“Amidst the external challenges, we also turned inward. We asked ourselves: How can we reflect the community justice we advocate for in the way we run and manage our organization?”

If you’re feeling a mix of sadness, uncertainty, or even a sense of dread after this election, you’re not alone.It’s been a week of grappling with big emotions and trying to make sense of what’s next. Many of us are carrying questions about what this outcome means for our families, our communities, and the work we care about. It’s a lot to sit with. And yet, these feelings also carry the potential for something powerful: they can remind us of what we care about most, what we’re willing to stand up for, and who we need to protect.

Celebrating achievements—big and small—can profoundly enhance team morale and confidence. Celebration is more than a momentary break from work; it’s a vital practice that [...]

Picture a dance-filled retreat where passion, purpose, and amazing results were in the air. That's what went down at a recent retreat […]. Their goal? Crafting a meaningful collective decision-making structure tailored to their team’s needs. […]

Published in Philanthropy News Digest (2023)

“In April, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) released $22.5 million in statewide immigration funding[…] The result of a collective multiyear advocacy effort […] with an abundance mindset, not the scarcity direction with which so many of us have long had to operate.”

Published in Common Dreams (December 2022)

“Our workplaces present opportunities to experiment and learn what it actually takes to build a more caring world.”

“Collective governance is an invitation to create the kind of organization your team actually needs to do its best work and be well. There are many organizations at different stages of developing democratic or collective governance structures. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.”