Nonprofit News Feed Podcast
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsShort summaries of nonprofit sector news covering fundraising, trends, and information from 100’s of sources.
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Debunking Tax Deduction Myths & Navigating New Philanthropy Trends (news)
April 15, 2024 21:29 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNonprofitNewsfeed.com **This Week's Highlights: Tax Deductions and Corporate Philanthropy Shifts** Welcome back to the Nonprofit News Feed with your hosts, George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Digital Strategist Nick Azulay. This week, we dive into the misconceptions surrounding charitable donations and tax deductions, and explore the evolving landscape of corporate philanthropy. **Myth-Busting Tax Deductions in Charitable Giving** Despite popular belief, the majority of donors do...
AI’s Impact on Nonprofit Sector: Language Translation, Education, and Philanthropy Trends (news)
April 02, 2024 23:39 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBnonprofitnewsfeed.com Headline: AI's Impact on Nonprofit Sector: Language Translation, Education, and Philanthropy Trends This week on Nonprofit News Feed, George Weiner and Nick Azoulay of Whole Whale discuss the potential implications of AI-powered language translation for the nonprofit sector, survey data on AI adoption in nonprofits, and optimistic predictions for philanthropic giving in the coming years. The conversation kicks off with reflections on an article from The Atlantic ponderin...
Mackenzie Scott’s Millions, Catholic Charities Under Fire, and the Battle for DEI (news)
March 26, 2024 22:03 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTranscript of NonprofitNewsfeed.com summary by CauseWriter.ai ### Nonprofit News Roundup: Mackenzie Scott's Millions, Catholic Charities Under Fire, and the Battle for DEI 🎙️ **Mackenzie Scott's Philanthropic Impact and the Nonprofit Lottery** In this episode of the nonprofit newsfeed, your hosts George and Nick from Whole Whale dive into Mackenzie Scott's latest philanthropic move, where she donated a staggering $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations, chosen from 6,353 applicants. Th...
ACLU: Time is TickTocking on Rights (news)
March 19, 2024 19:29 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBInside the Movement to Ban Lab-Grown Meat | Mother Jones Nonprofits like the Good Food Institute are stepping into the fray, advocating against bans on cell-cultured meats and pushing for progress in alternative proteins, arguing that stifling this nascent industry could hinder innovation and fails to advance health or safety. These organizations emphasize the potential environmental benefits of lab-grown meats, considering the significant methane emissions from livestock, and seek to safeg...
Nonprofit Sector Reaches for the Stars: First Nonprofit-Backed Satellite (news)
March 12, 2024 18:04 - 14 minutes - 13 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss various topics including a milestone for Whole Whale's YouTube account, the first nonprofit-backed satellite launched into space, election concerns for nonprofits, and a nonprofit initiative to eliminate medical debt. The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT, the first nonprofit satellite, aims to map methane emissions globally. Nonprofits are preparing for the upcoming election season and its impact on communicatio...
Nonprofit Donation Loohole, NYPD ‘Kettling’ and Anti-DEI Map (news)
March 05, 2024 21:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe episode covers the Open AI lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, the NYPD mandated to change protest response tactics, the rise of anti-DEI bills in several states, the history of Women's History Month, and ends with a lighthearted dad joke. The hosts also discuss the behind-the-scenes tactics of editing and adapting content for YouTube and share their thoughts and insights on various nonprofit-related topics. The Clash Over Nonprofit Promises and Silicon Valley Profits (Musk vs. OpenAI) Elon Mu...
IVF, NRA, and Deforestation: Nonprofit (News)
February 28, 2024 05:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com Title: Nonprofit News Highlights: IVF Information, NRA Verdict, and Deforestation Crisis In this week's edition of Nonprofit News Feed, we dive into three major stories that are making headlines in the nonprofit sector. From the legal implications of IVF to the NRA's guilty verdict, and the alarming increase in deforestation, these stories highlight the ongoing challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in our society. Join us as we explore the key details and implic...
Honoring Jimmy Carter, ESG & B Corps Scrutiny (news)
February 20, 2024 23:02 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MB**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 o...
