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It's all about connection, isn't it? Mahatma Ghandi reminded us - "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." I've met people from across the world I would not have met had it not been for serving on a Board. I've learned lessons about business from industry icons because I served on a Board. I've strengthened my professional sphere of influence because I served on a Board. And I was humbled in so many ways as I walked alongside those so much more courageous than I will ever be who work tirelessly to end the cycles of generational poverty incarceration addiction homelessness unemployment domestic abuse hunger illiteracy because I served on a Board. At Leadership After Dark, we believe every Board seat is priceless because of the impact you can have on an organization AND ALSO because of the incredible journey ahead of you meeting new people, developing new skills, and doing good in ways you never thought possible. Contact us to find out how we can help you start that journey. Connect and Follow for more pro tips. #godogood #leadershipafterdark #nonprofits #socialimpact #communityleadership #civicleadership #boardofdirectors #boardmember #boardtraining #professionaldevelopment

Last month, I got a chance to attend the Advance Peace Forum. Advance Peace is a non-profit profit focused on gun violence reduction. The experience itself was transforming. The stories, the change and impact, and a community of people joining hands to make a difference. I had one moment that i'll never forget. I was carpooling with a group of men back to my hotel from the reception. One of them asked me, "So Priya, you are not scared to be around us?" I asked what did he mean? He replied, "beings around us, Felons." And I said no. If I didn't meet them, didn't hear their stories, didn't see the transformation, I would be. Because we are conditioned to fear them. We're conditioned to fear a certain group of people. But after being a speaker at two of their event, having one on one conversations and then attending a 2-day forum, I've got to learn a lot. My experience has been transformative. When I spoke at previous events about financial trauma from poverty and violence, it was relatable. Their only goal is survival. And your environment will determine how you survive. In order to make an impact, we have to be the change to bring change. We have to educate ourselves, break our own conditioning, and persevere. Until we evolve and break the cycle, the generational cycle of the same behavior and mindset will continue, resulting in the same suffering and struggles. #change #financialtrauma #generationalcurse #gunviolence #growth #financialliteracy #awareness #mentalhealth

Pete Bowen Interview - Giving Children Hope - Overcomers.TV - #360 Pete Bowen - CEO of Giving Children Hope - a faith-based non-profit that helps children and families break out of the cycle of need into success and self-sustainability. We help children and families in Southern California who are housing unstable and looking to build a community to sustain support in areas of food, essentials, and a pathway out of poverty. COVENANT LEADERSHIP - Life is about happiness. Happiness comes from good relationships. Seek wisdom, practice love, and get results. In your relationships with yourself, family and friends, at work and in the community, Until they become habits So you naturally develop the good relationships that give you the best chance for Happiness in life, success at work and home, and change in our nation and world. Happiness. Success. Change the world. Become your best you, one relationship, one habit at a…

We often hear phrases like, "Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime," but is it really that simple? What happens if he doesn’t have the tools, or if the environment around him doesn’t offer the same opportunities? These popular sayings can sometimes miss the point entirely. They ignore the real barriers keeping people in poverty—barriers like access to resources and systemic inequalities. Instead of focusing on clichés, we need to ask the right questions and create solutions that address the root causes. It’s not about teaching someone to fish. It’s about ensuring they have everything they need to succeed. Let’s change the narrative together #TPA #FCC #Nonprofit #TheProsperityAgenda #TheFamilyCenteredCoaching #Coaching #HumanServices #BreakTheCycle #ChallengeTheNarrative #SystemicChange #InclusiveSolutions #Empowerment #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport

Read my latest article: The Silent Challenge of Emotional Health in Nonprofit Management: A Call to Action. 💡 Those who work in Nonprofits work tirelessly to create change, but the emotional strain faced by them is rarely discussed. It's time to change that. In this piece, I explore the hidden struggles that many experience and why prioritising emotional health is critical for sustainable leadership and impact. I would love to hear your thoughts: > Have you ever felt emotionally drained in your role? > What strategies have helped you stay resilient and balanced? Let’s start the conversation and build healthier leadership practices and workspaces together! #NonprofitLeadership #Nonprofit #NGO #WorkLifeBalance #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #LeadershipMatters #SustainableImpact

The act of sharing a story requires vulnerability and courage. When individuals open up about their struggles, hopes, and faith journeys, it creates a space for others to empathize and connect on a deeper level. Watch the full video: https://vist.ly/zqc3 #churchmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #christiannonprofit #churchcommunications #storiesmobilize #endstorypoverty

There is allways something that numbers don’t show and homelessness is not any different. The numbers of homelessness about the resources and the impact don’t show the everyday conversations. The numbers don’t show the social aspects of feeling like you have nothing to be and no where to go. The numbers don’t show the day in and out drain on your soul that is felt when you live in the streets. The numbers also don’t show that we are warriors. The news reports cast us like we have never lost before and can’t handle being pushed down. Well I wrote the book on being pushed down and getting back up. That book is called Life Beyond Today. And if you follow along I will show you how I overcome homelessness, battle the risk factors in my own day to day life and how we can and will empower those that fall through the cracks. #writers #homelessnessawareness #leadership #nonprofits #boardmembers #housingcrisis

Don’t let someone’s inaction fuel your action and don’t let someone’s action fuel your inaction. A lot of the times when we see others acting and creating empowerment we may use it as an excuse to not do as much because they are coving it or because we think we cannot level up too. Or there are times that when another’s person is not acting so we act thinking we have to as if we don’t no one will. Each way of motivation is as dangerous as the next. As they rely on the actions of others to judge our own. Instead do some self reflection and pull from within the truth of your resources, time and effort and begin to act accordingly. With focus on these internal measures as opposed to external markers we can create compassionate and sustainable empowerment. #empowerment #homelessness #policy #teambuilding #nonprofit

Traditional aid models are not enough. People living in #ExtremePoverty face a variety of needs and multi-dimensional barriers to improving their economic status and overall well-being. #Coaching is a critical component in supporting our participants. Established, trusted, and ongoing relationships with coaches help keep participants motivated and foster self-reliance. Through our sequenced and multi-faceted intervention, the #GraduationApproach, we empower extremely poor individuals to move beyond dependency on aid and build #SustainableLivelihoods. #PartneringWithWomen #InvestInWomen #nonprofit #EndPoverty #SustainableDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment

By positioning themselves as guides, ministry leaders empower individuals to take charge of their own journeys. Instead of being passive recipients of help, individuals are encouraged to actively participate in their own transformation. This empowerment can lead to more sustainable and lasting change. Watch the full video: https://vist.ly/39n7s #churchmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #christiannonprofit #churchcommunications #storiesmobilize #endstorypoverty