The thing about sweeping things under the rug
Nicole Salmon I have written a poem to go with this post that I will drop in the comments but here are my thoughts in prose: The thing about sweeping things under…
“In my 28 years as a non-profit fundraiser” – Repost: Mide’s post “When An Apology Multiplies The Harm”
Julie “In my 28 years as a non-profit fundraiser and social impact advocate, I experience instances of racism on a weekly basis. Sadly, I have grown accustomed to much of it.”…
I was raised to fight for justice for me and my community
Nneka Allen I was raised to fight for justice for me and my community. My parents, Mike Allen and Karla Taylor were my first examples of freedom fighters and remain fierce activists…
Post to sign the petition
Nicole Jamrozinski We all need to unlearn something and sometimes it takes making noise and living in the uncomfortable for this unlearning and change to happen. Our professional associations – Association of…
Only when diverse perspectives are included – Post on CFRE International Network
“Only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued can we start to get a full picture of the world.’ Brene Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole…
To be honest this work makes my stomach hurt
A lot has been shared this past week that has made many people uncomfortable, with many avoiding the conversation, saying things like; this isn’t my fight, not my sector, I’ll…
Repost of ‘It’s Time for Economic Withdrawal from AFP GTC
Until AFP-GTC can own the harm they have done it’s time we wave goodbye. Please show your support by: 1. Signing this petition calling on AFP Global to remove AFP…
The Lies We Tell Ourselves: Racism and a Failure of Leadership in Canada’s Largest AFP Chapter
Liz Leclair Being a good #fundraiser does not make you a good person. These two things are not intrinsically linked, in spite of what people in our sector may think. Raising millions…
“Us and Them: What It Really Means to Belong” ∼ No Place for Racism in Fundraising Reshare
“If knowledge is power then understanding is liberation.” Manulani Aluli Meyer Artists—especially writers and activists—have long before productively recognized the need to carve out spaces to give voice to injustices…
“Us and Them: What It Really Means to Belong” Reshare
Esther I first came across Nneka Allen, CFRE, COC, PCC‘s name when I picked up a copy of Collecting Courage. Reading the first-person narratives shared by accomplished Black fundraisers and equity,…