Writing for the Common Good
Like millions, I admire Martin Luther King, and I love a good quote by him. He was such a great speaker and writer that it is hard not to be moved by his words. But I don't want to simply be another white person sharing a quote from King on MLK Day. I do believe... Continue Reading →
In case you didn't know, today is Giving Tuesday. If you are like me, you love nonprofits and your inbox is flooded with pleas for donations. To be honest, I feel overwhelmed today. What organizations do I support? What will happen to those who I don't support? What am I supposed to do? First thing... Continue Reading →
How often do you take a moment and savor the beauty in the ordinary? I know in my day-to-day life, I do this very little. And when it comes to travel, FORGET ABOUT IT! When I travel I want to see the big and beautiful. I desire to experience the "must see" of the place.... Continue Reading →
I love that for this year’s banned book week I am in Florida. I’m proud to say that I love and read banned books. The below picture shows SOME of the banned books I own and have read. As a person who studied literature and history in college, I don’t believe that any book should... Continue Reading →
When traveling, there are so many preparations that need to take place before the plane reaches the sky. Laundry, cleaning, shopping, doctor appointments, packing etc. Most of these I hate doing. My favorite travel prep I do is reading. When I travel I try to learn about the places I go and I particularly love... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to kick off a new travel blog series: Ecuador Unfolds! This summer I was fortunate enough to go to Ecuador for the first time and explore the physical and communal beauty that defines the country. The main reason that this trip was unique was because I was able to travel like a local.... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a true testament to the state of the nonprofit sector as federal funding has been drastically slashed. I went to a county of board supervisor meeting to review agenda items for the county’s budget for next fiscal year. The agenda was nearly 44 pages long with the vast majority of it being a... Continue Reading →
Great first day of AFP ICON 2025 with the AFP Silicon Valley chapter! Always enjoy coming to ICON to be in community with nonprofit fundraisers. It’s always a great reminder that you are not alone in your experience and passion. My main take always from Day 1: Having structure is critical for your volunteer program... Continue Reading →
Excited to be heading to Seattle for Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ICON conference tonight! Going to ICON, or any conference, for the first time? Here are my tips for going to any conference and making the most of the experience: ✔️ What is your goal for the conference? Know what you want to... Continue Reading →
As I watch the fires destroy LA my heart breaks and I feel so powerless to help. Through my church I was able to donate some items but I still felt like I was doing nothing. Until I saw all the items the church had collected from the community. It was inspiring to see people... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 