The Nonprofit Insider Podcast

In this engaging episode, Jenn takes us on a personal journey from her early days at Warren Wilson College to her transformative experiences with AmeriCorps, and ultimately into the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising. She opens up about how these formative chapters shaped her passion for service and provided the foundation for her career in the sector. During our conversation, Jenn dives into...

Episode 58: Getting Fired from a Nonprofit, Part I & The Trump Administration Effect is real Getting fired sucks. In this raw and uncut episode, host Swim Karim tackles a subject that many shy away from—getting fired in the nonprofit sector. While getting fired isn’t often discussed publicly in the industry, it’s a reality that affects many, sometimes with devastating consequences. Note: This...

Jessica Pang-Parks is a volunteer engagement thought leader who helps organizations build trust, create impact, and inspire belonging. She is the recipient of the 2021 Alison Caird Young Leader Award in recognition of her leadership and excellence in volunteer engagement and the recipient of the 2023 VMPC Exemplary Leader Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to the field as a mentor, l...

Episode 56: RTO Mandates, & why nonprofits should avoid them at all cost In this eye-opening episode, host Swim Karim dives into the rising wave of RTO (Return-to-Office) policies and explains why nonprofits have a critical responsibility to offer hybrid or remote work models. Drawing from industry data and firsthand nonprofit experiences, this discussion sheds light on the challenges and oppo...

This week, The Nonprofit Insider Podcast welcomes Mackenzie Riley, a dynamic community leader and DEI advocate based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mackenzie has carved an inspiring career in nonprofit management, workforce development, and community engagement, collaborating with organizations like Border Angels and Habitat for Humanity to create real, lasting change. In this episode, Mackenzie shares her...

Episode 52: The Student Loan Crisis Uncut – The Next Financial Bubble? In this unabridged episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast , we dive deep into one of the most pressing financial issues facing millions of Americans today: student loans. Swim Karim presents a compelling case for why the student loan crisis could be the next financial bubble, comparing it to the 2008 recession's housing colla...

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast , we sit down with Nicki Fiocco, host of the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast and a passionate advocate for community service. With over 66 episodes under her belt, Nicki’s work highlights the stories and impact of AmeriCorps members worldwide. Join us as we explore: - The rich history of AmeriCorps and the challenges it has faced in securing national...

Rapid reaction to Donald Trump's landslide victory. What will the operational consequences & philosophical consequences be for nonprofits across the nation? Take a listen on Apple Podcast here: https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsider Listen on Spotify Podcast here: https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastSpotify Follow The Nonprofit Insider Podcast how ever you take in media here: YouTube- https:/...

Can you believe it? We’ve made it to 50 episodes of the Nonprofit Insider Podcast! 🥳 To mark this monumental occasion, I’m doing something special—an episode that’s close to my heart. I’m sitting down with my 8-year-old son for a candid and heartfelt Q&A session. In this 21-minute episode, we take turns asking each other five questions , giving you a glimpse into our world and a fresh perspec...

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, part of our "Nonprofit Insider Uncut" series where we dive into various facets of the nonprofit world with a fresh, unfiltered perspective. In this episode, we tackle a critical question: What happens to your material goods after you donate them, especially in the wake of a disaster? First, we take a look at what happens when you donate every...

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, part of our "Nonprofit Insider Uncut" series where we dive into various facets of the nonprofit world with a fresh, unfiltered perspective. In this episode, we tackle a critical question: What happens to your material goods after you donate them, especially in the wake of a disaster? First, we take a look at what happens when you donate every...

Private Foundations versus Public Charities! If you've been in the nonprofit space for sometime you know how the perceived notion that exists between these two sides of the nonprofit coin. In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we sit down with Meridith Whitaker, a nonprofit expert with 14 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, currently at UNC-Chapel Hill. Meridith worked wit...

