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 →
I have been trying to reflect and celebrate my achievements more. As a perfectionist, this is really hard for me because I am constantly raising the bar for myself and nothing seems to be an achievement. But there is so much I can celebrate about myself, so I want to take a moment and do... 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 →
Today is Thanksgiving and like other holidays, people struggle with the day. Whether it is the history of the holiday, family dynamics or a tough relationship with food, there are many reasons to struggle and have mixed emotions. If you are struggling today, you are not alone and your feelings are valid. A reminder for... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Shout out to all my singles! As a chronically single person, I know that Valentine’s Day can be a hard day. Just remember that your worth is NOT dependent on if you have a significant other and don’t believe everything you see on social media. Recently I have been reflecting on how lucky I am... Continue Reading →
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Though I am not athletic at all- I still find myself trying new activities and adventures. Sports have shaped my life in many different ways and I am so thankful I have been able to experience them. I’m also excited that women sports are FINALLY getting... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 