Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast

Planned Giving Accelerated | Author Interview: Tony Martignetti

https://www.plannedgivingaccelerated.com/my-book  The episode features planned-giving consultant Tony Martignetti discussing his book, Planned Giving Accelerated. His ce

The Fee You Don’t See on Donation Pages (news)

This episode examines fee transparency on GoFundMe donation pages for nonprofits. The discussion explores the difference between platform tips and transaction fees, wheth

AI Phishing Threats & Dolly Parton’s Giving Legacy (news)

This episode explores how AI is making phishing scams more convincing—and why nonprofits need stronger staff training, verification procedures, and financial safeguards.

AI Politics Are Getting Ugly; Nonprofits Can't Sit It Out (news)

First up: PayPal Giving Fund and why its reported $60B acquisition interest from Stripe should have the nonprofit world paying closer attention. A quick teardown of who a

PayPal Giving Fund: A Deep Dive into Donation Dynamics (news)

This week's Nonprofit News Feed turns the spotlight on the PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF), a pivotal player in the donation processing ecosystem. Operating like a donor-advise

Spam Texts, Scam PACs, and the Burn-and-Churn Fundraising Machine (news)

Political spam texts are flooding phones at scale—and the data shows it's overwhelmingly a Democratic problem, running 3-4X Republican spending on SMS fundraising since 2

The $32B Charitable Wave Is Coming. Your "Donate" Button Isn't Ready. (news)

This week's Nonprofit News Feed highlights the potential impact of upcoming IPOs in the AI sector on donor-advised funds (DAFs). Major players like SpaceX, Anthropic, and

Taiwanese Nonprofits Leave GlobalGiving Over “Chinese Taipei” Relabeling (news)

Global Giving's Controversial Renaming Decision This episode of the Nonprofit NewsFeed delves into Global Giving's decision to rename Taiwan as "Chinese Taipei" on its p

To AI Or Not To AI (news)

This week the hosts break down three stories circling the same question: who actually consents to AI's rollout into civic life? Malta adopts ChatGPT. OpenAI's "OpenAI fo

Government Data Losses & ChatGPT Ads Are Here, Whether We Like It Or Not (news)

This episode of Nonprofit News Feed explores two pressing issues affecting the nonprofit sector. Firstly, the loss of federal data sets poses significant challenges for n

SCOTUS' Voting Rights Rulings Will Have Immediate Impact On The Ground 🗳️ (news)

Supreme Court Ruling Shakes Up the Voting Rights Landscape and Nonprofits Brace for Change In this week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, the hosts de

Nonprofit Newsfeed: Fraud, Mergers, and Sector Shifts (news)

This week's Nonprofit Newsfeed explores key issues in the nonprofit sector: fraud allegations, significant mergers, and employment challenges. Fraud in Disaster Relief N

AI Implementation Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders | Whole Whale + Fundraise Up

AI Implementation Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders (Live Panel in Brooklyn, NY) Recorded live April 16, 2026 at Fundraise Up’s Brooklyn offices, this panel moderated by M

AI's Impact on Nonprofits and Advertising: Unpacking the Double Standard (news)

In this episode of the Nonprofit Newsfeed, Whole Whale delves into the complexities surrounding AI's role in the nonprofit sector and advertising. George and Nick share i

Big Tech Found ⚖️ Liable ⚖️ for Mental Health Harm In Groundbreaking Verdict 🧑‍⚖️ (news)

This week's episode of Nonprofit Newsfeed the hosts delve into significant legal developments affecting major tech companies and their broader implications for nonprofits

Google Workspace For Nonprofits Shows The Real Potential Of AI-Unified Systems 🤖💼 (news)

Exploring Google's AI Innovations and the Philanthropy Pledge Dilemma This week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed the hosts delve into two significant developments im

America’s Charities CEO Jim Starr on the CFC’s Uncertain Future, $1B Milestone, and Emergency Assistance Funds

Interview with Jim Starr, President and CEO of America’s Charities, about the organization’s mission to “mobilize the power of giving” through workplace giving, corporate

Flipcause Bankruptcy Fallout and Greenpeace Legal Battle (news)

In this week's episode of Nonprofit Newsfeed, the hosts delve into significant challenges impacting the nonprofit sector, focusing on two major stories: the Flipcause don

Using AI to Turn Human Stories Into Insight (and Build Trust)

On the Whole Whale podcast, George interviews Andy Citizen, CTO of Share More Stories, about collecting 150–300+ word experience-based stories (typed or voice) from targe

The Donor You're Undervaluing Is the One Who Gives the Most 🤑 (news)

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, the hosts delve into the intricacies of giving and volunteering across the United States, as well as the pressing enviro