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(news) VolunteerMatch Merger with Idealist.org & Google Ad Drama

In this episode of Nonprofit Newsfeed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler at Whole Whale, is joined by Leo Quintero, VP of Learning and Innovation. Together, they delve into the rare and exciting news of a merger between Volunteer Match and Idealist.org, two titans in the nonprofit sector. This merger promises to consolidate resources and enhance the… Read more »

Nonprofit Sector Activates To Respond To L.A. Fires (news)

In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George Weiner and Nick Azulay delve into critical topics affecting the nonprofit sector, focusing on the response to the LA wildfires, the politicization of fundraising platforms, and innovative governance in nonprofit organizations. LA Wildfires and Nonprofit Mobilization The episode opens with a detailed discussion… Read more »

How The Weekend Helped Civic Organizations & Nonprofits (news)

Exploring the Impact of a Four-Day Workweek on Nonprofits In this week’s episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, George Weiner and Nick Azulay dive into the potential effects of a four-day workweek on the nonprofit sector. As digital strategists and nonprofit enthusiasts, they explore how this shift, gaining traction in places like… Read more »

The Promise & Pitfalls of Bluesky (news) 

Navigating New Social Media Frontiers and Celebrating Giving Tuesday Success In this week’s episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George Weiner and Nick Azulay delve into the evolving landscape of social media for nonprofits and celebrate a major milestone in charitable giving. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of BlueSky,… Read more »

What We Were Watching This GivingTuesday (news)

Giving Tuesday and Nonprofit Challenges In this week’s episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Nick Azulay, Senior Digital Strategy Manager at Whole Whale, dive into the aftermath of Giving Tuesday and the ongoing debate about OpenAI’s nonprofit origins. Main Topics: Critical Insights: Calls to Action: Closing Thought: The… Read more »

Scaling Nonprofits: Mastering HR Challenges

Host George engages with Dr. Tiffany Slater, founder and CEO of HR TailorMade, to delve into the complexities of human resources within nonprofit organizations. As nonprofits grow, they often encounter HR challenges that can impede their mission-driven work. Dr. Slater’s company serves as a fractional HR department, providing tailored solutions to nonprofits across the United… Read more »