When nonprofit leaders talk about resilience, they usually focus on fundraising, cash reserves or donor diversification. But there’s another threat — less visible, often less understood — that can derail your operations overnight: technology resilience. To help nonprofit organizations better recognize these risks, we spoke with Alex Rayter, Principal at Phoenix 2.0, Inc. and a seasoned Fractional CIO who supports Read More
We Believe in Strong Communities — And We Stand with Those Who Serve Them
In recent months, we’ve been told to “stick to business” in what we say publicly. But the truth is simple: There is too much going on in the world that is horrifying and heartbreaking. And what’s happening in our country affects the communities our nonprofit partners serve every day. Silence doesn’t serve anyone. We stand with our neighbors, we stand with the rule of law and we stand with democracy through access to Read More
Closing the Network Gap: Why Connectivity is Crucial for Nonprofits
In the nonprofit world, passion and dedication are the driving forces behind making a difference. But even the most committed organizations can struggle to reach their full potential if they lack one crucial element: a strong network. The "network gap" refers to the disparity between well-connected nonprofits and those that lack the same level of access to resources, opportunities, and partnerships. If you are a Read More
Cracking Your Imposter Code: How to Find Your Authentic Voice as a Nonprofit Leader
At our monthly Social Impact Advisory Group meeting, we heard from Human Resources leadership expert and executive coach, Paul N Larsen, who showed our group actionable ideas Nonprofit Leaders can take to integrate and celebrate our “imposter” in our everyday lives. The following presentation was edited for length and clarity in printed format. Stephanie Shaterian In our Social Impact Advisory Group, we tend Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Can Technology Save the Homeless Epidemic with Jonathan Parkhurst, Seekhaven
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Financially Empowering Victims of Human Trafficking with Vanessa Russell, Love Never Fails
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Saving the Earth with Jonathan Trent, UpCycle Systems
The Social Impact Leaders Series is a collaboration between Fairlight and The Silicon Valley Podcast, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. Next in the Read More
Social Impact Leaders Series: Investing in Women-Led Startups with Sharon Vosmek, Astia.org
Fairlight, in collaboration with The Silicon Valley Podcast, is launching the Social Impact Leaders Series, spotlighting groundbreaking philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are striving to elevate communities, improve the economy and protect the earth. These discussions are summarized and edited excerpts from interviews conducted by Shawn Flynn with social impact leaders we think you should know about. We Read More
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Committed Citizens Making Changes
We have found that the damaging social and economic aftershocks from the pandemic has many people asking themselves, “How can I serve my community? How can I make a difference?” One way both Katharine and I have worked to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women is by serving and supporting our local Commissions on the Status of Women. The original Commission on Status of Women (CSW) was established in Read More
Demystifying Legacy Nonprofit Giving with Lori Kranczer
With so much uncertainty in philanthropic giving due to the pandemic, the Social Impact Advisory Group spoke with Lori Kranczer, the CEO and Founder of Everyday Planned Giving, about how legacy giving can broaden a nonprofit’s donor base and build stronger engagement with existing donors. Leveraging 20 years in the nonprofit space as an attorney and consultant, Lori has created and managed several substantial Read More
