I was raised by a single woman. My mother is tough, and I’d often joke as a child that she was a man when it came to emotions. She doesn’t cry often, but when she does, it is usually because of death or something equally as serious. Nonetheless, my mother is an OG, which worked to my advantage...

In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic—as lockdowns across the country came one after the other—leadership and staff of charities scrambled to deal with their new reality, immediate plans, budgets and communications. Six months later, we’ve settled into a cautious routine. But what happens...

The house is still and quiet. I just clocked out from my second job to write about my experience as a working mom in fundraising. The dim light reminds me that I’m not alone. My three-year-old lays asleep with a fever in my guest room-turned-office. She’s been vomiting all day and I’m beyond...

AFP Member Spotlights are a recurring series of interviews with AFP members, highlighting the unique individuals and career paths that exist within the fundraising profession. If you know an inspiring fundraising professional who deserves to be featured, please email [email protected]. In this...