Impact Leadership & Technology: Four Traits of Nonprofit Leaders

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I am frequently asked to speak to nonprofit leaders on the topic “What leadership qualities support effective use of technology?”. Here are the four traits I share that I have found to be vital to impact leadership. Impact Leadership means demonstrating leadership in service of generating greater impact for your organization. I’ve witnessed some amazing… Read more »

If Racial Equity is Our North Star, How Can We Navigate Racial Bias in AI/LLMs?

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For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. These powerful technologies have inherent racial biases baked into them. However, they also offer intriguing potential benefits. How can we navigate this tension of racial bias in AI/LLMs? The Bias Issue AI systems like… Read more »

Unconscious Whiteness in Philanthropy: Reflections

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Banner at the Underground Railroad Museum Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The blue banner with white lettering says "our shared humanity matters most".

Three takeaways from my participation in Unconscious Whiteness in Philanthropy course w/ the excellent Alison Traina and Alison Sirkus Brody. The course is a five-session cohort learning experience to deepen understanding of how white supremacy manifests in philanthropic organizations and systems, hosted by Northern California Grantmakers. – White Men Wanted. There is a need for… Read more »