Loftis Partners

Calling all Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey (NC) nonprofit board and staff! Bring a teammate and join us for a day of learning, networking, and funding insights, with workshops on fundraising and?grant?writing and a panel discussion with key funders supporting nonprofits in the A-M-Y region—lunch included. It's going to be a great day...hope to see you there! Location: SAM Center at Mayland Community College Tuesday, March 25th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Register for one session or attend all-day The event is?FREE, but please?register?by?March 18th.?Lunch will be served at 12 pm, and the Funders panel will begin at 12:30 pm. Vegan and gluten-free food options will be available. Morning Session: Future-Proofing Your Fundraising: Building a Resilient Revenue Strategy for 2025 with Simone Adams Lunch Session: We've Survived Helene. Now What? A Conversation with Local Funders (including Dogwood Health Trust, WNC Bridge Foundation, and AMY Wellness Foundation) Afternoon Session: Grant Writing 101: What You Need to Know?with Simone Adams Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eiWrk5XC

I'm so excited to speak at the REACH Women's Network conference on Wednesday, April 23, in Winston-Salem, NC. In my morning breakout session, I will address "Pay Equity for Women: Is It Possible?" Unfortunately, the gender pay gap widened for the first time in 20 years. What can one person do? Specifically, we'll dive deep into: ?? Sticky floors (what we believe about women) ?? Broken rungs (that first supervisor role is super important) ?? Glass ceiling (getting into senior leadership) ??? Glass cliffs (surrounding yourself with support as a senior leader) Registration is now open. See you there! #reachwomensconference #winstonsalemwomen #genderpaygap #ispayequitypossible

Do you ever wonder if you could make more money? Maybe you look at job posting websites and dream about making a change? In this uncertain world, one thing is certain - we all need money to live. If you are looking to increase your pay or even understand how to benchmark salaries, then I've got an event for you! Join me on Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00am EST for a FREE 90-minute workshop. You will learn: ?? How pay is generally determined across industries ?? How to identify your specific pay needs ?? How to benchmark your salary with real data. You must be a member of the FREE Pay Equity Collective to attend, and a recording of the event will be available to all members. Sign up at www.loftispartners.com #salarynegotiation #paygaps #salarybenchmarking

Do you ever wonder if you could make more money??Maybe you look at job posting websites and dream about making a change? In this uncertain world, one thing is certain - we ALL need money to live. If you are looking to increase your pay or even understand how to benchmark salaries, then I've got an event for you! Join us?Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00am EST?for a FREE 90-minute workshop. You will learn: ?? How pay is generally determined across industries ?? How to identify your specific pay needs ?? How to benchmark your salary with real data. You must be a member of the FREE Pay Equity Collective to attend, and a recording of the event will be available to all members.?Sign up now.?

Attention North Carolina (or nearby) friends! Feeding Avery Families is hiring for an Executive Director. Who would be a good fit? ?? You have experience with food access and organizing in rural areas. ?? You've been in a leadership role with success in fundraising, board governance, and financial management. ?? You live in Avery County or a reasonable commute in winter weather. I've been in this role since September 1, so I can testify to the amazing staff, volunteers, and board who are looking for the next leader with great anticipation.

This month I'm highlighting different women who inspire and teach me. Ericka Hines, JD is definitely on that list! I first learned about Ericka a few years ago when she released the Black Women Thriving report about black women's experiences in the workplace. It's an incredibly rich read. Now she is launching a new online platform for her work. Definitely give her a follow. #womensupportingwomen #womentogether #blackwomenthriving

What do you wish you knew a year ago? That's what I'm discussing in this month's newsletter about interim leadership at a nonprofit. Enjoy!

My friend Shelly Dhamija has co-authored a book about compassion in the workplace. What a needed theme these days! In Chapter 8, Shelly outlines how Use of Self increases our leadership effectiveness. What is Use of Self? It's a continual journey of learning about ourselves while also opening ourselves up to community. Self-assessment isn't always easy because we can easily ignore what we need to change. Also, asking for meaningful feedback can feel scary. However, effective leaders effectively know themselves. Here are some quotes from Shelly's chapter that struck a chord in me: "With a firm commitment to practice, I built my emotional muscles. I learned to stop judging myself and I was surprised to see how, in turn, I let go of judgement for others as well." "Who we are always goes with us into each of our roles and situations. Our collective knowledge, thoughts, feelings, experiences, and vulnerabilities inform all that we do." “Preach what you practice, should be the mantra—not, Practice what you preach. The mantra’s essence lies in paying attention to seeing self, seeing others, and seeing context. Wherever we show up, our whole self comes along." Such a great read right now. Buy it now on Amazon Kindle.

Uncertainty and constant change are a way of life now. How are YOU navigating the changing waters? Today I'm revisiting a valuable conversation with Myrna Roselind Jelman where we discuss how the state of constant upheaval is impacting the workplace at EVERY level, from strategy to leadership to frontline workers to teams. We discuss the following questions? ? How is organization upheaval disrupting our workplaces? ? Considering what's happening in our workplaces, what are some principles we can use to these dynamics change for the better? ?? What are some examples that you've seen where these principles can actually change things? ?? What are some future workplace trends? If you are looking for ways to take immediate action, then take the time to read this post and listen to our conversation. We got you. #uncertainty #changingworkplaces #navigatingchange #organizationdevelopment #organizationdesign

This month I'm highlighting people who inspire and teach me. Lisa Woolfork is definitely part of that list! Lisa has built a beautiful sewing community for Black Women. Additionally, she is a college professor and all-around creator. Give her a follow here and on IG. Plus, listen to her podcast. I am not part of the sewing community, and I learn so much. #inspiringleaders #womensupportingwomen #blackwomenstitch