Practicing Democracy: A View from (virtual) Capitol Hill
The opportunity to gather in our nation’s Capital, even virtually, as we still do in 2021, is a tremendous honor and responsibility as we advocate for key legislative issues that…
Nonprofits and the “March to Save America” on Jan. 6: Lessons for Responsible Nonprofits
On January 6, 2021, a conspiracy theory-fueled rally turned into an armed insurrection at the United States Capitol. There are many lessons we can learn…
You and I have the privilege of playing a role in these nonprofit battles
2020 was the year of Covid, social unrest, economic volatility and political change. It was also Year Five of my retirement and inspired me to…
If you want to improve lives through charity, politics is part of it
A headline in the British press last week by the Chair of the UK Charity Commission, Baroness Stowell, declared, "If you want to improve lives…
Good trouble
"[W]e were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die. I don't know how…
A preview of coming distractions.
Warning bells are sounding on the other side of the Atlantic. The Daily Mail headline screamed “RNLI buys burkinis for Africans as it axes 100…
…a united voice for the sector
I love the work that I do. It’s noble; it’s beautiful; it’s necessary; it’s rewarding; and it’s inspiring. I have been doing it for the last 18 years and I have not had one day of regret.
Let Your Voice Be Heard
My Mom once observed that Hitler used a microphone to spew hatred and Billy Graham used a microphone to preach love. The problem isn’t with…
