Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
**Nonprofit News Digest: Honoring Jimmy Carter, ESG & B Corps Scrutiny, and a Homeless Advocacy Victory**
This week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, hosted by George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Digital Strategist Nick Azulay, celebrates President's Day with a tribute to former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in the nonprofit sector. The conversation also delves into current challenges facing ESG frameworks and B Corps, and highlights a legal victory for a homeless advocacy organization in Houston.
**Jimmy Carter's Enduring Nonprofit Legacy**
- Jimmy Carter, now 99, has made significant contributions to the nonprofit world through his involvement with Habitat for Humanity and his own Carter Center, focusing on peace, democracy, and development.
- The Carters' hands-on work in building homes showcases their commitment to affordable housing.
- Reflecting on Carter's life reminds us of the importance of political figures in the nonprofit sector, especially in times of division.
**ESG and B Corps Under Fire**
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and B Corps face backlash, with financial firms like JP Morgan and State Street Global Advisors withdrawing support from climate initiatives.
- Greenwashing, the use of environmental certifications to improve public reputation without meaningful change, is a growing concern.
- Scrutiny of ESG and B Corps certification processes calls for a reevaluation of how businesses are held accountable for sustainable and ethical practices.
- The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting norms and improving transparency in corporate behavior.
**Food Not Bombs Wins Legal Fight in Houston**
- The organization Food Not Bombs achieved a legal win when a federal judge ordered the city of Houston to stop ticketing members for feeding the homeless.
- The case raises first and fourteenth amendment rights issues, balancing the organization's free speech rights against the city's public health and safety concerns.
- The ruling is a positive step, but it also highlights the problematic criminalization of aid to the homeless.
The episode closes with a light-hearted joke about SpaceX's matching donation program, bringing a bit of humor to the discussion of giving atmospheres.
This episode of the Nonprofit News Feed underscores the significant impact individuals and organizations can have in the nonprofit sector, while also reminding us that accountability and integrity are crucial in upholding the values of social responsibility and advocacy for those in need.
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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