Jackie Mahendra

@jaxsun

Advising funders & changemakers. Past: Sr. Advisor , ED , co-founder , alum

San Francisco, CA
Joined July 2007
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  1. Jan 20

    Many leaders are seeking more than the traditional “top-down” org chart model. Curious to hear from others with “circular” org charts & how this supports (or doesn’t) team cohesion, clarity, & empowerment.

    Her exploration of the tension between achievement and the pursuit of liberation in our work is fascinating— Mission, vision, values, metaphor by Hanna Thomas Uose:
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  2. Jan 9

    “Many collaborators know well that community-led change is emergent and nonlinear. Yet, the underlying assumptions and practices of traditional philanthropy often conflict with this reality.” Good read on how the funding community can build trust with community leaders. 👍🏼

    What does it look like to build trust? Victor Tavarez, John Harper & Fay Hanleybrown () offer suggestions for funders to be humble learners and operate with transparency. Part of a new series on collective impact, sponsored by .
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  3. Jan 2

    I spent most of 2021 off Twitter to focus on my daughter - born in Feb! - and on consulting for amazing groups. My 2022 Twitter intention is to regularly (~few times/wk) share inspiring or thought-provoking reads while staying grounded & balanced. What’s yours? Tips? 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

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  4. 27 Aug 2021

    Provocative & powerful: “Adaptation requires the humility to accept that we have a lot to learn, even from the smallest of organisms, or a single strand of chromosomes that happen to carry the genetic material needed to eat methane, a primary driver of climate change.”

    Borgs are a newly-discovered linear chromosome that could help to control greenhouse gas emissions. But true adaptation requires humility as well as ingenuity.
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  5. 23 Aug 2021

    Misinfo & lies can kill— as much as a virus. Radio host’s brother shares his message of regret & desire for anyone who can to vaccinate as soon as possible. Whopping 97% in hospitals for are unvaccinated, reports .

    "The death of conservative radio host Phil Valentine due to Covid-19 should make many in the conservative mediatic ecosystem stop misinforming their audiences on the pandemic and the effectiveness of the vaccines," Dean Obeidallah writes. |
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  6. 23 Aug 2021

    Will today’s vaccine approval impact spread, amidst the surge? Here’s (my partner) in today:

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  7. 14 Jun 2021

    Indeed— much of the time “low overhead” means lack of investment in effective management, technology, systems, innovation...a downward spiral driven by fundraising (which also requires overhead). The lack of hands-on experience (by boards, funders) is a real challenge here.

    As our research shows, many people can't even define overhead in the first place. They automatically react negatively to the word, even if they support capacity/other costs. We talk about it on this podcast. cc
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    30 Apr 2021

    Mission Oxygen is importing oxygen concentrators to donate to hospitals in India. If you're able to support their work, please do. You'll get a signed book from one of us to thank you. Thread below with info. Grateful to Sonia for leading this—

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  9. 30 Apr 2021

    Creative effort to get oxygen to India’s frontline hospitals. 👇🏼

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    30 Apr 2021

    The only way global pandemics end is with global cooperation and mutual aid.

    The first of several emergency COVID-19 relief shipments from the United States has arrived in India! Building on over 70 years of cooperation, the United States stands with India as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic together.
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  11. 30 Apr 2021

    Some ways to help with

    Orgs that I have gotten verified information that you can support doing work on the ground in India. + . What other orgs are you supporting that you have personally verified are doing work on the ground. Please share.
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  12. 30 Apr 2021

    Coming out of Twitter sabbatical (briefly) to send gratitude to everyone who’s working on mutual aid & donations to help India navigate the covid surge disaster. 🙏🏼 Such a devastating situation right now.

    If you are an employer or know Indian people, check on em. W the rates if covid in India & the deaths, there is a very good chance that they know someone who is or will die of covid. Use Ur power of grace, create space in addition to donating & keeping Govt. accountable.
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  13. 20 Jan 2021

    Loved that line! What a bright light. ✨🙏🏼✨

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  14. 20 Jan 2021

    We might need a hard reboot on trust... “Trust requires building spaces where we’re able to see and meet those who are different from us, and ultimately form relationships.” -

    How can Biden bring the country together? Thankful to have ideas included (alongside the brilliant and and many others) in this roundup.
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    20 Jan 2021

    What a moment for our country and for women of color in particular. The first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, administers the oath of office to the Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black, South Asian, and woman to hold this office.

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  16. 20 Jan 2021

    Wow, just sworn in. Biden’s reaction: “Alright!”

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  17. 20 Jan 2021

    A fitting tribute on a historic day.

    On this historic day, I’m wearing Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s pearls, given to me by her goddaughter, who said that her godmother “would not want it any other way.” Because of Shirley Chisholm, I am. Because of Shirley Chisholm, Vice President Harris is.
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  18. 6 Jan 2021

    Reminder:

    While today’s terrible display of terror and meanness shakes us, let’s remember: , Jewish son of an immigrant & , first Black Senator from Georgia, will join a Catholic POTUS & the first woman, Black + Indian VP in our nation’s capital. God bless America.
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  19. 6 Jan 2021

    Interesting question -- thoughts? 👇🏽

    Say Trump gets banned from Twitter in the next 4 days, and say (hypothetically) 5 days from now you were gathering a bunch of Internet makers, thinkers and visionaries to talk about better digital spaces. What conversation (if any) would you want to hear on the topic?
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  20. 6 Jan 2021

    Million $ question! Devastating day, but I remain hopeful because hope is a practice, because of all the brave souls defending democracy from violent attacks, & because we still have a shot to transform the cynical politics of fear, division & lies that so many have embraced.

    Did the Capitol police not expect this? Why not? Did they not think these white folks would do this? Whenever Black people protest for justice, the National Guard is on standby with a militarized police force using violent tactics against peaceful groups.
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