In the past few months, I’ve been reading up on others’ stories and thoughts surrounding the #MeToo movement. This blog post is a reflection of a few things our sector must do, prompted by various articles written by other professionals in the field. As such, it might not be very eloquent or comprehensive. But I hope one or more of these points might help to facilitate some discussions and actions.

  • We must examine power dynamics in the perpetuation of sexual harassment
  • We must create an environment that is safe for our staff, volunteers, and community members
  • Board members must understand their roles
  • We must be willing to lose donors, even major ones, who are abusers
  • We must consider the intersectionality of race, disability, transgender, and other identities
  • Funders must provide resources to combat sexual abuse and gender-based violence
  • Capacity builders must provide more trainings and convenings on these areas
  • We men must do our own work, including examining how we may be unintentionally harming women

Read the full article about #MeToo and the involvement of the non-profit sector at Nonprofit AF.