth coding skills to help protect and steward their culture, including endangered languages. This innovative application of technology offers hope for the preservation of these vital cultural touchstones.
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212: (news) Abuse At Homeless Shelter, Racketeering, and Puppy Bowl helps shelters
211: (news) Nonprofit Job losses, Giving Blck and Money making mittens
210: Human-centered Design - teenyBIG
209: Giving Tuesday results, Coercive Control language - NonprofitNewsFeed.com
208: How to Make Meaningful Media Content - FirstStage.org
207: Flexible Work and Job Sharing Strategy - Marathon Kids
206: The V-Shaped Volunteering Outlook - VolunteerMatch
205: Building Small Homes for the Holidays - Smalltimore Homes
204: Spotify Ideas for Social Impact
Whole Whale Holiday Playlist
203: Hiring Robots to Write Donor Letters - Addressable
202: Donor Thank You Ideas
201: Creativity: The Key to a Remarkable Life - Author Interview
200: What is coming in 2021 for Nonprofits?
199: BUILDING SMART NONPROFITS: A Roadmap For Mission Success - Author Interview
198: The Philanthropy Revolution - Author Interview
197: Is Your Nonprofit Getting to the Damn Point?
196: Is a full MBA worth it? Talking through the options
195: Giving Tuesday Tips and Predictions for 2020
194: How to Build a Cryptocurrency Donation campaign - Giving Block
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