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Creating transparent and inclusive hiring practices

The systems we operate within are of our society's own design. The architects of these systems designed them in a way that is beneficial...

When your nonprofit's workplace culture fails you

Systemic gender bias and sexism are pervasive in the nonprofit sector. It is a myth that the “do-gooder” nature of nonprofits means an...

What to do when hope seems lost

Edited to add: The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was officially released on Friday, June 24, 2022. The decision...

When charity comes at a cost to the public good: What we get wrong when we talk about mega-giving

Mega giving is a consistent and continuing American giving tradition, ultimately making mega-foundations more powerful now than they were...

Why BIPOC Women Need Their Own Leadership Development Space

There is a multitude of leadership programs available for budding entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders. Oftentimes,...

Moving Beyond Donor-Centric Fundraising to Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Dignity

Over the last few weeks there has been consternation from White, male fundraisers [specifically, Tom Ahern] about the Community Centric...

If we called "personal growth" what it really is nobody would do it

I admit it. I have a slight obsession with learning. I constantly read books and listen to podcasts that expand my knowledge on issues...

Caught between two pandemics: Your nonprofit's place in this work

I have wanted to write about the intersections of our two pandemics; the first, a coronavirus that has taken the lives of 370,000+...