Nonprofit Gets Their Feet Wet With $17m Jesus-Themed Super Bowl Spots (news)
February 13, 2024 23:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBNonprofit Gets Their Feet Wet With Jesus-Themed Super Bowl Spots A 60-second ad spot and an additional 15-second spot for the ad campaign “He Gets Us” made a stir for being among the largest ad buys for a registered charity. The ads featured images of people washing the feet of others within diverse circumstances and environments and closed with an acknowledgment of Jesus’ non-discriminatory feet washing. The nonprofit behind the campaign is named “Come Near,” an organization formerly name...
How The Nonprofit Sector Lost Out On $17 Billion (news)
February 06, 2024 21:26 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBHow The Nonprofit Sector Lost Out On $17 Billion In The Soon-To-Lapse Charitable Deduction Act In a giving season when many smaller and medium-sized nonprofit organizations wonder about how to retain and expand their small-dollar donors in relation to stagnant donations, perhaps one of the more salient solutions is about to expire. House Resolution (H.R.) 3435, better known as the “Charitable Act,” (see also S. 556) is soon to meet its demise via legislative purgatory. The Charitable Act, whi...
: GoFundMe’s Charitable Gap, Ocean Cleanup Concerns, and AI’s Role in Preserving Indigenous Languages (news)
January 30, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBNonprofit Newsfeed Highlights: GoFundMe's Charitable Gap, Ocean Cleanup Concerns, and AI's Role in Preserving Indigenous Languages GoFundMe's Charitable Chasm Exposed In this episode, George Weiner delves into the disparities in GoFundMe's distribution of disaster funds. A New York Times analysis revealed that households with incomes over $150,000 received 28% more aid than those under $75,000 after the 2021 Marshall fire. This gap highlights a broader issue of equity in crowdsourced fundrais...
Billionaire Philanthropy Shifts & EU Greenwashing Crackdown (news)
January 23, 2024 21:01 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBFree weekly news summary: NonprofitNewsFeed.com Billionaire Philanthropy Shifts and EU Greenwashing Crackdown: Nonprofit News Feed Insights In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler, alongside Nick Azulay, delves into the philanthropic strategy shifts at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and the broader influence of high-net-worth individuals in the nonprofit sector. Amidst CZI's pivot towards science and technology initiatives, there's a debate on whether thi...
Aid or Obstacle? Debating USAID’s Food Program (news)
January 16, 2024 23:47 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com Nonprofit Sector Confronts International Aid Challenges and Navigates Donor Dynamics In this week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into pressing issues within the nonprofit world, including the complexities of the USAID food program, philanthropic trends in New York City, and the unpredictable nature of billionaire-backed philanthropy. USAID Food Aid Under Scrutiny The episode kicks off with a critical look at the U.S. in...
2024 Must Know for Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising (news)
January 10, 2024 06:02 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB### Nonprofit Digital Marketing: What to Watch for in 2024 **Nonprofit Newsfeed & Whole Whale Podcast Episode Summary** **Episode Title:** Navigating Nonprofit Digital Marketing Trends for 2024 In this insightful episode, hosts George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss essential digital marketing trends that nonprofit professionals should be aware of in 2024. The episode is a treasure trove of predictions, strategies, and updates crucial for nonprofits navigating the ever-evolving ...
+Half of Teenagers on Social “Almost Constantly” & Stop planting trees? (news)
December 19, 2023 21:57 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBConversation Summary: Teen Social Media Usage: Pew Research Center study highlights that nearly half of US teens are online almost constantly, a steep rise from 24% in 2014-2015. Smartphone Access: 95% of teens have or can access a smartphone. TikTok Usage: 58% of teens use TikTok daily; 17% nearly constantly. Role of Nonprofits: Organizations like The JET Foundation address the risks and benefits of social media use among teens. Nonprofit Digital Strategy Insights: Social Media in Teens' L...
Buffett Vs Mackenzie Comparing Giving & ACLU backing NRA (news)
December 12, 2023 22:44 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MBMeet the Faces of Crypto Philanthropy | The Giving Block Based on the "Faces of Crypto Philanthropy" article by The Giving Block, the most generous donor appears to be Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. He has donated cryptocurrencies valued at over $1 billion to various causes, including COVID-19 relief, medical research, and Ukraine humanitarian aid. This level of giving places him at the forefront in terms of the scale of crypto philanthropy. For more detailed information about ...
