Respect and Dignity are Not Good Enough: A Common Pitfall in Ethical Communications
If your Ethical Fundraising Guidelines rely on words like “Dignity” and “Respect” to inform behavior and practice, chances are you’re not accomplishing very much. When I read through guidelines for ethical storytelling or ethical photography and come across the phrases like “we believe in treating everyone with respect,” I’m inclined to ask three questions: What is considered […]
Equity: Asking One Tough Question
Michelle DePass, Executive Director of Meyer Memorial Trust, speaks on advancing equity in Oregon. In this post, I unpack one tough question we can all use to guide our decisions around equity. Meyer Memorial Trust, an iconic foundation in Portland, recently announced that it was appointing a new executive director, Michelle DePass. While reading the press release, […]
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
A few ideas about how our organization can contribute to a more equitable world.