The 2018 Washington State Nonprofit Conference is the only annual statewide gathering for nonprofit people. Join us for two days of intense learning with pre-conference deep dives about HR, finance, and risk management. Then come back the next day for the main conference, where you’ll attend interactive and thoughtful workshops, be inspired by Beth Kanter on […]
Following its groundbreaking national report on why America’s nonprofit sector has so few leaders of color, the Building Movement Project (BMP) will release CALIFORNIA’S RACE TO LEAD, a report examining the diversity of nonprofit leadership in the Golden State—a state widely acknowledged as a bellwether because of its diverse population and progressive values. Join us […]
The 2018 Unidos US Leaders in Action Summit is a unique opportunity to join hundreds of Latino leaders, including youth, in Capitol Hill to advocate for critical wins that benefit millions of American families on issues such as affordable healthcare, immigration reform, education equality, economic justice, and civil rights. Building Movement Projects (BMP), develops research, […]
A new examination of leadership opportunities and experiences for people of color in the Massachusetts nonprofit sector finds that, despite the desire to create a more diverse sector, nonprofits are falling short in providing opportunities to qualified leaders of color. The Nonprofit Leadership Gap in Massachusetts: A Race to Lead Brief, was made possible through […]
The nonprofit sector is experiencing a racial leadership gap with less than 20% of CEO/ED positions held by people of color. Learn how our sector can change the narrative of the problemand develop new strategies. By embracing this imperative, the sector can align our social justice principles with our operating practices. This is one installment […]
GEO’s 2018 National Conference is the perfect opportunity for grantmakers of all backgrounds to come together, explore the most relevant topics in the field and problem solve with like-minded peers.Recent events may have inspired you to question what role philanthropy plays in creating change — and what your individual role is in advocating for shifts […]
Breakout Session of the Independent Sector Conference As younger talent enters the nonprofit workforce - Gen Xers and especially Millennials - there will be an undeniable challenge and opportunity to redefine the next generation of leadership for change. The session features examples from people across the generations who are on the leading edge of the […]
As nonprofits, we’ve heard and learned from business. Now it’s time to broaden our learning base and hear from another voice: CO, community organizing. Take this opportunity before Dr. King’s holiday to celebrate and learn from his legacy of community organizing: Extend your outreach Use technology and social media to spread your mission Engage your […]
Southern California Grantmakers is pleased to partner with the Building Movement Project to discuss the findings from their recently released Race to Lead report which explores the nonprofit racial leadership gap in California. To view the report, please click here. The results call into question the common assumption that to increase the diversity of nonprofit leaders, […]
The conference, taking place in El Paso, TX, will provide a forum to consider the kaleidoscope of evolving cultures, traditions, and demographics that make up this country, and the role of private philanthropy – a true American tradition – in leveling the playing field for children, youth, and families, and developing services and systems to […]