Jim Taylor’s Tweets

Jan 20

When it Comes to Boards, “Who” Matters - The Center for Effective Philanthropy cep.org/when-it-comes- Illuminating piece from

When it Comes to Boards, “Who” Matters - The Center for Effective Philanthropy

president & CEO

@AnneWallestad

as she reflects on relationship between "who" the board is and "what" it is doing for racial equity.

cep.org

Jan 18

It’s Time to Heal blog.boardsource.org/blog/time-to-h In this piece I reflect on today's observance of the 6th Annual National Day of Racial Healing and how it can inspire nonprofit boards. #HowWeHeal #racialequity

Jim Taylor discusses how nonprofit boards can help to heal the wounds of racism and enable us to transform the hope of racial justice into reality.

It’s Time to Heal

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Jim Taylor Retweeted

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about "connecting #nonprofit #boards to the communities they serve through #feedback and #listening THIS WEDNESDAY, Oct 13 @ 2 pm ET buff.ly/3kUvOa4

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Aug 24, 2021

What Boards Can Learn from the Story of Nikole Hannah-Jones blog.boardsource.org/blog/boards-ca In this piece I share my perspective on lessons that nonprofit boards can learn from the tenure scandal regarding Nikole Hannah-Jones and UNC-Chapel Hill.

What Boards Can Learn from the Story of Nikole Hannah-Jones

Jim Taylor reflects on the story of Nikole Hannah-Jones and shares significant lessons for boards that are worth exploring.

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May 5, 2021

The March Continues blog.boardsource.org/blog/the-march Reflecting on the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, in this piece I urge us all to find ways to "join the march" by supporting organizations that are focusing on criminal justice and police reform.

Jim Taylor shares two stories of two unexpected “marchers” that he has encountered along the way in our collective journey to achieve racial justice.

The March Continues

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Mar 10, 2021

Groundbreaking piece in

@SSIReview

by

@AnneWallestad

, CEO of

, on how social sector boards need to change to have optimal impact in the world.

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BoardSource

· Mar 10, 2021

Essential board member reading: The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership, via @AnneWallestad in @SSIReview. Realign your board’s purpose to shift from serving your organization to fulfilling your purpose. Read more: hubs.ly/H0J1sp80

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Mar 2, 2021

Getting to the “Heart” of Racial Equity blog.boardsource.org/blog/getting-t In this piece I share my perspectives on the importance of nonprofits applying their "heads and hearts" in support of our vision of a racially equitable society. #DiversityandInclusion #racialequity

Getting to the “Heart” of Racial Equity

Jim Taylor urges leaders to commit to the public good, emphasizing serving those who have been disproportionately impacted by not being born into privilege.

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Oct 30, 2020

Facing the Challenge of Racial Inequity — or Avoiding It blog.boardsource.org/blog/facing-th In this piece I share my thoughts on the importance of facing the reality of racial inequity -- and what's at stake if we don't.

Facing the Challenge of Racial Inequity — or Avoiding It

Jim Taylor of BoardSource shares his assessment of the current state of racial inequity in our sector and society.

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"The for-profit sector has built the business case for equity...we need to do a better job packaging that information for nonprofits." -

@YolandaCoentro

on how we can bring more diversity to boards and leadership in the sector. #Upswell2020

Yolanda Coentro and 5 others

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Only 23% of black run #nonprofit organizations have 3 months of cash on hand as a result of the pandemic, as reported in the Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector report. The nonprofit sector will not be truly healthy until it is truly equitable. #Upswell2020

BoardSource and 8 others

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America has never needed more from civil society. At this critical inflection point, #TheBigReset is here to offer support and guidance for nonprofit organizations and funders to navigate these ever-changing times. Learn more:

leapofreason.org

The Big Reset Homepage

The Big Reset was created to help you and your organization focus on what really matters at this important inflection point.

