The Nonprofit Insider Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, part of our "Nonprofit Insider Uncut" series where we dive into various facets of the nonprofit world with a fresh, unfiltered perspective.

In this episode, we tackle a critical question: What happens to your material goods after you donate them, especially in the wake of a disaster?

First, we take a look at what happens when you donate everyday things to organizations. The answer may surprise you, as most things are trashed or incinerated. Then we delve into the complexities and challenges that arise when you donate stuff during or after disaster strikes.

We'll defend the often-misunderstood practices of organizations like Goodwill, explain why donating cash can be more effective than physical items, and highlight the sobering statistic that nearly 60% of donated goods never get reused.

Additionally, we'll discuss the significant financial burden nonprofits face when they have to dispose of unwanted items—expenses that could otherwise be directed toward their mission.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the donation process, learn how to make your contributions more impactful, and hear our take on the importance of strategic giving.

Don’t miss this eye-opening episode that sheds light on the unseen side of charitable donations!

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Private Foundations versus Public Charities!

If you've been in the nonprofit space for sometime you know how the perceived notion that exists between these two sides of the nonprofit coin.

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we sit down with Meridith Whitaker, a nonprofit expert with 14 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, currently at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Meridith worked with a community foundation that gave away $75 million a year and now she's working in higher education as person asking for money. We explore the differences between the two worlds and her insights do not disappoint.

With a rich background in foundation relations, fundraising, operations, and communications, Meridith has worked across various roles both independently and as a team leader.

Join us for an insightful 55-minute conversation where Meridith shares her expertise on donor relations, fundraising beliefs and working with Donor Advised Funds. We also explore her journey and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in the nonprofit sector.

Tune in to learn from Meridith's wealth of experience and discover practical tips to enhance your organization's fundraising strategies.

Links:

- [Meridith Whitaker LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridithcheekwhitaker/)

- [Trust Based Philanthrophy](https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org)

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Colleges have a donation problem. Between poor alumni giving, continued tuition increases and being at the center of several culture wars colleges and universities are facing tough decisions.

In today's episode, host Swim Karim explores some of the various potholes on what was once a smooth road for college across the country.

And in today's Rapid Fire Books segment, we take a look at the book Decolonizing Wealth, indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance by author edgar villanueva. This book come out back out a little over 5 years but it continues to get better with age each and everyday. We will tell you why!

PS: Be serve to check out the podcast ABQ Accent with host Mariah Harrison on Apple Spotify or YouTube.

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Second-rate toilet paper. Cars that barely start. Salaries that barely makes ends meet.

Cheapness is the nonprofit space is real, and it's not always based off how much money a nonprofit brings in revenue each year.

In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at the reason why nonprofits can be cheap and the many different ways cheapness can appear within a nonprofit organization.

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It's been 10 years since the Ice Bucket Challenge changed the landscape of nonprofit social media fundraising forever.

In today's episode host Swim Karim takes a look back at the viral sensation, why the founders Pat Quinn and Pete Frates and the ALS campaign deserve to be in the nonprofit hall of fame despite some of the controversies.

Plus, we revisit a topic from the previous episodes about the false belief that for-profit organizations can use checkout donations to reduce their tax hit.

And in today's Nonprofit Horror Story segment we read a story from an Insider living in Washington D.C. that was talking major shit during a nonprofit Zoom call. And if, we're being honest, we have all done it.

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“Is this for profit company using the money I want donated to this local nonprofit for tax breaks?

“Does the Nonprofit even get 100% of the money?

“Why am I being asked to fund this? Doesn’t the for profit company have millions or billions of dollars”

When you’re at the cash register and they ask you to donate money to a nonprofit what thoughts come to mind?

In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at what really goes on when donating money at the cash register from the three angles of 1) the for profit company, 2) the nonprofit organization and 3) you, the customer.

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Be sure to listen to the previous episodes here:

Ep. 32, The Nonprofit Insider Apple: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderApple

Ep.32, The Nonprofit Insider Spotify: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderSpotify

If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC

Sources:

Hoping for a comeback, the Hardwick Gazette goes nonprofit:

https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/02/hoping-for-a-comeback-the-hardwick-gazette-goes-nonprofit/

Drug testing is not considered a major part of the nonprofit sector but it still across the industry. So it begs the question, who is still drug testing their future employees...

..and why?

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If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC

When you think about public service in America, what comes to mind? In today's episode, host Swim Karim takes a look at the way a desire to help your fellow neighbor leads to volunteerism and, eventually, nonprofit creation.

In today's news segment, we take a look at the nonprofit organization Patriot Freedom Project. They have been in the news over the last few weeks and with the 2024 election around the corner there's a chance more nonprofits could come under the eye of lawmakers and the IRS.

Plus, for today's Rapid Fire Books we take a look at the book "Historically Black Phrases, FROM "I AIN'T ONE OF YOUR LIL' FRIENDS" TO "WHO ALL GON' BE THERE?" By Jarrett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson.

Be sure to listen to the previous episode where Swim talks about the recent NRA news:

Ep. 32, The Nonprofit Insider Apple: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderApple

Ep.32, The Nonprofit Insider Spotify: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderSpotify

If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC

Sources:

Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters:

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/17/1223990453/lawmakers-call-for-irs-scrutiny-trump-backed-nonprofit-that-aids-jan-6-rioters#:~:text=Television-,Congressman%20calls%20for%20IRS%20investigation%20of%20nonprofit%20supporting%20Jan.%206,immediately%2C%22%20said%20one%20congressman.

Patriot Freedom Project Video:

https://twitter.com/PU28453638/status/1694194494919331884

The National Rifle Association is one of the most well-known nonprofit organizations in America. But with the recent resignation of CEO Wayne LaPierre does the NRA have a bright future?

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If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC

Sources: The NRA 2021 990 tax returns: https://pdf.guidestar.org/PDF_Images/2022/530/116/2022-530116130-202303149349304400-9O.pdf?_gl=1*3c6lc1*_gcl_au*MTg5Njg4MTk4OS4xNzA1MTAzMzg3*_ga*ODIwNDA0NDQ0LjE3MDUxMDMzODc.*_ga_5W8PXYYGBX*MTcwNTEwMzM4Ny4xLjEuMTcwNTEwMzQxMy4zNC4wLjA.