Giving Tuesday Misses the Mark with $3.1B – what happened? (news)
December 06, 2023 00:06 - 22 minutes - 42 MBToday's podcast delves into several significant topics in the non-profit sector. The U.S. has pledged $3 billion to the Climate Action Fund at COP28, highlighting efforts to help nations most affected by climate change, like island nations at existential risk. The discussion acknowledges the importance of this funding, even as it's debated whether it's sufficient. The Inflation Reduction Act is also mentioned as a major clean energy initiative by the Biden-Harris administration. Next, the pod...
#GivingTuesday (News) & What happens when Nonprofit boards fail?
November 28, 2023 21:34 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBThe Associated Press reports on the increasing importance of GivingTuesday for nonprofits, especially amid concerns of declining donations. GivingTuesday, which began as a hashtag in 2012, has grown into a significant fundraising event where many nonprofits leverage matching campaigns to maximize donations. The end of the year traditionally sees a surge in charitable giving. The AP notes that organizations like Fidelity Charitable are optimistic about end-of-year donations, contrasting with t...
Nonprofit Board Fires OpenAI CEO (news)
November 21, 2023 21:36 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBNonprofit Board Fires Sam Altman At OpenAI In High-Stakes Drama So, what happens when a nonprofit board meets with a Silicon Valley CEO? The two factions of OpenAI clashed like the resistance fighting the empire in a scene from Star Wars but with fewer special effects. Here’s what we think is happening based on reports… OpenAI, initially a non-profit dedicated to beneficial AI development, has undergone a significant transformation via high-speed drama this weekend. After former CEO Sam...
70% of People Distrust this… (news)
November 15, 2023 00:32 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBPew Research Center Finds Broad Data Privacy Concerns & Distrust The Pew Research Center's study on American perspectives towards data privacy highlights growing concerns and confusion about personal data usage. Most Americans are uneasy about how their information is handled by companies and the government, with a significant 67% admitting they understand little about what is done with their personal data. This concern extends to social media, where 77% of Americans distrust social media CEO...
$2B FINE for #rollingcoal & Mr. Beast Builds Wells (news)
November 07, 2023 23:11 - 22 minutes - 42 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com DOJ Going After Ebay For “Coal Rolling” Devices The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Ebay alleging that the company let over 343,000 after-market “coal rolling” devices be purchased on the platform, according DOJ paperwork filed in Brooklyn federal court. CBS News reports that Ebay claims the complaint by the DOJ “unprecedented” and that the ecommerce giant regularly works with law enforcement to remove millions of illegal products. The DOJ’s action ...
Only 15% of Nonprofit Employees Took Advantage of this (news)
October 31, 2023 22:16 - 14 minutes - 26 MBPSLF Program Eliminated $51 Billion In Student Debt For Public & NPO As reported by Philanthropy.com, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, initiated in 2007, was designed to alleviate student debts for those dedicating a decade to nonprofits or government roles. However, the program was largely unknown and challenging to secure until recent rule changes and promotion. The Biden administration's reforms in October 2021 breathed new life into the program, erasing an astound...
(news) Can a 100-year-old NGO Go Digital & What is Dickipedia?
October 24, 2023 19:26 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBNonprofitNewsfeed.com Goodwill is trying to grow its online sales in order to generate more revenue to fund its job training and employment assistance programs. The nonprofit is facing increasing competition from for-profit resale sites like ThredUp and Poshmark. Goodwill recently launched GoodwillFinds, an ecommerce site where 14 Goodwill locations sell donated items, but it has challenges in competing with other sites. Successfully growing online sales is crucial for Goodwill to continue ...
Why Gov Shutdowns Hurt Nonprofits (news)
October 17, 2023 21:34 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBOuster of GOP Speaker Hampers Ability of Congress To Function Amid Looming Shutdown The ouster of House GOP Speaker Kevin McCarthy nearly two weeks ago continues to hamper the ability of the legislative branch to advance policy, even as the spectre of a government shutdown continues to loom large. Nonprofits like the National Low Income Housing Coalition say that the shutdown (which would go into effect on November 17th) as well as the current political standstill and dysfunction threaten wha...
