Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast

188: How To Challenge Your Boss W/O Getting Fired

After 6 amazing years of working with Whole Whale, Laura Clevenger our Impact Whaler is moving on to become a doctor. George interviews Laura's experience of working at the company, our hiring process and how she was able to become the kind of employee that could challenge her boss. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone starting their career or interested in working at Whole Whale. 

 

187: Data Visualization, Moving From Numbers to Narrative - Tara Todras

Host Kariesha Martinez interviews today guest; Tara Todras-Whitehill, an award-winning visual storyteller and communications consultant. The New York Times has published her work on more than 20 of its covers; and her clients have included the World Bank, UNICEF, Search For Common Ground, and the International Rescue Committee.  

 

While Tara has had the opportunity to work with global game changers, she recognized that many organizations have a vital need for effective visual storytelling. She set out to fill that demand by establishing TaraTW Consulting. It trains organizations’ on-the-ground teams and communications departments on how to become better storytellers.

 

 

Consulting website: www.taratw.com

Photography portfolio: www.taratwphoto.com

186 - How We Made a Fundraising Course from Idea to Launch

Whole Whale has been working on our most comprehensive online course in history focusing on Online Fundraising. Dean of Whole Whale University, Meredith Esquivel walks us through every step along the way to creating this course. From idea, planning, writing, editing, filming, marketing and launching. 

 

This podcast dives into how the sausage is made when it comes to our online course creation including the costs and tactics involved. 

 

Resources

Online Fundraising Course for Nonprofits

Online Fundraising guide 

185: Raising $20k in 4 Days with Popcorn - Jack & Jill

Whoever thought that a fundraiser promoting popcorn, of all things,  could raise 20k in just 4 days? On this week's episode, host Kariesha Martinez interviews Yvonne Blake, President of the Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill, on how she was able to accomplish such a goal with the DoubleGood.com platform.

 

Listen in on how exactly she was able to surpass her goal with the power of a strong network and driven teens. Jack and Jill is an organization of mothers, primarily but not limited to African American mothers, who provide social, cultural, and educational opportunities for their children.

 

Special thanks to our sponsor Double Good, a platform that allows nonprofits to fundraise with their teams online, sell ultra-premium popcorn, and earn 50% profit. Absolutely no minimums or fees.

184: Using Podcasting to Build Clients ~ Through the Noise

In this crossover podcast episode with Through The Noise, George Weiner and Ernesto sit down and talk about podcasting, how to use it to showcase your work and build your client base, recognizing and reaching your audience, and creating the right content.

Original Episode: 

https://throughthenoise.us/mediacast/ttn-551-george-weiner-founder-and-ceo-of-whole-whale/

183: Ad Grant Application, Compliance & Creative Fall Ideas

Welcoming back our own Google Ad Grant expert Rachel Clemens to talk about the 2020 Google Ad Grant updates. The application has been streamlined, Google is increasing Ad Grant amounts around causes working around COVID and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

Also, Fall is coming which means there are tons of creative ideas for organizations to use the grant creatively to drive attention and emails on their site. 

 

More resources

Google Ad Grant Guide

Google Ad Grant Compliance 2020

Google Ad Grant Course

182: #StopHateForProfit - Interview from Next In Nonprofits

Megan Anhalt, Chief Strategy Officer of Whole Whale is interviewed on the Next in Nonprofits podcast about what nonprofits should do around the #StopHateForProfit Facebook ad boycott. 

 

https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2020/06/stophateforprofit-with-megan-anhalt/

181: How we lost a staff member due to H-1B Policy

In this internal Whole Whale episode, we talk with Rhea Bhambhani our Ads and Analytics Whaler. We discuss her time at Whole Whale, what she has learned and what the impact of the U.S. H-1B policy. Though Whole Whale has won past petitions for H-1B's, the hostile current climate has stacked the odds too far and we lost in our attempt to add talent to our team. 

We discuss how xenophobic H-1B policies staff and small companies that depend on this diversity of talent. 

180: Turning a Gala Virtual, Upaya Raised $302k

With less than a week in preparation, Upaya shifted their in-person Gala to a Virtual Event that raised $302k against a $200k stretch goal. Kate Cochran, CEO of Upaya Social Ventures shares the story and lessons of this amazing virtual event with Whole Whale host, Kariesha Martinez. 

 

About:
Upaya Social Ventures is fighting extreme poverty through dignified jobs. Founded in 2011, Upaya provides investment and consulting support to early-stage businesses aimed at creating jobs for the poorest of the poor. Upaya’s continually growing portfolio of impact investments has created over 15,000 lasting, dignified jobs. Endorsed by ImpactMatters as a high-impact, cost-effective nonprofit, Upaya’s teams in Seattle and Bangalore are committed to a goal of helping entrepreneurs create jobs for 50,000 people in India by 2023. 

Link to the blog / webinar on the gala:

• https://www.upayasv.org/blog/2020/3/10/virtual-reality-making-an-online-fundraiser-connect-with-donors     

Social media links

• https://www.facebook.com/upayasv/ 
• Twitter: @UpayaSV   
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/upaya-social-ventures/

179: Virtual Reality for Impact with Mind Glow

Virtual reality can seem like a far off technology, mostly used for video games and tech conference demos. But, what if we could use virtual reality to provide situational training for emergencies? Neilda Pacquing, Founder and CEO of Mind Glow, is using virtual reality to make companies more prepared for workplace emergencies, starting with active shootings. Listen to our episode as she explains how she came up with her idea, how effective her technology has been at assorted companies and universities, and how you can get involved in virtual reality programming. 

 

Bio:

Neilda Pacquing is the Founder and CEO of MindGlow, a company using VR to maximize workplace safety and prepare employees for emergencies, starting with active shooter training. She is also the creator of VR Training 101: How To Design VR Trainings For Businesses. 

 

Prior experience includes working as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Sephora and Bank of America. She is an Oculus Launch Pad, Mozilla XR Studio, and Nasdaq Milestone Makers alum. 

 

She received her B.A. from UCLA and working on an M.S. Integrated Design, Business, and Technology at USC Iovine and Young Academy.

 

In her spare time, you can find her riding her motorcycle in the backroads of California.

 

About MindGlow:

↠ MindGlow helps businesses train better with VR. We use the immersive experience of Virtual Reality (VR) to maximize workplace safety and prepare employees for emergencies, starting with Active Shooter Training.

↠ www.mindglowinc.com

 

About VR Training 101:

↠ VR Training 101 is the first-ever program that offers a cross-disciplinary approach to designing virtual reality (VR) trainings for businesses. We turn VR newbies to VR creators. 

↠ Applications are open and start Monday, June 15, 2020. 

↠ More information and application here: www.vrtraining101.com