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The Nonprofit Insider Podcast

Swim Karim

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Episode Revisit: What Happens to Your Donated Goods...

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2024/10/10

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

24:44

The Uncut Series: What Happens to Your Donated Goods...

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2024/07/24

57:11

Nonprofit Leader Spotlight: Meridith Whitaker,...

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2024/07/10

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

42:59

Nonprofit Leader Spotlight: Danami-Maurice Champion &...

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2024/06/26

What if I tell you everything you know about nonprofit storytelling is wrong?In today's episode of the Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we welcome Danami-Maurice Champion to the show.Danami is the Co-Founder & Story Director at BairStories, overseeing operations and story development. A modern-day renaissance man, Danami's insights into the nonprofit are woven from a life of insight, learning, teaching, and storytelling.In a jam-packed episode you are not going to want to miss he shares his thoughts

22:04

The Uncut Series: OpenAI's (& ChatGPT's) Nonprofit...

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2024/06/11

Did you know the company that owns ChatGPT started as a nonprofit?!?!?!In 2015, a group of investors including Peter Thei, Elon Musk, Jessica Livingston, and more banded together to start OpenAI with the "goal of building safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity."But 3 years later they turned themselves into a "capped" for-profit company. So, what happened?In today's episode, we explore the company behind ChatGPT, detailing why it started as a 501(c)3 what

56:29

Nonprofit Leader Spotlight: Jenny Mitchell & her new...

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2024/05/29

Did you know in Canada they call non-profits "not-for-profits"?It's true!!!And in today's episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we travel north to speak with executive coach, and fundraising professional Jenny Mitchell.Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, DMA, CEC is the Chief Visionary Officer of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. She is also a dynamic speaker and host of the Underdog Leadership podcast.Join host Swim Karim as he leads an

39:27

1) Nonprofit Charity Scams, 2) Why the IRS is Looking...

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2024/05/15

In 2022 the Federal Trade Commission received over 10,000 reports of charity scams resulting in $22 million lost. While charity scams tend to happen the most during the holiday season anyone can be scammed throughout the year. In today's episode, we explore the world of nonprofit scams and how you can avoid getting your hard-earned money taken by unsavory means.Plus, in today's news segment, we talk about DAFs. What's a DAF? A donor-advised fund, or DAF, allows donors to make a charitable

33:26

Nonprofit Insider Uncut: The Met Gala

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2024/05/01

The Met Gala is one of the most star studded events in the world. In 2023, the annual fashion event raised $22 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.This year's event is projected to raise $25 million.And when you have a fundraising event this big it can have many ripple effects for the nonprofit world.In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at what is formerly known as The Costume Institute Gala and why this invite-only event (that costs $75,000 to attend)

40:17

World Central Kitchen, The NRA, Pretty Boys Are...

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2024/04/17

3 weeks ago World Central Kitchen jumped to the top of many headlines after 7 humanitarian workers died doing aid delivery. In today's episode, Swim Karim, talks about the meteorite rise of WCK and why nonprofits will continue to be at the forefront of major geo-politic activities.Plus, Swim jumps back into the trial of the NRA and Wayne LaPierre. With the NRA and the former CEO being found liable are there any nonprofit organizations that are in a prime position to overtake the NRA as the top

18:52

Nonprofit Insider Uncut: Nonprofit Waste (Money,...

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2024/04/03

Imagine your nonprofit's executive director is having an affair. The affair becomes so well known that the mistress's husband finds out and pays a visit to your nonprofit's headquarters. To ensure the safety of your staff your organization has to hire a security guard for 6 continuous weeks at $2,000 a week.It might sounds crazy but's this is a true story.From hiring poor talent, to wasting days waiting for a signature nonprofit waste is a real thing. In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look

29:17

Nonprofit Spotlight: Learner's Chess Academy,...

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2024/03/20

Join host Swim Karim as we delve into the world of Learner's Chess Academy with none other than its visionary leader, Victor Lopez. Learner's Chess, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico is more than just a nonprofit organization—it's a community hub where the game of chess becomes a powerful tool for education and empowerment.Tune in as we explore Victor's journey, from his earliest encounters with the game to his role as Executive Director, driving Learner's Chess forward with passion and purpose

34:14

Colleges Have A Donation Problem, Rapid Fire Books...

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2024/03/13

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

19:45

Nonprofit Insider Uncut: Nonprofit Cheapness

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2024/03/06

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. Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts.If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and

33:37

10-Year Ice Bucket Challenge Revisited, Can companies...

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2024/02/28

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

24:36

Nonprofit Insider Uncut: Donating at the Cash Register

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2024/02/21

“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

34:31

Are fundraising events dying?, Vermont nonprofit...

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2024/02/07

___Be sure to listen to the previous episodes here:Ep. 32, The Nonprofit Insider Apple: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderAppleEp.32, The Nonprofit Insider Spotify: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderSpotifyIf 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:

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Nonprofit Insider Uncut: Drug Testing

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2024/01/31

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?Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts.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

42:45

Jan.6 Nonprofit Scrutiny, Public Service in America,...

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2024/01/24

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,

19:51

Nonprofit Insider Uncut: The NRA

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2024/01/17

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?Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts.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

41:11

Top 15 Nonprofit Myths, Claudine Gay, Harvard and the...

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2024/01/10

What are some of the biggest myths in the nonprofit world? In today's episode, host Swim Karim, continues his list of the biggest myths in the nonprofit space with 5 more myths you are going to want to hear.And in today's news segment, we explore some of the talk surrounding recently resigned Harvard President Claudine Gay. One of the major figures pushing for her ousting is a hedge fund billionaire named Bill Ackman, and he (and his nonprofit foundation have given away millions of dollars across

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