How I Didn't Meet Barry Jenkins: #SXSW Alumni Reflections Series
I thought I was going see Barry Jenkins speak (I'm a fan of his film Moonlight), but it turned out to be a session about tech trends with Amy Webb. And it was just what I needed.
Building Leadership Ecosystems that Thrive: #SXSW Alumni Reflections Series
For those of us working in the nonprofit and social purpose sector, networks of support are critical.
April 25 Twitter Chat: Leadership in Times of Transition
How do you, as a social purpose leader, stay focused, effective and grounded during times of transition?
“We All Have Our Own Stutter”: Jaclyn Boyes on Embracing Authentic Leadership
Jaclyn Boyes knows a thing or two about interviewing. She works at Arizona Women’s Education and Employment (AWEE), which, as part of its mission, trains people to interview.
My Leadership Journey: Aneri Pradhan, ENVenture
Aneri Pradhan is the Founder of ENVenture, an incubator which offers seed financing and training for rural clean energy entrepreneurs in Uganda. Here's here #LeadershipJourney.
Social Movements for Good: What They Are and How to Lead Them
How do you turn a good idea into a social movement for change? Here are eight steps to keep in mind.
Elevate Your Game: On Taking Leadership Lessons Home to Lagos
Last September, I returned to my hometown of Lagos, Nigeria after a yearlong Atlas Corps Fellowship.
Race to Lead Report Highlights Lessons on Nonprofits, Leadership and Race Survey
The share of people of color in executive director and CEO roles in the nonprofit sector has remained under 20 percent for the last 15 years, despite efforts to increase diversity in top leadership roles.
Why We’re Betting on Single Moms
In 2016, the pilot year of Walker’s Legacy Foundation helped 52 low-income single mothers become effective entrepreneurs. Natalie Cofield, an Ashoka Changemaker Fellow and alum of the Nairobi American Express Emerging Innovators 2016 Bootcamp, shares her passion for the mission and what’s next.
Getting Rid of the Cookies: My Journey to Financial Aid Disruption
No one can argue that the financial aid process is frustrating.