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Ericka Hines, JD's Black Women Thriving report is both insightful and necessary. Black women face unique pressures at work and leaders and managers who are unaware of the intensity of these pressures are more likely than not to create a work environment that leads inevitably to frustration and burnout. From the Nonprofit Quarterly article attached: "Our study revealed that fewer than half of Black women feel they can be authentic in the workplace without jeopardizing their positions. The reasons for this ranged from fear of being tokenized to feeling overly scrutinized to having to combat perceptions about competence. This pressure to perform, to consistently excel without any mistakes, leaves Black women with little room to be authentically themselves." Ericka not only points up this unsustainable dynamic in her work, she offers strategies for creating workspaces in which Black women can truly thrive. A link to download the report is embedded in the article.

Self-oriented perfectionism, expression suppression, and low self-compassion are all factors that are correlated with the Strong Black Woman schema (SBW), These internalized feelings contribute to increased allostatic load and can manifest in poor health outcomes. As Black women we must identify and address our tendencies toward perfectionism by embracing healthy behaviors that can include self-acceptance, positive affirmations, and reality-based approaches to goal setting.

"Additionally, the “strong Black woman” stereotype contributes to our pressure for excellence and perfection by fostering an expectation that Black women must always be strong, independent, and resilient at work. This often translates to Black women setting exceedingly high standards for themselves and experiencing heightened stress and anxiety when they inevitably fall short of unrealistic expectations. This interplay between the desire to excel, the fear of negative judgment for not meeting high standards, and the pressure of stereotypes creates a vicious cycle of perfectionism." How are your organizations helping to break this cycle? As a leader, this starts with me. I cannot allow myself to be caught in the cycle as I supervise other Black women and advise Black women. So I ask for accountability as I lead to stick to it.

🎉 Have you heard the inspiring story of how two LDS women helped launch a world-class children's hospital penny by penny? From mentoring to volunteer matching, Project Elect is here to support women in public service. #WomenInPolitics #LDSWomen #PublicService #ProjectElect 🌟 Check out the incredible article here: [link]

According to a YOUNG BLACK & GIVING BACK INSTITUTE Report, a majority of Black-led and Black-benefitting nonprofits are led by Black women. Most of these organizations survive on operating budgets of less than $500,000, with a third surviving on just $30,000. This #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the commitment, dedication, and sacrifices of Black women. For centuries, they have led, organized, and mobilized to help their communities thrive despite tough challenges and systemic injustices. Philanthropy needs to do better – less than 2% of all giving in the U.S. goes toward women and girls.

Did you know: Women’s History Month Edition! Women represent about 75% of the nonprofit sector workforce! Let’s celebrate the dedication, passion, and tireless commitment women put into their nonprofit work every day to drive positive change and make a difference in communities worldwide! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInNonProfits #NonprofitHeroes #RedstartCreative #DidYouKnow #DigitalMarketing #MarketingforNonProfits #MarketingTips #NonProfitMarketingTips

Time to answer the call. 8:30pm ET 1:30am UTC Getting Kamala Harris into the White House, is a global cause worthy of cheerleading & action. 🫡🫡🫡 cause we believe ‘WOMEN DESERVE CHOICE’ All women are welcome. Erin Gallagher post with the details below 👇 💥💥💥 1. SIGN UP! The link to register for our call Thurs, 7.25 at 8:30 ET / (1:30am UTC) is live: answerthecall2024.com. 2. SHARE! Post it, text it, email it, fax it!!! Get it out in whatever form you choose. And also, because we believe WOMEN DESERVE CHOICE, we have four options of our graphic, just for you. 😘😘😘 YOU will NOT want to miss this powerhouse lineup. 🔥🔥🔥 In this call, we will share how you can SHOW UP: ORGANIZE: From an impactful conversation over coffee with a friend — to phone banks and door knocking — to a fundraiser for thousands, every conversation that moves others to action matters. DONATE: Donate to the Harris Victory Fund! And then ensure that everyone you know gives what they can. Every. Dollar. Counts. VOTE: Nothing matters if we don’t show up to the polls. Yes, you’re voting. But what about your family, friends, neighbors? It’s up to us to make sure our community votes too. There is a continuum of capacity available to each of us within these three pillars of support. So, whether you are able to act independently or galvanize collectively, these three areas of action are the way forward. THIS is how we act. THIS is how we hype. THIS is how we win. LFG. #HypeWomen #KamalaHarris2024 #Harris2024 #answerthecall2024 #HypeWomen #nascentmediawomen #womeninleadership

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Women have been givers since ancient times. In our modern times, successful women are now finding themselves in positions that allow them to become effective and influential philanthropists. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02bCCJZ0 #Philanthropy #FinancialPlanning

#Relevant A must read for those in the Philanthropic sector. This article explores the innovative approaches of Black Women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead. "I dream of the day when philanthropy embraces the leadership lessons of Black women. That includes valuing collective leadership, fearlessly funding advocacy and anything else necessary to tackle structural inequities, and understanding that rest is a powerful act to achieve social change. With thanks to Fred Rogers, what a beautiful day in the neighborhood that would be" #philanthropy #communityengagement #blackwomenlead #Equity