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Beth Chandler has made an indelible mark on our city. I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of YW Boston since 2018. That was the year that Beth began her leadership as President & CEO of this crucial Boston organization. In 2020, I became the Board Chair, which gave me the opportunity to work more closely with Beth. Beth is stepping down this summer, after 12 years with YW Boston and six as its head. With her guidance and advocacy, YW Boston has made Boston a more equitable place for the benefit of all residents, in particular women of color. Beth stewarded the non-profit through historic challenges, from a complex strategic planning process to navigating the pandemic to selling the landmark Back Bay building. She also seeded the growth of diversity and inclusion throughout our institutions.  I’ve learned a lot from Beth over the years. From her strength—she’s very direct, and stands up for what she believes to be right. From her willingness to listen to different opinions and perspectives, and change her mind. And I particularly appreciate her combination of vision and strategy. Anyone who wants to make transformative change in their organizations can learn lessons from her tenure. When she led us in a deep probe into the meaning of our mission, she helped us focus on who our beneficiaries really are: not just the clients we consulted or the participants in the program, but the colleagues and clients of those people. She saw how YW Boston was a catalyst, inspiring and supporting people to be change agents in their own organizations. I vividly remember when the Board was discussing a tough decision. We’d been losing money on a volunteer-facilitated service. She wanted to hire staff to deliver it more effectively and charge a fee. We were anxious about the risk of hiring people with a budget deficit. Beth presented the alternatives clearly: we could gradually bleed out over time, or we could take this risk and build toward a sustainable model. She recognized it was the time for bold moves. We agreed. And when the demand for DEI services exploded, we had the people we needed and we were well positioned to provide the services. She also knew that boldness isn’t always about expansion. When I joined the board, YW Boston had 10 or 12 programs—we were spread a little thin. Beth and the leadership team honed the portfolio basically to three: Inclusion Boston, LeadBoston, and FYRE. These, along with advocacy campaigns like parity on boards and United Against Racism, share a theory of change: they build a group of people who have a real deep understanding of equity and inclusion, so that they can go back to their organizations and create change.  That vision has helped create a better climate for everyone. I give Beth my gratitude and my personal admiration, for all that she’s done—for YW Boston, for so many organizations that have worked with us, and for the City of Boston. Thank you, Beth. https://wix.to/Rmy6E0N

🌟 **Inspiring Words from Pope Francis** 🌟 *"Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other."* - Pope Francis In a world that often emphasizes individual success and personal gain, it's vital to remember the importance of community and support. Pope Francis' words remind us that true fulfillment comes from lifting others up and contributing to the common good. Let's take these words to heart and strive to make a positive impact in our workplaces and communities. Whether it's through mentoring, volunteering, or simply offering a helping hand, each act of kindness makes a difference. #Leadership #Community #Inspiration #HelpingOthers #KindnessMatters

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How Compassionate Leadership and Philanthropy Can Alleviate Loneliness and Propel Us Towards a Double Bottom Line   In the words of Robert F Kennedy “We can do better as a nation and we can do better with our relationships with others”.  With those words in mind, it is my belief each of us own a piece of the solution toward the goal of reducing the amount of people who are feeling lonely – isolated – a loss sense of relevancy.   Please take a moment to read this recently published article on how compassionate leadership with philanthropy can alleviate loneliness.   https://lnkd.in/eqGvej32 Kerry Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Italia Natalie Alcantara Tom Johnston

📚✨ Dive into the world of #CatalyticLeadership in philanthropy (#CLIP) with this insightful publication! 🌐 Explore topics such as strategic giving, community engagement, and effective leadership that go beyond traditional approaches >> https://bit.ly/488cDjG

'Community' is one of B Corp's six accountability pillars for measuring impact (our recent recertification score for this pillar was 21.7). For us this means understanding our impact through sourcing, supply chain and partnerships, as well as the way we engage with, and support our customers, industry and social and environmental initiatives. This includes: ✔️ Donating through the 1 Percent Collective ✔️ Offering B-Corp social enterprises and nonprofits a discount on their services ✔️ Providing pro-bono services to organisations that are out there trying to do good Hit this link to read more about what matters to us and how we work.  https://brightly.nz/values

ATTN church leaders! No matter the size, denomination, or stage of growth your church is in, chances are you rely heavily on volunteers to make your church’s programs, services and events come together with ease. With these tips, you'll learn how to recruit church volunteers: https://lnkd.in/gixQNVSM #SitterTree #Volunteer #Church #ChurchStaffing #ChurchLeadership

Russ Hill, our firm’s Executive Chairman, has been a source of inspiration for me since the day I met him. He's instilled a passion for #philanthropy in our #companyculture, shaping who we are today. I'm thankful to Russ for emphasizing the importance of #givingback, which has become integral to my own life. Explore my recent Forbes article, where I dive into how to foster a #culture of giving back, and congratulations to Russ for his recognition from Stanford University. How to Create a Culture of Giving Back and Its Benefits (halberthargrove.com)

Couldn't agree more with my CEO, Paul Sarvadi's words on #NationalNonprofitDay. It's inspiring to see how Insperity values community involvement as a core value. Let's all come together to make a positive impact on our communities. Check out the link to learn more about our CSR efforts 👉 #CommunityMatters