(news) War Breaks Out In Irsael & GivingTuesday Predictions
October 11, 2023 00:22 - 18 minutes - 34 MBWar Breaks Out In Irsael & Gaza, & What It Means For Nonprofits A horrific terrorist attack by Hamas into Israel ignited the region into chaos and war, making the prospect of peace seem ever more distant. The ground invasion by Hamas (the de facto government of Gaza) shocked Israel and the world. As of writing, more than 700 Israelis, largely citizens, had been confirmed killed, and more still taken hostage. Hundreds of Gazans have also been killed in both the fighting and subsequent air stri...
NYC Floods Underscore Lack of Climate Resilience In America’s Biggest City (news)
October 03, 2023 20:28 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBNYC Floods Underscore Lack of Climate Resilience In America’s Biggest City Floods last week left New Yorkers bewildered, as typically dry streets became overrun with water as documented in videos and pictures. The floods, which particularly impact Brooklyn & Queens, renewed calls from New Yorkers to double down on climate resiliency in America’s most densely populated city. At one point on Friday, virtually *all* New York City subway lines were fully or partially suspended, grinding the city ...
Lithium Reserves Pit Climate Resilience Against Indigenous Calls To Protect Land (news)
September 26, 2023 21:18 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBLithium Reserves Pit Climate Resilience Against Indigenous Calls To Protect Land Lithium reserves discovered in 2020 have recently renewed excitement over the United States’ ability to be self-sufficient when it comes to mining lithium, according to reporting from Insider and others. Newly-released findings suggest that the volume of lithium is among the most concentrated of known deposits, and could make the site a strategic goldmine for the United States from an environmental, economic, and...
Climate Protests, Ashton Kutcher resigns, and FB Fundraising updates (news)
September 18, 2023 21:58 - 21 minutes - 39 MBUN General Assembly Marked By Climate Protests Both In U.S. And Abroad On September 16, 2023, thousands of climate change protesters, predominately youth activists, poured into the streets of Lower Manhattan as part of a global week of demonstrations leading up to the UN General Assembly, according to The New York Times. The New York protests specifically targeted Wall Street, with activists blocking traffic, staging sit-ins, and demanding governments and corporations take bolder action on cl...
Day of Service for 9/11 & Pay Gap at Nonprofits (news)
September 12, 2023 22:10 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBOpening of New Performing Arts Center Coincides With Commemoration of The Events of September 11th Every year, the week of September 11th is a week of commemoration. New York is filled with stories of this day — stories of loss, of bravery, of sacrifice, of reunion. But perhaps most visible, the physical World Trade Center, yes a place of reflection and commemoration, is also piece by piece becoming a place that has been rebuilt in the spirit of American persistence. The WTC, operated by th...
Elon Musk blames Anti-Defamation League For… (news)
September 05, 2023 22:04 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MBNonprofit Brings NARCAN over-the-counter A lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses will soon become more accessible, thanks to an innovative nonprofit company. Harm Reduction Therapeutics has received FDA approval for RiVive, the first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray created by a nonprofit. Available in early 2024, RiVive aims to save lives by providing broad, low-cost access to this critical drug. Unlike big pharma, Harm Reduction Therapeutics is focused on equipping har...
60 Years after a Dream (news)
August 29, 2023 22:30 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB60 Years after a Dream August 28th marks sixty years from Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963. To remember the event, tens of thousands gathered again at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday to declare that King's dream of racial equality was still unfulfilled. Speakers like Rev. Al Sharpton called for an end to systemic racism, hate crimes, police brutality, gun violence, voter suppression, and other civil rights abuses that they said ...
Telemarketing Scam Costs Charities $22m (news)
August 22, 2023 22:22 - 5 MBTelemarketing Scheme Indictments Surface Warnings On Safe Donation Practices On Thursday, federal officials arrested Richard Zeitlin and Robert Piaro for allegedly defrauding donors of tens of millions of dollars that were meant for political nonprofit groups supporting causes like aid to military veterans and breast cancer research, according to reporting from The New York Times. Zeitlin, who ran telemarketing call centers, is charged with fraud, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy. Piar...
NYC Asylum Seekers in the Street & Milk Money Story (news)
August 08, 2023 21:40 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBAsylum Seekers Left Stranded Outside Hotel Draws National Attention To NYC’s Migrant Crisis New York City has seen an unprecedented influx of migrants in need of assistance over the past couple of years, with that trend culminating in a high-profile debacle outside the Roosevelt Hotel, where migrants were left stranded on the sidewalk. Throughout last week, images of over 150 migrants sleeping outside the sidewalk of the apparently full midtown hotel (which had been converted to an emergency ...
