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How Can the Social Sector Rebuild Trust and Align Movements for Greater Collective Impact?
Civil society is under pressure — trust is declining, advocacy is weakening, and communities are increasingly fragmented. This blog explores ...
Strengthening Community: The Connective Tissue in Equity and Justice
Real equity work requires more than representation. It requires community. This post explains how strengthening relationships, trust, and shared learning ...
What Strong Partnerships Teach us About Using Data for Change
Organizations navigating today’s shifting landscape still hold real power — especially when they use data intentionally. This blog shares lessons ...
Leadership is Like Inviting Your Family Over
Leadership works best when it feels like hosting a space where people genuinely want to show up. This blog uses ...
How Can Community Builders Create New Partnerships to Drive Local Change?
Learn how to expand your community impact by reframing your narrative, bridging divides, and using data to drive decisions. Get ...
How Can Evaluation Data Shift the Focus for Recovery From Individuals to Systems?
This blog challenges data collectors to rethink how we frame recovery metrics. Instead of focusing on individual shortcomings, what if ...
What Are 4 Actions Communities and Funders Can Take to Support Youth Voice and Opportunity?
Youth are facing intersecting crises, from housing to climate. This post offers 4 real strategies for creating opportunity — and ...
What Is Rooted Leadership and Why Does it Matter for Today’s Leaders?
Nonprofit leaders are navigating burnout, systemic barriers, and short-term pressures. Rooted leadership offers a sustainable alternative—grounded in community trust, cultural ...
The Leadership We Need Now; Adaptive, Authentic, and Rooted in Community
Strong organizations don’t just react to change—they plan for it. Learn how to create resilient decision-making structures that empower teams, ...
We’re Built for This Moment: Reflections from the 2025 NFG Convening
Last week in Nashville, I joined movement leaders, artists, youth organizers, and philanthropic partners for the Neighborhood Funders Group's 2025 ...
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