Nonprofit leadership, queer advocacy, and today's pressing events.

After working in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, I’ve come to realize that the part I enjoy the least is donor stewardship and cultivation. It’s not because I don’t value generosity—of course I do. But I’ve never enjoyed being in the spotlight, and I’m naturally wary of people who seem to crave recognition. In my experience, donors generally fall into three categories: The Tax Reductionists The True Givers The Spotlight Seekers 1. The Tax Reductionists This group is t

It’s been four months since my last blog post—not because I haven’t had anything to say, but because the past several months have been incredibly difficult. The Trump Administration has taken direct aim at the work I do in the nonprofit sector. Our budget was slashed by 50%, forcing me to lay off seven members of my team. And with the anticipated elimination of the HOPWA program by the end of 2026, three more layoffs are expected next year—along with the devastating reality t

On Tuesday, March 18th, FAHASS will proudly host our 2nd Annual Community Connections Expo at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. This event, co-hosted with the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care (CoC), is dedicated to connecting our unhoused neighbors and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families with vital resources, including healthcare, employment support, food assistance, and more. However, recent misinformation has threatened to undermine the