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.
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136: Managing Facebook Fundraiser Effectively - GoodUnited.io
135: Why Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Works - Rallybound.com
134: Raising $50M from online gaming with Extra-Life.org
133: Is this a mission or a vision statement?
132: Interviews from Engage For Good Conference 2019
131: (short) US Giving Drops 1.7% in 2018 - what gives?
130: How to manage thousands of volunteers - FoodForward.org
129: The Story of a FREE Fundraising Platform - GiveLively.org
128: RoundUp App: Making Change Matter for Charity
127: 6 LinkedIn Strategies of Nonprofits
126: Using AI for Ethical Impact
125: How to grow app and podcast audiences - Charity Miles
124: Instagram Donation Stickers: #MakeStoriesMatter
123: Using the Press to Tell Your Story
122: How to Run an Apps for Good Gathering
121: Start your Nonprofit Capital Campaign Right Now
120: (short) Facebook is not a social media platform
119: Why 350.org Dismantled Their 'Digital Team'
118: Elevator Pitch-off with 37 Vendors at #19NTC
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