“There Can Only Be One” Syndrome and how people of color can also uphold white supremacy and injustice
[Update: After this post’s publication, colleagues pointed out that the term “Highlander Syndrome” is confusing and may negatively affect the…
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Toxic intellectualization: How progressives’ addiction to overthinking is sabotaging our work
Hi everyone, quick announcement: if you are a funder, please join this webinar this Wednesday 7/29 at 1pm ET, led…
The default nonprofit board model is archaic and toxic; let’s try some new models
Hi everyone, before we dive into today’s post, two quick announcements. My friend, the awesome Kishshana Palmer, and I are…
It’s time we fundraise in a way that doesn’t uphold white moderation and white supremacy
The past few months have been challenging, testing all of us our limits. At the same time, it has also…
Is there such a thing as too much gratitude? Yes, and it’s been harmful to our work
An executive director colleague told me he received $1,000 from a corporation for his organization’s emergency funds to help people…