Humanitarians Sound Alarm On Conflict & Atrocities In Sudan While Donors Fall Short (news)
August 01, 2023 20:51 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBHumanitarians Sound Alarm On Conflict & Atrocities In Sudan While Donors Fall Short Aid groups and international organizations are increasingly sounding the alarm on the humanitarian cost of conflict as Sudan’s civil war rages on. On April 15th, 2023, fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary organization. These two entities were united as part of an anti-democracy regime that came to power during the 2021 coup—but ruptures have ...
Green Tax Credits for Nonprofits (news)
July 24, 2023 19:06 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBReligious Congregations Taking Advantage of Green Tax Credits The U.S. government is offering billions of dollars in tax credits and grants to nonprofits and churches to help them become more energy efficient, courtesy of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, as reported by Religion News Service. This funding, managed by the Office of State and Community Energy Programs in the Department of Energy, is intended to help non...
Risk of Global Famine is Real (news)
July 18, 2023 22:21 - 29 minutes - 54 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com Russia Pulls Out Of Black Sea Initiative Risking Global Grain Price & Supply Shock The Black Sea grain export deal, which has facilitated the safe export of grain from Ukraine for the past year and played a significant role in easing a global food crisis, is set to expire after Russia announced it would suspend its participation, as reported by Reuters and other outlets. The United Nations-brokered deal has enabled Ukraine to export approximately 32 million metric tons...
Global Warn(m)ing for Social Justice Nonprofits (news)
July 11, 2023 20:17 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBEarth Repeatedly Sets Record For Hottest Day Ever Recorded, Underpinning Urgency of Protecting Vulnerable Communities Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Maine show that the period of July 3, 2023 through July 6, 2023 are the four hottest days ever recorded on Earth. Thursday, July 6, set the newest record when the global average temperature climbed to an unprecedented 17.23°C (63.02°F), 1.02°C (1.8°F) above the average for the date, according t...
Supreme Court Cancels Affirmative Action (news)
July 06, 2023 20:06 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBSupreme Court Delivers Landmark Rulings On Affirmative Action & Student Loans The Supreme Court recently made two significant rulings, one striking down affirmative action in college admissions and the other rejecting President Biden's plan to discharge federal student loan debt. The affirmative action decision mandates that colleges and universities seek alternate means to achieve diversity within student bodies, overturning a precedent of 45 years. This landmark 6-3 ruling, led by Chief Jus...
LIV Golf Becoming Nonprofit? (news)
June 20, 2023 21:14 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBPGA Tour’s Nonprofit Status Complicated By LIV Merger Concerns have been raised regarding the future of the nonprofit PGA Tour following its proposed merger with for-profit LIV Golf, supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, as reported by The Nonprofit Times and The Washington Post. Despite its intentions to maintain its nonprofit status, this proposed merger has led to an inquiry from the U.S. Senate into potential indirect benefits for a foreign government from U.S. tax provision...
Rebalancing Literacy in the US – What Nonprofits Need to Do Now… (news)
June 13, 2023 22:23 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com Fight Over Phonics Forces Curricula Revisions In Number Of U.S. Schools Lucy Calkins, an education professor and creator of the popular “Units of Study” curriculum used by a quarter of U.S. elementary schools, has significantly revised her approach to early reading instruction, as reported by The New York Times. In response to mounting criticism from parents and educators who promote the “science of reading” and an increased focus on phonics, Calkins has overhauled her...
SWAT Raid On Cop City Bail Fund Organizers (news)
June 08, 2023 14:22 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBSWAT Raid On Cop City Bail Fund Organizers Criticized By Activists The Atlanta Solidarity Fund, a nonprofit that offers bail and legal support to activists, has seen three of its board members arrested on charges of "money laundering" and "charity fraud," according to reporting by The Intercept and others. The arrests were carried out by the Atlanta Police Department SWAT and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The fund, part of the registered nonprofit Network for Strong Communities, also p...
