🔥 Firebrand Collective
A blog for nonprofit leaders and consultants who are committed to social justice, equity, and impact.
Non-Profit Work Culture Trends This Year
One of the ways that your non-profit can curb turnover is by shifting towards a healthier work culture. Here are three top culture trends to watch out for this year.
Who are you Becoming in 2020?
As we reflect on closing out this decade and starting 2020, ask yourself this question. Then share it with your family, friends, and colleagues so they can support you.
A Holiday Survival Strategy
Unfortunately, the holidays aren’t always the happiest time of the year for everyone. Some find it stressful or triggering to be around family members. If the holidays are a difficult time for you, here are three quick survival tips:
Why Thanksgiving is a Day of Mourning, Not Celebration
I see Thanksgiving as a day of mourning. Some might call this a boycott of the holiday. I acknowledge the stolen land that we’re on instead of showing our gratitude to the white colonizers.
Why Posting Salaries in a Job Description Helps Attract the Best Candidates
You’re shopping, and you want to buy something. Unfortunately, it has no price tag. Most of us will put the item back. This is the way that some candidates look at job descriptions, and it's especially true for those who are highly qualified.
Are We Enough?
We think we’re not doing enough or we’re not accomplishing enough, and so we work harder. We push through the exhaustion. We exhibit signs of stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma but yet, we continue to repeat to ourselves that we’re not enough.