2021 Trends Forecast in ESG, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

Every year, one of my favorite January exercises is to read all of the "trends" articles that pop up in our industry and various others. At heart, I consider myself a futurist (for various reasons, but in part because futuristic is my #1 Strengths Finder Strength). The action of looking at what's coming and what's … Continue reading 2021 Trends Forecast in ESG, Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

Resume Tips for Transitioning from Nonprofit to Corporate

Recently, I participated in a panel discussion with Chicago's CR Group on the trends in the world of corporate responsibility. Following the event, I had more inquiries from individuals interested in CR than I could handle in a very busy summer. And while each of them asked different questions, and I was happy to direct … Continue reading Resume Tips for Transitioning from Nonprofit to Corporate

Anatomy of a No: Grant Makers Can’t Fund It All

In a recent post, I touched on how difficult grant making can be. Investing in nonprofit organizations takes a strategic eye, a commitment to partnership building and an enormous amount of consideration, time and energy. Today, I'd like to talk about another aspect of grant making that can be incredibly challenging for both grant makers … Continue reading Anatomy of a No: Grant Makers Can’t Fund It All