What if I tell you everything you know about nonprofit storytelling is wrong? In today's episode of the Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we welcome Danami-Maurice Champion to the show. Danami is the Co-Founder & Story Director at BairStories , overseeing operations and story development. A modern-day renaissance man, Danami's insights into the nonprofit are woven from a life of insight, learning, te...

Did you know the company that owns ChatGPT started as a nonprofit?!?!?! In 2015, a group of investors including Peter Thei, Elon Musk, Jessica Livingston, and more banded together to start OpenAI with the "goal of building safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity." But 3 years later they turned themselves into a "capped" for-profit company. So, what happened?...

Did you know in Canada they call non-profits "not-for-profits"? It's true!!! And in today's episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we travel north to speak with executive coach, and fundraising professional Jenny Mitchell. Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, DMA, CEC is the Chief Visionary Officer of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. She...

In 2022 the Federal Trade Commission received over 10,000 reports of charity scams resulting in $22 million lost. While charity scams tend to happen the most during the holiday season anyone can be scammed throughout the year. In today's episode, we explore the world of nonprofit scams and how you can avoid getting your hard-earned money taken by unsavory means. Plus, in today's news segment, we t...

The Met Gala is one of the most star studded events in the world. In 2023, the annual fashion event raised $22 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art 's Costume Institute . This year's event is projected to raise $25 million. And when you have a fundraising event this big it can have many ripple effects for the nonprofit world. In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at what is formerl...

3 weeks ago World Central Kitchen jumped to the top of many headlines after 7 humanitarian workers died doing aid delivery. In today's episode, Swim Karim, talks about the meteorite rise of WCK and why nonprofits will continue to be at the forefront of major geo-politic activities. Plus, Swim jumps back into the trial of the NRA and Wayne LaPierre. With the NRA and the former CEO being found liabl...

Imagine your nonprofit's executive director is having an affair. The affair becomes so well known that the mistress's husband finds out and pays a visit to your nonprofit's headquarters. To ensure the safety of your staff your organization has to hire a security guard for 6 continuous weeks at $2,000 a week. It might sounds crazy but's this is a true story. From hiring poor talent, to wasting days...

Join host Swim Karim as we delve into the world of Learner's Chess Academy with none other than its visionary leader, Victor Lopez. Learner's Chess, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico is more than just a nonprofit organization—it's a community hub where the game of chess becomes a powerful tool for education and empowerment. Tune in as we explore Victor's journey, from his earliest encounters with t...

Colleges have a donation problem. Between poor alumni giving, continued tuition increases and being at the center of several culture wars colleges and universities are facing tough decisions. In today's episode, host Swim Karim explores some of the various potholes on what was once a smooth road for college across the country. And in today's Rapid Fire Books segment, we take a look at the book Dec...

Second-rate toilet paper. Cars that barely start. Salaries that barely makes ends meet. Cheapness is the nonprofit space is real, and it's not always based off how much money a nonprofit brings in revenue each year. In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at the reason why nonprofits can be cheap and the many different ways cheapness can appear within a nonprofit organization. Be sure to s...

It's been 10 years since the Ice Bucket Challenge changed the landscape of nonprofit social media fundraising forever. In today's episode host Swim Karim takes a look back at the viral sensation, why the founders Pat Quinn and Pete Frates and the ALS campaign deserve to be in the nonprofit hall of fame despite some of the controversies. Plus, we revisit a topic from the previous episodes about the...

“Is this for profit company using the money I want donated to this local nonprofit for tax breaks? “Does the Nonprofit even get 100% of the money? “Why am I being asked to fund this? Doesn’t the for profit company have millions or billions of dollars” When you’re at the cash register and they ask you to donate money to a nonprofit what thoughts come to mind? In today’s episode host Swim Karim take...

___ Be sure to listen to the previous episodes here: Ep. 32, The Nonprofit Insider Apple: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderApple Ep.32, The Nonprofit Insider Spotify: https://bit.ly/Ep32TheNonprofitInsiderSpotify If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visi...