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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Aug 14
- 1 min
Don't Panic, Prepare
A government shut down could happen on October 1. Congress has recessed until early September, but must pass a spending bill by September...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
Nonprofits are the Antidote
Every day, the news is filled with stories of violence driven by fear and polarization. Nonprofits and individuals are struggling with...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
We Need Justice Not Charity
It was true one hundred years ago and it is true today. As nonprofit leaders, we are busy with the day-to-day operations of our...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
We are the Beacons of Hope
"Power is never absolute. There is always resistance." The Power Manual, How to Master Complex Power Dynamics, Cyndi Suarez, 2018 Many of...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Jun 8, 2022
- 1 min
Nonprofits and Civic Engagement
Nonprofits and civic engagement are natural partners. Nonprofits provide programs and services to help community members. Programs and...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding a Bill in Context
When reviewing a bill, it is important to consider it from a variety of perspectives and be aware of the context. 2022 is an election...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Dec 19, 2021
- 2 min
Watching Change Happen
The Senate Floor Session on December 16 gave us an opportunity to watch change happen. The matter under consideration was the proposed...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Life is Complicated
The prepackaged, dominant culture narrative of Thanksgiving commemorates an occasion when Native Americans saved the Pilgrims by sharing...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Congress Matters, Even When It Looks More Like Politics Than Governance
Watching Congress can be frustrating. It’s tempting to ignore the machinations of politics—very tempting. However, the federal government...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Where's the Money?
We’ve heard the state has a budget surplus, and that American Rescue Plan Act funds are flowing into New Mexico, but where’s the money?...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Nonprofits: Seize the Day!
We are standing between the past and the future. Our pre-pandemic way of being and doing is over. We need to let go of our pre-pandemic...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
Networking for Abundance & Strength
When a tree grows by itself, its ability to survive and thrive rests upon itself and the whims of weather. When a tree grows with other...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
Myth of Independence
We just celebrated the 4th of July, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the United States gained its...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
"Tempting but untenable"
Those are the words of Anand Ghiridharadas in his guest monologue, titled “Plague and renaissance, a case for transformation.” The Ink,...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Re-Examining Our Relationship with Funders
The pandemic made us re-examine everything: the way we work, how we fundraise, and our relationships with funders. People depended on...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding the Jan 6 Riot on Congress in Context
If you are unsettled and upset, you're not alone. You might be angry or afraid. All of these responses are appropriate. Give yourself...
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Tsiporah Nephesh, she/her
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Let's Not "Go Back"
I hear people say that they want to get past the pandemic and "go back to normal." I don't. Yes, I want to get past the pandemic, but I...
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