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The first six weeks of a new year pack a lot of punch for those of us involved in issue advocacy, and 2025 has already proven it is likely to take nonprofits on quite a rollercoaster ride. In Oklahoma, we have just started a new legislative session. There are so many firsts, with new leadership,... Continue Reading
As we look around, we are surrounded by newness – a new year, new presidential administration, new Congress, new state legislature and new opportunities and challenges. As they say the only thing constant is change, but, in some cases, what remains the same are the issues we must fight for... Continue Reading
As we approach the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the many aspects of life for which I am grateful. From the cherished relationships I have, to the health and safety of my family, friends, and myself, there is so much to appreciate—and so much that can be easily overlooked amid... Continue Reading
I had the absolute privilege of attending Philanthropy Southwest’s 76th annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this past week with 550 other professionals. The conference, themed ‘Unity in Action,’ is held each year to foster collaboration in the Southwestern philanthropic... Continue Reading
You don’t have to look very far to recognize that we are currently in election season. Driving down the road, you will see candidate signs in yards. There are ads on television and in your email boxes every day. The conversation is everywhere—on the news, social media and even at the... Continue Reading
On August 17, we celebrated National Nonprofit Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the profound impacts nonprofits have on our communities and the outstanding work they provide year-round. While this celebration occurs just once a year, the contributions of the nonprofit sector are felt daily,... Continue Reading
The nonprofit sector is a place to serve and solve problems. It brings together community leaders, lawmakers, academics and volunteers to create positive change in our communities. For nearly 70 years, a provision in the federal tax code Section 501(c)(3), known as the Johnson Amendment, has... Continue Reading
Nonprofits across Oklahoma are crunching the numbers and adjusting their budgets to comply with a new federal salary rule. Starting July 1st, the minimum an employee must earn to be exempt from being paid overtime is increasing from $35,308 to $43,888. On January 1, 2025, the salary threshold will... Continue Reading
This week Oklahoma lost a leader of law, energy, philanthropy, and service. Ray Potts, the patriarch of the Potts family, passed surrounded by his adoring family. I know I join a chorus of others when I say that he and his immense heart will be missed. Words cannot adequately describe a life as... Continue Reading
State lawmakers have the unenviable responsibility of creating next year’s budget and deciding how Oklahoma’s resources will be allocated. Although the numbers in the headlines – numbers with the word “billions” behind them – appear enormous at the onset, when... Continue Reading
Unlike some sectors known for poor gender parity, the nonprofit space is brimming with an inordinate amount of strong, talented women. According to studies, 75% of nonprofit professionals are female, but climbing the career ladder isn’t easy. Even though we account for three out of every... Continue Reading
With two wars raging overseas and a political battle boiling over here at home, we are inundated with messages of hatred, brutality and incivility. Vicious debates about ideology are dividing our country, leaving us weakened by our own discord. Embracing our humanity amid an increasingly inhumane... Continue Reading
