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 liable are there any nonprofit organizations that are in a prime position to overtake the NRA as the top firearms group? Yes, and one is a 501(c)4 while the other is a 501(c)6. Finally, in today's Rapid Fi ..read more

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 waiting for a signature nonprofit waste is a real thing. In today’s episode host Swim Karim takes a look at the four main areas of waste he's seen in the nonprofit space. And while you can be the mos ..read more

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 the game to his role as Executive Director, driving Learner's Chess forward with passion and purpose. Discover how Learner's Chess is fostering critical skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking ..read more

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 Decolonizing Wealth, indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance by author edgar villanueva. This book come out back out a little over 5 years but it continues to get better with age each and e ..read more

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 subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts. 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 al ..read more

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 false belief that for-profit organizations can use checkout donations to reduce their tax hit. And in today's Nonprofit Horror Story segment we read a story from an Insider living in Washington D.C ..read more

When you’re at the cash register and they ask you to donate money to a nonprofit what thoughts come to mind? Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts. 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. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC ..read more

Drug testing is not considered a major part of the nonprofit sector but it still across the industry. So it begs the question, who is still drug testing their future employees... ..and why? Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts. 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. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC ..read more

When you think about public service in America, what comes to mind? In today's episode, host Swim Karim takes a look at the way a desire to help your fellow neighbor leads to volunteerism and, eventually, nonprofit creation. In today's news segment, we take a look at the nonprofit organization Patriot Freedom Project. They have been in the news over the last few weeks and with the 2024 election around the corner there's a chance more nonprofits could come under the eye of lawmakers and the IRS. Plus, for today's Rapid Fire Books we take a look at the book "Historically Black Phrases, FROM "I A ..read more

The National Rifle Association is one of the most well-known nonprofit organizations in America. But with the recent resignation of CEO Wayne LaPierre does the NRA have a bright future? Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple podcasts. 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. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC Sources: The NRA 2021 990 tax returns: https://pdf.guides ..read more