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https://neurogivingbook.com In this episode of the Whole Whale Podcast, host George interviews Cherian Koshy, the author of the bestselling book ‘Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making’. The discussion delves into the role of neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin in promoting generosity and trust in fundraising. Koshy shares insights on how understanding these neurochemical triggers… Read more »
Navigating the Philanthropy Landscape with the ‘Philanthropy Guy’ In this episode, host George Weiner sits down with Rick Peck, also known as “The Philanthropy Guy,” to discuss strategies for nonprofits preparing for the crucial Q4 giving season, commonly referred to as the “nonprofit philanthropy Super Bowl.” Rick, a seasoned consultant in the nonprofit space, shares… Read more »
Daniel Newman, president and co-founder of MapLight, joins to discuss how their technology improves government transparency and direct democracy. MapLight builds software for state and local governments to provide easy public access to campaign finance data, e-signatures for petitions, and other services. Their goal is to counter the undue influence of money in politics byFrom Dark Money to Digital Petitions: Reclaiming Government With Tech | MapLight.org“>… Read more »
60 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… Read more »
Our interview with Anthony Chin-Quee covers episodes from the book, his experience after publishing and insight into his experience with imposter syndrome. There are also many lessons for leaders in how they prepare the next generation. Buy the book Brief Summary Anthony Chin-Quee’s ‘I Can’t Save You’ tells the struggles of a Black physician Anthony… Read more »
PETA 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.… Read more »
We interview Libby Hikind, CEO and founder of GrantWatch.com and GrantWriterTeam.com about what nonprofits need to know about applying for grants. About Libby HikindFind on LinkedIn Libby Hikind is the Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, the leading grant funding search engine for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. Libby holds a post master’s degree in Educational Administration… Read more »
State of California Partners With Nonprofit Drugmaker To Produce Affordable Insulin California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a $50 million, 10-year contract with nonprofit drugmaker Civica Rx to produce the state’s own line of affordable insulin, CalRx, according to reporting from NPR and other sources. Upon FDA approval, these insulins, which are expected to be interchangeable with popular brand-name insulins, will… Read more »
NGOs Call On U.N. To Advocate For Reproductive Rights In United States Nearly 200 human rights organizations, including major international NGOs like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have sent an “urgent appeal” to the United Nations (UN), calling for the international body to intervene and ensure that the United States protects reproductive rights, as reported… Read more »
EleutherAI Seeks To Make Open-Source AI Research a Nonprofit Enterprise As reported by TechCrunch, The EleutherAI community research group is starting a nonprofit research institute, the EleutherAI Institute, which could have significant implications for safe and ethical AI development. The institute will be funded by donations and grants from various sources, including AI startups and former… Read more »
