“Can’t stop. Won’t stop.” Pillar staff had the opportunity this week to attend and observe the AGM of a member organization, and these were the words of its executive director, a firm commitment to move forward relentlessly in the face of extraordinary challenges.
A version of this article, written by Mojdeh Cox, Executive Director was published in the London Free Press on September 17, 2021.
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By AnnaLise Trudell and Louise Pitre
Pillar Nonprofit Network thanks AnnaLise and Louise for contributing their expertise to Pillar’s Executive Director Support Network and their work on this guest post.
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
As talks turn to reopening the economy across Ontario, and how we will rebuild as a sector, we wanted to take the opportunity to provide insight into our plans and process moving forward.
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying well and are able to take time where you can to pause and find moments of peace.
We know that saying this pandemic has been difficult for many of you, both personally and professionally, is an understatement. We have heard, and continue to hear from you, about the very real effects this has had on the viability of your organizations.
Written by Sienna Jae Taylor
This past week I participated in a conversation facilitated by Pillar Nonprofit Network that focused on committing to equity and inclusion during COVID-19. Within this microcosm of change agents, the urgency of this conversation was undisputed.
The inadequacies of our systems have come front and centre for all to see.
