Since 1989, Recovery Month has been nationally observed each September. This month is dedicated to support recovery practices and new evidence-based treatments. Without our strong recovery communities, including dedicated service providers, recovery would not be possible. Today, I am speaking to Dr. Rick Davila, a...
Effie Santos is the President and Co-Founder of Madi’s Movement, a Tampa-based non-profit looking to support foster teens as they reach adulthood. Effie’s professional journey started out in finance, and then moving into non-profit work, her and her family’s life changed dramatically when her 19-year-old...
Leading a nonprofit can have a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Nonprofit leaders are masters at juggling numerous responsibilities while striving to make a genuine impact in their communities. However, it can be easy to get wrapped up in day-to-day tasks and forget that...
We all experience doubt at times. It can creep into our innermost thoughts, undermining our confidence in our own abilities. Self-doubt in particular can be extremely destructive if we begin to believe that we aren’t worthy of love and happiness. If your mind is full...
As we honor Women's History Month this March, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the positive steps we've made and the challenges we continue to overcome. Leading a nonprofit, especially as a woman, has its own list of struggles and victories. Sometimes it can feel...
By Jackie Sue Griffin Being a leader, especially in the nonprofit realm, comes with a list of challenges and it can require a truly intentionally-positive headspace. There are ways to not only overcome these challenges, but also use them as learning opportunities to become the very...
Grant writing serves as a crucial avenue for nonprofits to secure funds, but the journey is rife with challenges, especially when organizations commit to more than they can deliver. In the pursuit of securing funding, nonprofits might succumb to the temptation of overpromising in their...
When applying for grant awards, it's essential to understand two fundamental approaches: paying attention to things already in motion versus attempting to create motion. This distinction is vital for non-profits, where strategic planning and execution can mean the difference between securing funding or falling short...
The Mirror Effect: Reflecting Inward to Ensure Sustainability By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Owner and Executive Director of Jackie Sue Griffin & Associates Sustainable nonprofit organizations are born from a deep-rooted desire to contribute positively to society while addressing endless societal challenges; leaders mobilized as a collective...
Hinds Behavioral Health Services Receives HIV Grant Award from SAMHSA to implement the CARE Program Initiative aims to bolster healthcare engagement for underserved racial and ethnic individuals in Hinds County Hinds Behavioral Health Services, a renowned mental health and substance use treatment provider with 51 years...