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Operating as usual
When Kamala shows up in her Chuck Taylors-- Chucks that match mine perfectly!-- she’s doing something important.
It’s an act of feminism to demand to be seen as a skilled professional, with experience and good judgement, sneakers or otherwise.
Kittens as administrative assistant. Not very effective.
Nonprofits rely on donations for their support, so times like these can be particularly scary. There's good news to be had!
https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/insights/how-covid-19-is-shifting-donor-giving.html
Something to think about as you are making Memorial Day plans! Stay safe and healthy out there!
The teams behind City of Light and Ascend Development are here to remind you of a critical blood shortage. ConnectLife usually does blood draws at schools, workplaces, and other venues now closed. You can make an appointment to go in and donate, and they are observing social distancing to keep you safe. Don’t go in if you don’t feel well, but please consider giving.
We love organized labor!
GE workers who normally make jet engines say their facilities are sitting idle while the country faces a dire ventilator shortage.
As long time remote workers, we heartily agree! Take breaks that matter and your work will absolutely benefit!
Not all breaks at work are created equal. And if you're not taking any during your remote workday, you're probably also terrible at your job.
Hey funders. We're looking at you!
[Image description: A ring-tailed lemur, staring directly at the camera, looking very annoyed. Normally, these pictures have little to do with the content of the post, but in this case, this is how…
Felt relevant.
This is an extremely challenging time for nonprofit organizations. As giving patterns change and grantors shift priorities, as we figure out ways to serve our clients remotely, please consider City of Light Consulting your ally. During this uncertain time, we are offering executive coaching services for free to five organizations per month. We will also offer web trainings on remote work and client service to three organizations each month. We exist to support you as you serve others, through thick and thin.
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"There is a real risk that philanthropy will be tempted to cut back on its investments and grant making. After the 2008 market collapse, for example, philanthropic gifts dropped by more than 15 percent. This left $30 billion sitting in private coffers instead of being used to further the public good.
Our tendency in philanthropy has been to continue making the minimum legally required payout instead of thinking first about maximum impact to prevent long-term societal damage."
Increased funding must focus squarely on promoting social justice — and provide immediate support to those who have been most negatively (and disproportionately) harmed by the public-health crisis.
Stay safe. Keep your neighbors safe.
It was such an honor to host the strategic planning retreat for CreativeMornings/Buffalo! Thank you for the awesome pictures, Beth Insalaco and for the incredible event planning dedication of Live Inspired Event Management.
Yes!
Via RH Reality Check
-B
Making meaningful change in your community can take a few different shapes!
Brilliant.
How are you doing as Monday approaches?
Agreed.
Be kind, always.
Even a smile of the eyes or a small gesture can make a difference in the moment/day/life of another person, big or small.
Xoxo
It has been a year grammar nerds...so this battle must be resurrected.
Nerdy grammar battle begins now! Which piece of punctuation fills your heart with song?
It has been one heck of a week, eh? Here’s a shot of oxytocin for your weary heart.
http://www.amazingcatstories.info/rescue/goose-saves-stray-puppy-from-freezing-weather-by-warming-him-under-its-wings-255.html
Empathy is a human trait that makes us understand the pain others feel, motivating us to care for others. However, despite our ability to empathize, people too many times just close their eyes and choose not to help. Animals can feel empathy just like humans do. They empathize with each other, but a...
People say that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life. I disagree. Sometimes the work I do is arduous, taxing, and maybe even downright exhausting. It’s a lie that doing something you love will always bring you nonstop joy. Sometimes it’s scary! But the truth is it’s scary because of how much I care and how much it matters. Stay the course, even when it’s hard. Make your impact. It’s worth it.
#staythecourse #dowhatyoulove #selfcare #changemakers #nonprofit #founders #loveyourwork #nevergiveup #entreprenuer
If your mom is a doctor or a construction worker, it’s easier to play pretend, I guess. When your mom is a strategic planner and an organizational development consultant, you figure it out. Eleanor taped these “solutions” to the wall “like her mama.” My heart soared. -Nikki
#organizationaldevelopment #strategicplanning #nonprofitleadership #organizationalleadership
So what kind thing is on your agenda this week?
Thanks @mellow.doodles!
#selfcare #selfkindness #selfcareforchangemakers #nonprofitlife #nonprofits
Ok Buffalo’s art community! Let’s do this!
The City of Buffalo has issued a 'call to artists' to submit a proposal for a new "photo-worthy destination point" in Downtown Buffalo. With selfies on the rise, it's certainly time to create some works of art that are considered public attractions. The area in question for this work of art is the D
Representation matters. Thank you, Aesha!
Growing up in inner city Rochester, NY, Aesha Ash was just one of the neighborhood kids. She'd imagine people driving by, judging her by her black skin.
He's our hero.
When 90-year-old Florida resident Arnold Abbott said following his arrest on Sunday that police couldn’t stop him from feeding the homeless, he apparently meant it.
Were your kids soaked to the bone yesterday? Well, Hotel Henry is hoping to rescue them from half-filled plastic pumpkins! We're in.
Hotel Henry in Buffalo will be hosting a Halloween do-over for all the little ghouls and goblins who were washed out by Thursday night's rainy, windy weather.
Let’s admit it... sometimes this is the biggest accomplishment there is!
We love this. Players from the opposing team brought the game to a stop to make sure she could fix her hijab.
This is what inclusivity and solidarity looks like.
Indeed!
Now the question is... what will you use the power *for*?
Are you being forced to submit to horrible Friday meetings? Here's something to giggle to!
If your mission statement contains no typos, mentions what your company does, and doesn't go on for a whole page, you're already doing better than these major brands.
Yes!
Where’s your compassion today? Can you share some with you?
“Compassion is not a scarce resource. There is enough for everyone, including yourself.”
So often as mindful, respectful parents we extend grace and compassion to the little ones we are raising all while withholding that same grace and compassion from ourselves. Just like our kids are doing the best they can, so are we, and if we truly want to lead with kindness and compassion we must start by offering that to ourselves. #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #respectfulparenting #selfcompassion #extendgrace #selfcompassionquotes #parentingquotes #parentingtips #parenting101 #positiveparentingtips #peacefulparenting #presentmama #parentingwithintention
We chuckled and chuckled.
As Halloween is coming soon, I’m thinking we need a nonprofit-themed haunted house. You walk down a darkened corridor that’s covered with logic models and SWOT quadrants. It leads you to a room where board members are wordsmithing a mission statement and have been arguing for three hours on whether to use “provide” or “providing.” You cross the room into a gala where no one is bidding on the silent auction items. Exiting the gala, you enter into a room where you’re asked to participate in an icebreaker that involves everyone coming up with weird noises or a dance movement. Freaked out, you run. Someone jumps out and chases you screaming “Can I give you some feedback?!!!”
What would terrify you? Feel free to add on in the comments. (This may or may not be a future blog post)
For your inspired weekend.
Good Morning friends. This was too beautiful not to share! Such a great perspective.
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