Fundraising Command Center Podcast

The White Elephant & The Volunteer Curse


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In ancient Siam, if the King wanted to ruin you, he gave you a White Elephant—a sacred gift you couldn't refuse but couldn't afford to feed. Today, nonprofits are accepting White Elephants every day in the form of "free" custom software from volunteers.

Join us for a deep dive into the hidden dangers of volunteer-led tech. We discuss:

  • The Volunteer Curse: Why the moment a volunteer leaves, their code becomes a liability.
  • The Infinite Zero-Day: How "free" builds leave you defenseless against security threats.
  • Obsolescence as a Service: Why the only way to survive the AI era is to stop building assets and start buying agility.
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