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Jim Taylor Retweeted

Children's Defense Fund

@ChildDefender

Sep 2, 2020

NEWS: Nationally respected thought leader in racial equity, community building, and children’s welfare

@revdrstarsky

will succeed Marian Wright Edelman as President of the Children’s Defense Fund. Release: childrensdefense.org/2020/cdf-annou

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Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color blog.boardsource.org/blog/recruitin In this piece I draw on personal experience as I share my perspectives on how nonprofit boards can respectfully recruit and retain people of color.

Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color

Jim Taylor of BoardSource shares his board recruitment experiences and how nonprofit boards can recruit people of color respectfully and equitably.

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"Nonprofits Must Advocate," via

Advocacy Is Essential to Fulfill Your Mission and Serve Your Communities Today’s post is the third in a series about board members and nonprofits advocating for their missions and the people they s…

blog. "[A]dvocacy is too important ... to be considered something 'extra' or 'nice to do.' It’s absolutely essential to the work of our organizations and our ability to fulfill our missions ..." bit.ly/3gTaUDZ

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Excellent interview with BoardSource Chief of Staff Judy Reckelhoff on the need for board members to advocate for the organization's they serve.

leadingwell.org

Nonprofits Must Advocate

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A simple change that is powerful in its significance. This is what board commitment to inclusion and learning looks like. Congratulations to the

@museumofus

and its board and staff leadership. bit.ly/3a08l0l We

As it moves forward with decolonizing, Museum of Man gets a new name

are proud to know you and your good work.

sandiegouniontribune.com

The Balboa Park institution will be known now as the Museum of Us

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Aug 5, 2020

The Value of Lived Experience blog.boardsource.org/blog/value-of- In this piece, I share the importance of including those with relevant lived experiences in board room discussions -- and what boards could be missing when they don't.

The Value of Lived Experience

Without the lived experiences of the people and communities they serve, nonprofit boards can miss what the real needs are—and what can make a difference.

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Looking forward to what is sure to be a great discussion with two fabulous leaders and consultants to boards.

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Nonprofit Quarterly

@npquarterly

· Jun 15, 2020

How can boards join the movement for #racialjustice? Find out during this two-part webinar series with @VernettaWalker and @Sage_Network Robin Stacia on June 22nd and June 29th! Register here: bit.ly/2C3SgK0

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Today's the last day to submit! #Nominate an outstanding leader 40 or younger for this year’s #AmExLeads NGen Award. Winners will be announced this summer! #UpswellPopUp #Upswell2020 independentsector.org/news-post/nomi

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Now That We Know Better blog.boardsource.org/blog/now-that- Calling on nonprofit board members (especially white nonprofit board members) to "do better now that we know better" on racial inequity

Jim Taylor highlights three examples that may indicate we are starting to understand how to do better – if we apply these lessons to accelerate change.

Now That We Know Better

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May 22, 2020

Sharing my reflections on why nonprofit boards have made little progress in becoming more diverse, inclusive, and equity-focused -- and on what it will take to do better.

@BridgespanGroup

@echoinggreen

Reflections on Trust and Its Relationship to Racial Inequity on Nonprofit Boards

Looking at four barriers nonprofits have built that are impeding diverse leaders and people of color from serving on boards.

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May 4, 2020

In this blog post, I share my perspective on key questions and issues nonprofit boards should be considering so that the poor and communities of color are treated fairly and equitably during this time of crisis. #racialequity #healthequity #COVID

It's Time to Talk About...What Board Commitment to Equity Looks Like in This Moment

This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on communities of color. What can boards do to mitigate its impact on the vulnerable communities they serve?

How to Center Race Equity in Your Organization's COVID-19 Response — Independent Sector

Apr 20, 2020

Looking forward to this important April 21st session hosted by

@IndSector

on how organizations can center equity in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. #healthequity #racial equity

independentsector.org

Vulnerable populations across the U.S. are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disparities faced by these communities reflect the ongoing consequences of inequality,...

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