Nonprofit leaders respond to the 2016 Presidential Election (round-up)
It’s been almost two weeks since Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States–and frankly, I’m still processing it. As a progressive Brooklynite who somewhat unconsciously/somewhat joyfully lives in a bit of a bubble, I thought that the hopeful, inclusive, and big-hearted America was something that would continue.
Between the nonstop analysis from both sides, I’ve been heartened to read the reactions of nonprofit leaders who, as Sarah noted last week, demonstrated “accountable, agile leadership…” with systems in place “to make decisions and act fast.” Of course, my eyes and ears are particularly attuned to the the nonprofits we’ve had the pleasure of working with at Big Duck.
I’ve gathered some of these posts below. These pieces show emotions and ideas that range from the practical: to go and create a better strategy, to find common ground, or to put out the fire and rebuild, to the galvanizing: to rise to the challenges, to speak out whenever we see anyone mistreating another person for who they are, and to push harder now for an inclusive society.
I invite you to find solace, inspiration, or even debate in these pieces. And if you/your organization published a post-election response, please share it in the comments.
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Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director: If Donald Trump Implements His Proposed Policies, We’ll See Him in Court
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Raviva Hanser, Program Associate, American Jewish World Service: Challenging the Export of Hate: The World of Scott Lively and Donald Trump
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Macky Alston, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth, Auburn Theological Seminary: All I have is a voice
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Kelle Louaillier, President, Corporate Accountability International: We are building anew. We must.
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Shari Silberstein, Executive Director, Equal Justice USA: Last night
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Mark Hetfield, President & CEO, HIAS: How We Move Forward Together for Refugees
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Joyce Wessel-Raezer, Executive Director, National Military Family Association: Dear President-Elect Donald Trump,
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Amy Sample Ward, CEO, NTEN: We Stand With You and Recommit to a Better America
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Ana L.Oliveira, President & CEO, New York Women’s Foundation: What We’re Doing to Fight for All Women’s Rights and Protections
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Rinku Sen, President, Race Forward: Trump Reminds Us the Racial Justice Movement is Growing
- Arnold Eisen, Chancellor, The Jewish Theological Seminary: The Day After
