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Five Examples of Gen Z Innovators Tackling Social Isolation
In the spring of Aditi Merchant’s freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin, the entire country began shutting down. Aditi should have been filling her time with mind-expanding classes, all-night study sessions, fun parties, and summer plans. …
Against the Current: Rudy Espinoza’s Request to President-elect Biden
When I arrived in LA, I was told by many people that I had to meet Rudy Espinoza. They were right. Rudy is one of the most respected, tireless, and up-front leaders I’ve ever met. More importantly for me, he’s focused on the economics of poverty. I thi …
Letter from the Editor
As the holidays approach in a divisive election year, we’re bringing themes of community, understanding, and collaboration to the forefront. In “Ask Rita” this month, Mike Bishop addresses workplace challenges during the pandemic, discussing how nonpro …
Strategic Planning 101 for Nonprofits
When I talk to nonprofit leaders about strategic planning, they often voice some of the obvious benefits of aligning teams around organizational identity (mission, vision) and organizational priorities (goals). In contrast, they rarely voice a benefit …
Ask Rita: How Can We Help Our Employee Care for Family During Covid-19?
Dear Rita: Our nonprofit has an employee who has been with us five years. She is a good worker who has always been able to balance work and personal needs well. Until the Covid-19 pandemic hit. This employee has three school-age children whose school c …
