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Today, we're facing another extraordinary moment. Government funding reductions and uncertainty are destabilizing nonprofits. Economic pressures constrain donors. Meanwhile, community needs persist and, in many cases, intensify. Yet we're debating whether there are too many nonprofits. We're asking the wrong question.
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For decades, women have been encouraged to negotiate harder, build confidence, and lean into leadership. But what happens when the barriers to advancement aren't individual shortcomings, but systems that need to change? Drawing on more than a decade of experience leading Women's Fund of Rhode Island, Kelly Nevins challenges conventional career advice and shares three practical ways women can use their influence to create more equitable workplaces, not just for themselves, but for those who follow.
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"One of our proudest traditions is celebrating women who lead with generosity, courage, and collaboration," said group creator Dennise M. Kowalczyk. "When we open up a space where women can connect and harness the power of collective change, remarkable things happen."
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To sculpt a generation of leaders, especially young women, we must first provide the tools. Beneath the stone, the sculpture—the potential within every girl—has always existed. We must provide the chisel, the tools necessary to find and form the skills that will lead her to greatness. To encourage girls to be more civically minded, we must first assure them that they have an impact, and that they are capable.
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The paradoxical effects of education and parenthood on the earnings of men and women illuminate the “Prove it Again9” pattern of bias that affects women and other marginalized communities in the professional world. Be prepared to advocate for yourself, but know that you and your skillset are just as valid as those who do not face repeated doubt or questioning of their competence and capabilities.
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"The blaring of the alarm cut through what those days could be called a "deep sleep." My mind raced through a mental checklist, which made my heart race and my palms sweat. I wanted to stay in bed, pull the covers over my tear-stained face, and simply melt away into the mattress, escaping from all that lay ahead.  I was exhausted even before my feet hit the floor.   That phase of my life was deeply connected to the end of someone else’s, and a new, imposed identification had been added to my human resume: “caregiver.”
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Happy September! With fall weather starting to come back into full swing, so is another school year. However, this year might be the first time for many young women that they will not be going back to school and instead launching themselves into the full-time workforce. No matter what industry you are in, having an experienced mentor is not only helpful for the mentee but also for the mentor. Author Karen Gregory details the benefits of female-to-female mentorship, spotlights a local mentor, and highlights some current mentorship opportunities here in RI.
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This month's featured author is Lizbeth Guzman. Lizbeth's piece is part of her senior project on women's right to reproductive autonomy. "I want to educate women, preferably youth. I would like to inform them on current reproductive laws, how to practice safe sex, and where to go for further resources." Lizbeth also included an anonymous survey in her post to see how much readers know about their reproductive rights. No personal information will be recorded and there are no wrong answers: https://forms.gle/Xm3sURtxahSh6DAK9
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What makes a leader stand out in 2022?
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10 Actions to Break the Bias for Greater Gender Parity
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