If you’ve ever been a volunteer treasurer, you’ll know how it goes. You put your hand up to help your local club, society, or charity — and suddenly you’re dealing with bank statements, spreadsheets, and year-end reports. It can be stressful, confusing, and more than a little time-consuming. Most people in these roles didn’t sign …
Good Numbers: Making Money Simple for Small Charities in Aotearoa Read More »
My last post reflected on the five years since the incident, resulting in the cancellation of the 2019 pride parade and the establishment of a separate organisation running future parades. A contributing factor to this schism was the lack of intergenerational solidarity in our rainbow communities and the spaces in which to develop and foster …
Addressing the generation gap in Rainbow communities Read More »
As the 2024 parade prepares to head up Ponsonby Road, I thought it timely to reflect on the incident that preceded the 2019 pride parade here in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Or rather, the lack of a 2019 parade. Many I speak with have strong feelings about what went down towards the end of 2018, and, …
Five years on, the 2019 pride parade that wasn’t. Read More »
The hype surrounding AI right now is, in many ways, just that. However, the attention brought to Generative AI in the last twelve months and the ensuing race between Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI (the makers of ChatGPT) has resulted in numerous useful tools coming to market. The Philanthropic sector is following a cautious and considered …
Three ways to ethically use AI in Philanthropy right now Read More »
As a supervisor to and manager in the non-profit sector, I’ve witnessed individuals grappling with completing tasks and progressing to the next stage. Perfectionism, fear of feedback, and procrastination can stem from the implicit assumptions of delivering a flawless final product. This pressure increases stress for staff and hinder an open, collaborative, reflective way of …
Embracing the Minimum Viable Product Approach in the Non-Profit Sector Read More »
February and March each year bring the anticipated slew of rainbow decorations adorning our streets, office spaces and social media as Aotearoa and Australia celebrate their annual Pride months. I’ve just returned from a few days in Sydney, and the usual Pride decorations had been ramped up by a factor of ten with the city …
Should you create a Rainbow version of your logo this Pride? Read More »
