Posts by Schonfield Consulting
Honoring Judy Heumann
Last month, the world lost Judy Heumann, widely regarded as the “Mother of the disability rights movement.” Our former client Neil Jacobson with Abilicorp wrote this beautiful tribute about his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Judy. We are honored to have worked with Neil, and are so grateful for Judith’s incredible work.
Read MoreLead With Joy
In today’s world of growing social, political and environmental unrest, joy is not something we often think about in our social change work. But this webinar on Leading with Joy really shines a light on the role of joy in effective leadership. To make our work sustainable, we at Schonfield Consulting really believe in looking…
Read MoreEpiscopal Impact Fund Considers Affordable Housing Issues
In January, we wrapped up a strategic planning process with our client, Episcopal Impact Fund, which is the philanthropic arm of the Episcopal Diocese in the Bay Area. One of the most interesting topics that emerged was the opportunity for religious institutions to use their land assets to create affordable housing stock, of which California…
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott Redraws Philanthropy
Did you hear about MacKenzie Scott “shaking up philanthropy’s traditions”? It’s amazing to see what a high-powered, creative woman with tons of resources can do to disrupt the established ways of giving and the norms of philanthropy. Since 2019, MacZenzie (ex-wife of Jeff Bazos) has donated over $10 billion to nonprofits, community colleges and other…
Read MoreLeadership Styles in 2023
Wow, hard to believe that January is already almost over! In 2023, I’ll be adding more posts to LinkedIn to share resources, ideas and start a conversation. I’d love to hear from you! How are you setting your organization up for strong leadership in 2023? We love this article from Alliance Magazine for reflecting on different types…
Read MoreFall Greetings From Schonfield Consulting
As we move towards winter and continue to witness very challenging events around our country and the world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. But we’re finding many rays of hope and incredible inspiration in the organizations and clients we’re supporting. See more below about several of our game-changing clients and the unique services…
Read MoreWith gratitude…
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we’re reflecting on the many things we’re extremely grateful for – our wonderful friends and family, very inspiring clients, and leaders who are working day-in and day-out to make meaningful social change. See more below about two inspiring clients working for social justice in the Bay Area. As the…
Read MoreThoughts on Mother’s Day
As we celebrate Mother’s Day and hopefully the end of a very difficult year, I’m reminded of so many things. As the mom of two young adults (Theo age 19 and Rebecca age 22!) I think often about what we can do to mentor and support powerful new leaders — especially women — to “come…
Read MoreRe-envisioning the Future
In light of the massive challenges we’re all facing—COVID 19, systemic racism, economic inequality to name just a few—we’re working hard to help our clients navigate these troubling times. And in doing so, begin to re-envision a future where everyone can thrive. This is a great time to put our hearts and minds together, and…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Victories!
As the year draws to a close, we’re reflecting on all the victories we achieved together toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. But also on the daunting challenges we face and how much it takes to bring about real change. We’re so grateful to have worked with many of you to make that…
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