Greetings readers, 

This week’s Leadership newsletter features articles about how our sector continues to move forward—despite the headwinds. First, we meet Rudy Fraser, a young technologist at the heart of a grassroots effort to build the Bluesky community known as Blacksky into an enduring and safe place for Black people online. Then, NPQ staff writer Rebekah Barber gives a report from the recent Facing Race conference, held just weeks after the US presidential election. Next, NPQ’s Steve Dubb lays out the state and future of community development finance efforts. Finally, we want to hear from you about the way forward. We’re inviting nonprofit workers to share their experiences in a paid focus group to help us better serve the sector. 

As always, the Leadership desk loves to hear from readers and we’re always looking for pitches and article ideas. Email [email protected], and/or find me on Bluesky, at @isaiahthompson.bsky.social.

Best regards, 
Isaiah Thompson, Leadership Editor, NPQ