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The Latest from my BlogI chatted with Stephanie Warner, a seasoned non-profit leader who, until recently, served on three boards. Our conversation touched on burnout, donor trust, and hiring geological experts on karst- a specific type of rock formation. The focus of our chat was Stephanie's experiences as a co-founder of Protecting Talisman Lands Association and the decision she made alongside fellow board members to join into Escarpment Corridor Alliance. I learned about Stephanie's motivations for board service and a bad experience that changed how she approaches finding good-fit board roles.
Check Out You're not feeling imposter syndrome, you are an imposter: identity and belonging in nonprofit workJust under two weeks ago, I read this article by Esther Saehyun Lee and felt truly seen. Esther acutely describes her experience as an Asian woman in the non-profit sector and unpacks performances of equity by non-profit organizations. She asks, "Instead of asking ourselves if we're imposters, we should ask ourselves, what systems are we imposters of?" I urge you to read the full article: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/2024/08/26/youre-not-feeling-imposter-syndrome-you-are-an-imposter-identity-and-belonging-in-nonprofit-work/ Where You'll Find MeSept. 18: Chatting on LinkedIn Live about meaningful corporate volunteer experiences for revenue generation with Heather Nelson. Sept. 23: Attending September AL!VE Academy: Bridging Generational Communication Gaps in the Nonprofit Workplace​ Sept. 26: Presenting Scarcity Mindset, the Nonprofit Industrial Complex and Other Uncomfortable Truths that Impact How We Work and Self-Advocate as Volunteer Engagement Professionals for PAVRO (Part 1 of 2) Oct. 1: Attending The Walrus Talks Shifting Power in Philanthropy​ Oct. 17: Presenting Community-Centered Survey Design (a two-hour interactive webinar) for Curated Leadership Inc. Nov. 21: Presenting Self-Advocacy Opportunities: Aligning Your Needs as a Volunteer Engagement Professional with Strategies for Success for PAVRO (Part 2 of 2) Thanks for reading, Jessica |
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1.5 Mins on the REAL Skills and Experiences Jessica is speaking into a silver microphone, wearing a striped blue blazer, dark red lipstick and earrings, with the text “Being nice is overrated” displayed above her head. Hit play to watch! Almost a decade ago, my mentor Erin Spink challenged a room full of volunteer engagement professionals to be less nice. That moment stuck with me. In this video, I share why it's just as relevant today. Because, to be honest... I'm still seeing job postings...
My 3-min Response to Some Recent Pitches After months of chats with nonprofit folks near and far, I’ve got a new #HotTake on volunteer recognition. I recently connected with two social enterprise founders at two different events. They both created platforms where volunteers can win vacations or redeem points for gadgets. Their clients? Nonprofits. Who were they pitching? Folks just like you. Want ethical, meaningful recognition ideas? My YouTube Shorts Playlist on this topic has five videos...
The Latest from my Blog Who is a volunteer... really? In my latest blog post, I chat with Brianna Stapleton Welch from Little Free Library about how her work bridges formal and informal volunteerism: from app users who casually share books, to stewards who’ve never thought of themselves as “volunteers.” We dig into how to build flexible systems, collect meaningful stories, and honour real community contributions. It’s full of insights for anyone thinking about how people show up. Go to my...