Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast

140: Crash Course in NGO State Fundraising Compliance

When is it OK to drive above the speed limit when it comes to registering your nonprofit in each State? With millions being raised across the digital landscape this decision could cost your nonprofit thousands in fines if you don't understand the rules. Ronald J. Barrett, VP, Nonprofit Services at Cogency Global and Author: Nonprofit Fundraising Registration: Nolo’s 50-State Digital Guide  helps us learn enough to drive safely through State filing compliance.

This crash course will save you hours in weeding through the nuance of this complex issue and possibly even more in filing mistakes. 

 

139: Building Mental Availability to Grow Brands (rebroadcast)

In this rebroadcast of episode 67 with a new introduction, we debunk myths about burst advertising, branding, and customer retention with Dr Margaret Faulkner, Senior Research Associate, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science at the business school, in the University of South Australia. Margaret’s primary areas of expertise and research are in measuring consumer-based brand equity and advertising effectiveness, with a focus on tracking brand health and the effectiveness of marketing efforts. Her research in the not-for-profit sector shows the importance of the laws of growth for all brands.

 

Full marketing science resources here.

138: Gaming & Live Stream Fundraisers Raising Millions - Tiltify

Tiltify is a leading platform for live stream fundraisers for nonprofits. Michael Wasserman their CEO (Creative Evil Overlord), explains how the platform works and what makes for a successful stream. 

137: Our Employee Gave 3 Months Notice - here's why

This episode comes from inside of Whole Whale where our analyst whaler, Jack Downs talks about why he gave 3 months notice to George (founder of Whole Whale). It is Whole Whale's requested policy that employees give 3 months notice, something unheard of in standard 2 weeks notice HR policies. This conversation explores the reasoning, the drawbacks, and makes the case for longer notice. 

136: Managing Facebook Fundraiser Effectively - GoodUnited.io

Facebook fundraisers are raising hundreds of millions for nonprofits. This new avenue of giving continues to grow with Instagram donation stickers and increasing use of the Birthday fundraiser feature. Jeremy Berman, Founder and President of GoodUnited.io discusses the process of managing and thanking the donors giving on Facebook. 

135: Why Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Works - Rallybound.com

The Co-Founder of Rallybound, Joe Magee shares what they have learned after supporting hundreds of nonprofits with peer-to-peer fundraising. The industry is as old as it is successful, helping raise millions of dollars year-in and year-out. P2P fundraising began with large organized walks but now boasts an incredibly diverse range of events/activities that allow supporters to ask their friends for funds. 

Read more about peer-to-peer fundraising. 

 

134: Raising $50M from online gaming with Extra-Life.org

Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised over $50 million USD for sick and injured kids. We interview Lou Adducci the Senior Manager of Extra Life for Children's Miracle Network Hospital Network. 

E-Sports are on track to be a billion-dollar market in 2019, and the opportunity for peer-to-peer giving is just starting. 

 

133: Is this a mission or a vision statement?

Whole Whale's COO,  Megan Anhalt dives into how to create a mission and vision statement, what the difference is and helps us tell the difference. 

132: Interviews from Engage For Good Conference 2019

Whole Whale went to the Engage For Good conference in Chicago on May 29th-30th and had quick interviews with attendees. http://conference.engageforgood.com/

 

Organizations interviewed:

• CSM LeadDog, Adrienne Rochetti
• For Momentum, Mollye Rhea, President and Founder
• Good 360, Jim Alvey, Director of Partnerships, Disaster Recovery
• Harbor Compliance, Borock Klinger
• One and All, Tamara Wolf, VP Account Management
• Perlman + Perlman LLP, Nicole Miller, Director of Registration and Compliance
• Phil and Co, Elise Merriman, Senior Account Manager
• Wander, Rowley Samuel, Agent

131: (short) US Giving Drops 1.7% in 2018 - what gives?

The Giving USA report came out on June 18th and announced that interest adjusted giving dropped 1.7% in 2018. A big culprit is the tax deduction changes, however, the data show several shifts that may be moving this trend. Internal podcast with Megan Anhalt, CSO of Whole Whale and George Weiner, Chief Whaler discuss the topic.