Cause Effective strengthens the nonprofit sector by helping organizations build engaged communities of supporters. We transform people, culture and systems by coaching nonprofits to learn, carry out and sustain new approaches to fundraising and board leadership. Website www.causeeffective.org Works with the following types of organizations Organizations that want to increase visibility and engagement, diversify their…Read More »
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Catchafire
Catchafire is a capacity building and organizational effectiveness resource that enables nonprofits to connect with skilled professionals looking to donate their time and talents. Powered by a data-driven technology platform, Catchafire facilitates the free flow of volunteer talent into the social impact sector, helping social good organizations easily access the expert help they need, when…Read More »
Unpack and Reorganize
Resources: Seeing White (Podcast) For white people considering anti-racism, when your Black friends and colleagues have had enough (Article) White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (Article)
Knowledge and Dialogue
Resources: The Case for Reparations (Article) Toni Morrison’s powerful words on racism (Video) Funding for racial equity (Website) Disability Visibility (Book) Questions to reflect on: How does DEI language (or lack of) shape systems? When have you felt included? Why? When have you felt excluded? Why?
Community Organizing Space
Resources How do we connect as individuals and organizations and movements? (Video) How do we bring on new staff and what do we expect and what accountability? How do we talk about identity? (Video) How do we center the voices of people of color and the crisis that we’re in? (Video) Community Centric Fundraising (Website)
Self Care
Reminder: This work is emotionally and physically taxing. Be sure to create space and allocate resources to the care of you and your team. Resources: The True Purpose of Self-Care (Article)
Reflect on what is possible
Resources: Courageous Conversations About Race,A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools (Book) 6 Steps to Building a Better Workplace for Black Employees (Article) Advancing the Mission: The RESPECT Story (Article Pgs 9-33) Talent Justice Initiative (Toolkit) Funding for racial equity Questions to reflect on: What is the board’s level of understanding and commitment to…Read More »
Space for individuals and groups to reflect
Resources: Why is it important for capacity builders to engage in DEI work? (Video) Ibram X. Kendi, Robin DiAngelo discuss race in America (Video) Awake to Woke to Work – Equity in the Center (Article) White Supremacy and Me (Book) Role of Sr Leaders in Building a Race Equity Culture (Article) Questions to reflect on:…Read More »
Association of Nonprofit Specialists
The Association of Nonprofit Specialists is the go-to place for consultants and other specialists who support nonprofits. Our members are experts in fundraising, planning, IT, governance, finance, HR, marketing, evaluation and more. We believe a strong consulting community leads to a strong sector. So we support the supporters – the trusted advisors and service providers…Read More »
BBB Foundation of Metro New York
Metro New York’s Better Business Bureau® Foundation provides educational programs and services for charities, consumers, and businesses; encourages donor support of charities; promotes charity accountability; conducts research; and provides educational intern opportunities to students. It operates the BBB Charity Accountability Program which publishes BBB Charity Reports on 769+ Metro New York area charities. BBB does…Read More »
Candid
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Candid’s data tools on nonprofits, foundations,…Read More »