In the nonprofit sector, the idea of taking vacation can be further complicated by mission-driven guilt (“our clients’ needs are more important”), understaffing (“if I’m not here, who will do the work?”), a culture of sacrifice...

There’s a topic getting a lot of attention in the nonprofit sector these days.

I like plants. I like their shapes and colors and textures. I love the warmth and calm they bring to a space, their connection to the earth, the thrill of seeing a new leaf emerge.

If you’ve read any of my past blogs, you might have noticed that I often draw connections between the personal and professional parts of my life.

In January, Arise Collective and Mothers and Their Children (MATCH) announced the merger of the two organizations to expand services to and address the unique needs of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated mothers, their children, and