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Why Listening to All Sides Matters

By Carrie Fox Last weekend, I was listening to a radio program when I heard a fascinating interview. Truth is, I can’t remember the name of the individual being interviewed. I can’t even remember why he was chosen to be featured in the…

Two people of different races and genders sitting in front of their laptops

Four Ways that Organizations Miss the Mark on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

At Mission Forward®, we create transformational trainings that model what is possible in the world. We believe that the future will be inclusive and just.

Speakers on-stage at Mission Forward event

Industry Commentary, Race Equity

Listening and Taking Action on the Black Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S

By Bayonia Marshall and Elena Hilton Early last week, Mission Partners hosted its 2019 Mission Forward® Spring Reception, Hear Her: A Call To Action on Maternal Mortality. Held at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Total Health in Washington,…

Industry Commentary, Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Bring on Your Unsolvable Problems

by Carrie Fox What happens when you put a mechanical engineer squarely in the center of a university’s department of obstetrics and gynecology? No, this is not the start of a joke. In fact, it’s at the center of one of the most fascinating…

A crowd of people on the Mall in Washington, DC waving American flags. The Washington Monument is in the background.

Industry Commentary, Race Equity

On Brave Actions and Bold Speak

By Carrie Fox Above my youngest daughter’s bed hangs a framed sign that reads “Be Brave”. My husband and I were intentional in hanging that sign, and we remain focused on instilling its message in our children: to stand…

Industry Commentary, Race Equity

The 5.5 Million Women Protest in Kerala You Should Have Heard About

By Becky George On New Year’s Day, our world experienced a beautiful display of women standing together in solidarity against gender inequity. Reports state millions of people in Kerala, India stood together to create a literal 385…

people walking across a busy intersection

Inclusive Marketing, Industry Commentary

Do I Belong Here?

Last month, NBC News’ Generation Latino blog published the story of 18-year old Jason Mero, who headed off to Brown University this fall, “proudly staking claim to his Latinx heritage, but mindful that the sacrifices his immigrant parents…

Children Playing with a parachute in Haiti

Industry Commentary, Management, Team Management and Workplace

Why Sabbaticals Matter at Mission Partners

By Hannah Lee “It’s not the answer that enlightens, but the question” –Eugene Ionesco As a communications professional, an important part of my job entails developing and delivering clear messages—researching, structuring…

Inclusive Marketing, Industry Commentary

Changing the Narrative

By Carrie Fox I was 16 and working my earliest job in public relations when I first experienced the power of narrative change. It was coming on Christmas and I had been tasked with telling the story of another 16-year old girl living with…

Inclusive Marketing, Industry Commentary

Was it Your Mail I Opened?

By Carrie Fox Given my line of work, I receive a significant amount of mail from social good organizations. That means I’m on the receiving end of a lot of fundraising appeals, annual reports, and marketing materials—some very well-produced…