Yes, it’s 2010. And no, diversity is not dead. Businesses like PriceWaterhouseCoopers understand that “diversity and inclusion is essential for business success,” especially when it comes to cultivating and supporting their talent. I and many of my colleagues often wish that more nonprofit groups would share this same priority in our work. So of course, I was really [...]
When the Race Discussion Starts: A Woman of Color’s Reaction to What Takes Place
This is a guest post by Ericka Hines, a.k.a. the Social Change Diva. “The question is not should we talk about race; the question is HOW to talk race constructively….Talking about race is often considered divisive and unnecessary.” – john a. powell, Kirwan Institute, Ohio State University, Holding the Whole- Transformative Leadership The minute I [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: The Full Roundup
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Mar 1
I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed learning about, and being inspired by, the 28 Black nonprofit leaders I chose to profile during Black History Month. I hope you will continue to read and share them with your colleagues. It was truly a labor of love for me to spotlight dozens of nonprofit leaders who [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Michael Watson
Michael Watson is Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Girl Scouts of the USA. From the Girl Scouts website: “We cannot remain competitive as a nation or solve the country’s most challenging problems without tapping the full potential of girls and young women from every segment of our society. I joined Girl Scouts because we embrace diversity [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Susan Taylor Batten
Susan Taylor Batten joined ABFE as President and CEO in January 2009. Prior to joining ABFE Ms. Batten was Senior Associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Ms. Batten has more than twenty years of experience in directing, evaluating and advising both public and foundation-related efforts to improve outcomes for children, youth and families. At [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Sherece West
Sherece Y. West is the President of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Arkansas. Since 1974, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has supported programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for all Arkansans and that promote systemic change. From the Foundation website: Sherece is nationally known for her leadership in the areas of community development, [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Trista Harris
Trista Harris is the Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice and a prolific blogger at New Voices of Philanthropy. From Trista’s blog: Trista Harris is nationally known as a passionate advocate for new leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. She is a leading voice for Generations X and Y and seeks to [...]
