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WOC Writes
Expertise and opinions on the non-profit sector

Is Board Giving Outdated?
We weigh in on the debate on give/get and equity with non-profit boards.

How to Host Virtual Fundraising Events with the Return to In-Person Events
Can we still host virtual fundraising events as we return to in-person events?

Building Authentic Relationships with Grantees and Balancing Your Non-Profits Goals
Struggling to build authentic relationships with grantees? Wondering how to balance your non-profit’s goals? Jeannie Sager weighs in.

How to Engage Donors on #GivingTuesday and Retain Talent During the Great Resignation
Year-end campaigns are under way. Are you planning to host a #GivingTuesday campaign? On the office side of the sector, are you searching for ways to retain talent during the Great Resignation?

Wisdom of WOC: When to plan your year-end appeals and is a promotion without a pay increase okay?
Introducing our Wisdom of WOC, an advice column for women of color non-profit professionals. This week we tackle the timing of year-end appeals and promotions without pay increases.

WOC Writes Together: Returning to the Office?
Our WOC Community reflects on the remote work and the return to office debate.
By: Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy

Taking the Time to Reflect
Reflecting on your career and job-seeking tips for your next role.
By: Melissa Madzel

At the Root: Grant Writing As a Tool For Change
How grant writing can disrupt philanthropy.
By: Arti Sharma

Paving the Pathway to Our Dreams
Exploring how higher education can start to uplift communities of color out of poverty.
By: Shauwea Hamilton

Stand Together: Stop Anti-AAPI Racism and Violence
Our AAPI communities in crisis - taking a closer look on the impact and intersection of the pandemic, racism, xenophobia and misogyny on AAPI women.
By: Mary M. Luke

Meet the Philanthropist: A Conversation with Peggy Dulany Rockefeller on Philanthropic Allyship
How to guide donors, who are not people of color, in a better understanding of equity in philanthropy.
By: Yolanda F. Johnson

Empathetic Leadership During the Storm
Leading with empathy during times of crisis.
By: Akilah S. Wallace

Celebrating Black Women Trailblazers in Philanthropy and Fundraising in Order to Build a Pipeline of a New Era
Applauding the current Black women leaders in philanthropy and how to build and retain the next generation of leadership talent.
By: Angelique Grant, Ph.D.

Dreaming Bigger
Finding joy and fulfillment in order to dream and pursue bigger professional goals.
By: Tokiwa Smith

Gadugi (ga-doo-gee): Inspiring Philanthropy in Indian Country (one Cherokee’s Perspective)
How to inspire generosity and foster philanthropy through a Cherokee woman’s lens.
By: Elizabeth Brando

Towards Relationships, Trust, Abundance and Radical Love
Building trust and authentic relationships with Native and Indigenous communities to foster community-centric philanthropy.
By: Galina Angarova

Tips for Success in the Fundraising Profession
How to grow and success as a fundraiser.
By: Birgit Smith Burton

Fundraising through a Latina Lens
Transforming fundraising and philanthropy with the inclusion of Latinx communities.
By: Rosann Santos

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month: Stewardship, Leadership and the Art of Giving Back
Giving back and moving forward with change during this year’s Black Philanthropy Month.
By: Yolanda F. Johnson

Reflections on Black Philanthropy Month in Challenging Times
Reflecting on the work of Black fundraisers during the pandemic and Black Philanthropy Month in the time of racial inequity.
By: April Walker