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Aug 35 min read

Embracing the Power of Rest: The Importance of Taking a Sabbatical

By Christal M. Cherry, Founder of Fabulous Female Fundraisers and CEO, The Board Pro I just returned from a month-long "soulbattical."...

Aug 39 min read

Improving Psychological Safety for Black Women in the Workplace through Mentorship

Alishea Wynn • Jan 11, 2024, First published by The Institute for Diversity Certification I started this post amid a career crisis. I was...

Mar 93 min read

A Perspective at the Intersection of Black History and Women’s History Months

I am coming up on my first anniversary as a consultant with Our Fundraising Search, and I’m realizing that it has really been quite a...

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Live a Juicy Life!

Are you resentful and tired of being the designated Strong Black Woman in your life? The brown woman built outta brick? Tired of being...

Feb 6, 20212 min read

‘The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table’ by Minda Harts

$27 ($35.50 Canada) 2 21 pages, by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Washington Informer Your seat is down there, right at the end. You know, though,...

Dec 14, 20204 min read

Collecting Courage: A Powerful Truth On Black Love, Freedom and Philanthropy

Philanthropy is often defined as an expression of love for humanity. But in an age where Black bodies are deemed dispensable, where Black...

Nov 1, 20201 min read

A Love Letter to Black Women's Giving!

Black women in philanthropy are not new to this, we are true to this! Our history of generosity runs deep and is alive today. But still,...

Oct 14, 20202 min read

Black Fatigue: Revealing the simple truth that Black folks are tired

Copied from The Charity Report Review by Ginelle Skerritt (October 14, 2020) Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind Body and Spirit,...

Oct 10, 20203 min read

What Color Is Your Development Plan?

Gone should be the days of drab, beige development plans with dated ideas and events planned by White development teams with an exclusive...