National Nonprofits

From the National Association of Social Workers blog: "In our current societal landscape, where radical indifference often feels pervasive and insurmountable, it’s crucial to cultivate a sense of optimism. Despair, defined as a loss of hope, can paralyze us and render us ineffective in our fight for justice and civil rights. "However, amidst these challenges, there are pathways to resilience, and historical figures such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Ida B. Wells, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day, Noam Chomsky, and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel offer profound insights into how we can maintain hope and fortitude in our struggle." https://lnkd.in/g8ZPysHx

Ceremony, appreciation, farewells--these things are important when someone leaves the workplace. "A meaningful farewell offers closure, gratitude, and recognition. It acknowledges the time and care someone gave, even when departures are difficult, like during layoffs or restructuring. Yet, in the name of efficiency, these moments are disappearing—nowhere more visibly than in the federal government." https://lnkd.in/gxvKft7D

Buckle up, nonprofits ~ it's your March free webinar list compiled by Wild Apricot 💛 (don't believe the preview caption, it's March!) https://lnkd.in/gWk8D4y

"As leaders, we don’t have the luxury of standing still. The stakes are too high." Nonprofit Quarterly has these tips for how nonprofit leaders (and all of us) can start taking action, including forging broad coalitions and focusing on system repair and positive alternatives: https://lnkd.in/gN9Fh7xj

Free nonprofit resource (a legal to-do list) from Gene Takagi and Nonprofit Quarterly: Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment https://lnkd.in/g6v4BmA9

Defunding nonprofits en masse is not a popular move. "Republicans (83%) and Democrats (88%) agree that nonprofits are essential to the nation's well-being." "Our research clearly shows that Americans across the political spectrum recognize the vital role nonprofits play in our society and support federal funding for these critical services." https://lnkd.in/gfhPzGqD

Here's your free nonprofit webinar list for the month of February ~ courtesy of Wild Apricot 🧡 https://lnkd.in/gWk8D4y

Cause awareness days to get on your calendar, compiled by Nonprofit Tech for Good 🫶 https://lnkd.in/gysrpKAx

Philadelphia Theatre Company, a National Endowment for the Arts grantee, is one of many employers who, knowingly or not, have been part of a nationwide good jobs movement. A 'good job' is one that helps workers not just get by, but get ahead. Good jobs place a high value on creating a strong relationship between workers and their employers, as well as pay wages that meet the cost of living and offer benefits to cover needs like healthcare and childcare." https://lnkd.in/gEyUQzw3

"Bypassing means not meeting your misinformed opponent head-on. This is not a clash of arguments or a battle of the studies. You are maneuvering an argument into a different position." https://lnkd.in/eWNXFH2H