Debt Ceiling Compromise Means Cuts to Assistance (news)
May 30, 2023 21:04 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBDebt Ceiling Compromise Means Cuts to Assistance The recent debt ceiling deal in the US Congress includes a significant shift in the funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program's funding will move from a contingency fund to the regular budget, potentially providing more stability. However, some advocates worry that this change could make it easier for Congress to cut SNAP funding in the future. The deal also alters the way SNAP benefits are calculated, whic...
New Bill Could Increase Nonprofit Charitable Donations (news)
May 23, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBNew Bill Could Increase Nonprofit Charitable Donations "The Charitable Act," a new bill in Congress, was introduced on January 24, 2023, by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE). As reported by The Nonprofit Times explains that the bill would allow anyone who donates to a charity to benefit from both the standard deduction and the charitable deduction. This would be a significant change from the current tax code, which only allows taxpayers who itemize their deductions to clai...
How to turn $89m in Donations into Robocall scams (news)
May 16, 2023 21:05 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBNew York Times Investigation Finds Nearly $89 Million Raised Via Robocall Self-Enriching Scheme A New York Times investigation has found that a circle of conservative nonprofits, consultants, and shell companies together formed a self-enrichment scheme. Nonprofits loosely construed around conservative causes including The American Police Officers Alliance used aggressive robocall tactics to solicit small-dollar donors that raised $89 million. However, the investigation uncovered that a mere...
PETA Calls Out Kentucky Derby (news)
May 09, 2023 20:04 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBPETA Issues Strong Statement Re: Kentucky Derby Horse Deaths Animal rights activist group PETA offered a strong statement as the news of now 7 horse deaths leading up to the Kentucky Derby made waves. PETA’s Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo issued the following statement: “Churchill Downs is a killing field. Freezing Point is the latest casualty. He’s the second horse to die today at the track, making it an appalling seven deaths in advance of the Kentucky Derby.” Bleacher Report says th...
Pantheon Heroes Depart as Platform Hosts Hate (news)
May 02, 2023 23:09 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MBPantheon Heroes Depart as Platform Faces Backlash for Hosting Hateful Websites In recent weeks, controversy has erupted over website operations platform Pantheon hosting websites for influential anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigration organizations including Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), as reported by ARS Technica. The backlash began on LinkedIn, where several developers and Pantheon supporters voiced their concerns, including ...
End of Affirmative Action – Impact on Nonprofits ⚖️🏛️❌🎓(NEWS)
April 25, 2023 22:52 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBNonprofitnewsfeed.com Nonprofit Suit Before Supreme Court Could Upend Affirmative Action In Higher Education The nonprofit organization Students for Fair Admissions’ case against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, currently before the Supreme Court of the United States, may end the ability for institutions of higher education to engage in race-conscious admissions decisions. However, the motives and outcomes of this suit are wide-reaching. ProPublica and ...
Unbelievable Nonprofit Bet on Biomarker Pays off for Parkinson’s 💰🎯🧠 (news)
April 18, 2023 20:52 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MBA Decade+ Investment Pays off with Parkinson’s Biomarker Discovery In 2010, the Michael J. Fox Foundation made a BIG bet on investing in researching a biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease (PPMI project). On April 12th it was announced that the bet paid off. Researchers announced that with the α-synuclein seeding amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), they now have a tool capable of detecting abnormal alpha-synuclein, a key pathology in Parkinson's disease (PD). The breakthrough marks a significant shi...
50% Increase in Youth Gun Violence (news)
April 11, 2023 19:09 - 5 MBActivists & Nonprofits Mobilize In Response To Shooting & Increase In Child Gun Deaths In Nashville, Tennessee, student activists from March For Our Lives and Students Demand Action (associated with Everytown for Gun Safety) have been protesting for gun reform and school safety, following a school shooting on March 27 that killed three children and three adults, as reported by Mashable. Their protests have intensified after the state's Republican majority voted to expel two young representati...
Open Letter to Pause AI work by Nonprofit (news)
April 04, 2023 19:56 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB"Please Pause AI" Open-letter from Future of Life Institute The Future of Life Institute has come out with a letter about AI systems with human-competitive intelligence that may pose risks to society and humanity calling for a pause on the training of such systems more powerful than GPT-4 for at least six months. During this time, AI labs want independent experts to collaborate to create shared safety protocols for advanced AI development, which should be rigorously audited and overseen by i...