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…
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Why more and more executive directors of color are leaving their positions, and what we need to do about it
Hi everyone. This post will be longer than normal, so to keep your attention, I’ve added pictures of pandas. The…
Philanthropy and the Destructive Illusion of “Leveling the Playing Field”
A few months ago a program officer and I were talking about the lack of funding that goes to communities-of-color-led…
Winter is here, and we must build the power of organizations and communities of color
Last month, I attended a luncheon where one of the speakers, a colleague of mine, mentioned doing a home visit…
9 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising
Hi everyone. After last week’s post, I got a lot of comments, many in support, a few cautiously curious, and…