Across the philanthropic sector, foundations are rethinking how they engage with the communities they serve. Rather than operating at a distance through traditional grantmaking alone, many grant makers are exploring new ways to strengthen r
HOPE. I have hope! In September I wrote a blog post called Joy Shattered following the tragic shooting on the UNC campus. In that blog I wrote, “The normalcy of violence in our country is unacceptable. It must change, but how?”
How a Letter to Santa Foreshadowed My Nonprofit Career
November 27, 2023
My parents recently started the arduous process of cleaning out the house they have spent the past 23 years in to prepare for an upcoming move to New Bern, NC.
This Thanksgiving our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the incredible people in the nonprofit sector who tirelessly dedicate themselves to making the world a better place for everyone.
Be a Goldfish: Embracing Mistakes in Nonprofit Leadership
November 15, 2023
Apple TV’s Ted Lasso series has been a huge hit, not only for its entertaining and heartfelt storylines but also for Ted’s homespun, down-to-earth wisdom that he shares with his players, friends, and family.
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of checking off another bucket list trip with my family and soaking in the beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Full disclosure: The blog post you are reading almost didn’t happen. Like most people, there are times where I can come down with a nasty case of writer’s block, and I was stricken by a particularly acute onset this time.