“The world has never been more polarized, and more fragmented, than it is now.” You might have thought this recently. You might even have said it, in a sincere plea for more unity. But, the statement begs a few questions.
Notations on Non-Profits
Notations on Non-Profits, published by Erin Mcclarty, PLLC, focuses on issues relevant to nonprofit organizations, including capacity building, community engagement, and organizational development. The blog explores themes such as fostering generative conversations within polarized environments, reframing perceptions of art in community contexts, and centering joy in nonprofit work. It also addresses collaboration dynamics in collectives and backbone organizations, emphasizing agency, empowerment, and ownership. The content is aimed at helping nonprofits navigate challenges and enhance their impact through thoughtful reflection and strategic approaches.
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Time To Revisit Your Capacity Building Programs: Questions to Ask
Still in the throes of multiple pandemics, organizations thinking about, focusing on, or help with capacity building must think through the impacts each pandemic is having on capacity building. How should the delivery of capacity building tools and resources shift?…
How Misconceptions of Art Hinder It’s Transformational Power
At Fifth Ward Cultural Art District’s first community meeting we were in a small circle, talking about community and art. I’d asked if we could, perhaps, reframe how art is perceived by the community. When a participant said, “Actually now…
Yes, But Does Your Organization Center Joy?
I had the privilege of talking to (and meeting) Walter Hull of US Dream Academy and I’ve been chewing on some of that convo for weeks. I know a few of ya’ll are probably sick of hearing the name, but the conversation…
Working in Collectives and Backbones
Today is the day! I’m speaking at the Champions for Change Conference on Tools for Creating Agency, Empowerment, and Ownership. The audience will primarily be collectives, collaborations, coalitions, other organizations working together as groups or backbones supporting these groups. Which…
Imagination Must Be A Priority For Your Organization
Not only is imagination work our jam at EMPLLC, but the way I talk about imagination reflects the level of urgency I believe should surround it.
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Is Your Equity-Centered RFP Inequitable?
As the audience for conversations around racism in institutions, the unequal distribution of power, and prevalence of inequity in the US has grown in the last year so too have the number of RFPs centering equity as a concern. The…
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Alone Will Not Transform Your Business
Short post today, based on a few conversations we’re having around equity these days. The level of conversation and interest around DEI is really exciting. DEI partners we work with are finding themselves completely booked up, and those looking to make…
Don’t Focus Your Organization On “Catching Up”, Attune Instead
Happy, happy Friday! One thing we’re keeping up with in EMPLLC is where clients are at as we all collectively navigate a year of multiple pandemics. With some states *coughs ignorantly* re-opening while others roll out vaccines there’s more mentions…
March Social Impact Reading List With Social Impact
When we talk about transforming the world as it is, we’re fundamentally talking about imagination. Re-imagining what is and what can be. And because our family of origin, and the lens they give us, shape so much of how we…