Last night I and a few others got the privilege of hearing Crystal Huang of People Power Solar Cooperative and Efrem Jernigan of Sunnyside Energy Community Solar talk about the life-changing work they do in communities. The larger theme of
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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Are You Reorienting or Are You Reacting To Change?
Most organizations navigate their work day-to-day. What they call “strategic plans” is not a solution for change but a fancy process for developing to-do lists. And these lists tend to be more of what the organization does from day-to-day.…
Are We Weaponizing Empathy?
I’m still collecting my thoughts on this, but whenever I feel that little nudge — in my body it feels like an “oof”– part of the way I process is to put it out on paper. Earlier this week I…
New Resource “Implementing New Programs In The Time Of COVID-19”
Having a vision is hard. Having a vision that bucks the way we’re socialized to think is even harder. Developing programs, projects, and initiatives that bring the vision into reality is a different kind of hard. To start, it’s overwhelming…
Re-imaging Bookstores During COVID And After
I have a very soft spot for libraries and bookstores. Places that allow for communing at the level of comfort for the communer. Pretty important for someone like me. And, as places that are holders of books…which as my accountant…
Do You Rely On Models That Create The Problems You Want to Solve?
Audre Lorde said, “The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house.” It’s something I sit with often because man…is it easy to pick up the tools you’ve been indoctrinated to believe are not only the best way of doing…
Do I Need to Start an Organization to Have Impact?
So, let’s chat. I have a few client conversations where I know they call me names in their heads. Challenging a mission is one of them. But, whether or not they start an organization is another big one. I have…
Centering Social Equity In Your Projects, Programs and Initiatives: A Tool-kit and Workbook
This year’s protests, increasing research on disparities between people of color and their white counterparts, and coverage on racially driven killings has many organizations looking at the ways they perpetuate inequity. Note, I didn’t say whether they perpetuate inequity. There’s…
Are You Building For Impact or Building for Acceptance?
I always appreciate a client honestly and vulnerably naming their fears. For others, I find fears are a bit more unconscious. But, if I’m helping with strategy or a business launch and hear “I don’t want to get it wrong,”…
Understanding the Legal Concerns with Nonprofit Technology
Happy Friday! Over the years, I’ve noticed any time a client is hesitant to adopt an approach or direction it’s not because of dislike but fear. They’re afraid that something they don’t know will turn around and bite them. So…