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Lead Like Big Mama
Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Lasting Impact
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Shifting at Any Age: A Lesson in the Power and Grace of Letting Go
Hello friends, here’s my latest funding news and grant opportunities list at Big Mama’s Playbook ! Now t his week’s post, it’s about:...
May 124 min read
Leadership Ain’t Always Loud, But It’s Always Clear
Hello friends, here’s my latest funding news and grant opportunities at Big Mama’s Playbook ! For t his week’s post, it’s about… systems...
Apr 284 min read
Lead Like Big Mama: Choose Soul Over Spotlight
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama friends, my recent Big Mama’s Playbook is here where you can find many new grant opportunities! Now on to this...
Apr 144 min read
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child. And in Adulthood, the Village is Still Required...
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama friends, here’s the latest Big Mama’s Playbook for grant opportunities! This week’s post… another personal...
Mar 314 min read
Grace, Grit, and a Bowl of Grits: Leadership Lessons from Big Mama’s Table
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama friends, registration closes Tuesday, March 25th for Start Grant Writing! I’d love for you to join me. Also...
Mar 174 min read
What to Know…When the Money Moves.
Greetings! Remember to book your space for Start Grant Writing and check out Big Mama’s Playbook for new grants! Happy Social Work...
Mar 33 min read
From Protest to Power: A Boomer’s Guide for the Next Generations to Challenge Authority
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama friends, remember to book your space for Start Grant Writing! Also visit Big Mama’s Playbook for grant...
Feb 174 min read
Leading Through the Noise Without Getting Overwhelmed
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama family, registration is NOW OPEN for Start Grant Writing! Want an affordable way to learn how to write a...
Feb 34 min read
Next Leaders Up: Some Words of Wisdom from Mr. Rogers and Big Mama
Hello, Lead Like Big Mama family, I am BACK! I took a much-needed break from writing blog posts and scouring through hundreds of...
Jan 204 min read
Lead Like Big Mama: Reflections, Milestones, and Moving Forward
Grant Seekers: the FINAL Big Mama’s Playbook for 2024! Well, it seems that last week’s post on accountability struck some nerves –...
Dec 16, 20244 min read
How to Teach Accountability and Avoid “Bougie/Karen/Chad-ish” Behaviors
As I begin to close out my weekly posts for 2024, I wanted to address this topic: accountability. So, let me start with a confession: my...
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Growing Up Patricia: A Black Girl’s Journey to Becoming a Big Mama Through a Name
In the fifties and sixties, being a Black girl named Patricia was such a common name. For a Black girl navigating the world of mostly...
Dec 2, 20244 min read
A Call to Action from a “Gentle Giant”: People Get Ready
The late Curtis Mayfield was a prolific singer/songwriter during the 60’s and 70’s, nicknamed the “Gentle Giant”. His influential music...
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Around the Kitchen Table: The Cultures We Create and the People We Choose
Grant Seekers : Check out this week’s Big Mama’s Playbook . Now this week’s topic: The Cultures We Create and the People We Choose It’s...
Nov 18, 20244 min read
What’s Next: When the Leader is a Mess
Grant Seekers: Walmart has a funding opportunity in Big Mama’s Playbook or scroll down to the end of this week’s post (that’s usually...
Nov 11, 20244 min read
Who Moved My Cheese? Surviving Organizational Change (Even If You Don’t Like Cheese)
Hey Grant Seekers : find a funding opportunity in Big Mama’s Playbook or scroll down to the end of this week’s post (that’s usually...
Nov 4, 20244 min read
A Leadership Lesson in Emotional Maturity
Grant seekers, especially new, early-stage nonprofits: find a funding opportunity in Big Mama’s Playbook or scroll down to the end of...
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Quiet Wisdom. The Unassuming Leaders Among Us
Grant seekers: don’t forget my weekly list of grant funding opportunities in Big Mama’s Playbook! Check out this week’s listing here –...
Oct 21, 20244 min read
The Immature Leader: Be Careful Who You Follow
Grant seekers: don’t forget my weekly list of grant funding opportunities in Big Mama’s Playbook! Check out this week’s listing here –...
Oct 14, 20244 min read
The Maturity Factor: Be Careful Who You Follow
Hello friends, I have heard from many of you about my latest posts on emotional maturity! Thank you for taking the time to drop me a...
Oct 7, 20244 min read
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