TaKeisha W.
@takeisha.substack.com
I like, I know about, I talk about a few things: classic movies especially film noir, some reality TV, non-profit leadership, miles run
My list is subject to change without notice.
My list is subject to change without notice.
A message I needed to hear today: "You can do anything you want with your life & no one can stop but you"--the Happy Black Woman Podcast
September 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A message I needed to hear today: "You can do anything you want with your life & no one can stop but you"--the Happy Black Woman Podcast
Nonprofit transitions aren’t black & white, they’re noir.
My 1st short story, The Founder’s Fall, drops this month. Interim leader Kassandra Hollingsworth thinks she’s cleaning up a messy grant. Instead, she walks into secrets, shadows, and a gala that turns deadly.
#WriterSky #Nonprofitsky
My 1st short story, The Founder’s Fall, drops this month. Interim leader Kassandra Hollingsworth thinks she’s cleaning up a messy grant. Instead, she walks into secrets, shadows, and a gala that turns deadly.
#WriterSky #Nonprofitsky
September 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Nonprofit transitions aren’t black & white, they’re noir.
My 1st short story, The Founder’s Fall, drops this month. Interim leader Kassandra Hollingsworth thinks she’s cleaning up a messy grant. Instead, she walks into secrets, shadows, and a gala that turns deadly.
#WriterSky #Nonprofitsky
My 1st short story, The Founder’s Fall, drops this month. Interim leader Kassandra Hollingsworth thinks she’s cleaning up a messy grant. Instead, she walks into secrets, shadows, and a gala that turns deadly.
#WriterSky #Nonprofitsky
Change is a constant in nonprofits, yet we struggle to manage & implement changes effectively.
This week I’m naming a framework I’ve used for years: MACT™. Simple, practical, made for small to midsize nonprofits that need results. #Nonprofitsky
This week I’m naming a framework I’ve used for years: MACT™. Simple, practical, made for small to midsize nonprofits that need results. #Nonprofitsky
September 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Change is a constant in nonprofits, yet we struggle to manage & implement changes effectively.
This week I’m naming a framework I’ve used for years: MACT™. Simple, practical, made for small to midsize nonprofits that need results. #Nonprofitsky
This week I’m naming a framework I’ve used for years: MACT™. Simple, practical, made for small to midsize nonprofits that need results. #Nonprofitsky
Nonprofit change never asks if you’re ready: staff resigns, funding dips, a new leader arrives. Too often, it sparks rumors & fear instead of action. I’ve been refining a way to make change intentional. Tomorrow, I’m naming it. 👀
#NonprofitSky
#NonprofitSky
September 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Nonprofit change never asks if you’re ready: staff resigns, funding dips, a new leader arrives. Too often, it sparks rumors & fear instead of action. I’ve been refining a way to make change intentional. Tomorrow, I’m naming it. 👀
#NonprofitSky
#NonprofitSky
Damn it, Eddie Muller. You dragged me, kicking, screaming, & squinting, into #NoirAlley this time with Rififi.
Subtitles at 11:00 PM?! I hate reading my noir, especially when I’m fully dramatic but half-asleep. But it was worth it. As promised, iconic caper flick. The heist scene, Chef’s kiss.
Subtitles at 11:00 PM?! I hate reading my noir, especially when I’m fully dramatic but half-asleep. But it was worth it. As promised, iconic caper flick. The heist scene, Chef’s kiss.
July 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Damn it, Eddie Muller. You dragged me, kicking, screaming, & squinting, into #NoirAlley this time with Rififi.
Subtitles at 11:00 PM?! I hate reading my noir, especially when I’m fully dramatic but half-asleep. But it was worth it. As promised, iconic caper flick. The heist scene, Chef’s kiss.
Subtitles at 11:00 PM?! I hate reading my noir, especially when I’m fully dramatic but half-asleep. But it was worth it. As promised, iconic caper flick. The heist scene, Chef’s kiss.
Nonprofit leaders, do you have a strategic plan collecting dust? Download my free checklist to turn it into daily action. 5 steps, built for nonprofit leaders ready to move from “we should” to “we do.” #Nonprofitsky
pages.takeishawalker.com/strategy-act...
pages.takeishawalker.com/strategy-act...
June 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Nonprofit leaders, do you have a strategic plan collecting dust? Download my free checklist to turn it into daily action. 5 steps, built for nonprofit leaders ready to move from “we should” to “we do.” #Nonprofitsky
pages.takeishawalker.com/strategy-act...
pages.takeishawalker.com/strategy-act...
So #Mountainhead on HBO. I get the message. We are living the message. The callousness, the untethered reality, the disloyalty. Got it, but in terms of what I actually watched, what the hell happened?
June 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
So #Mountainhead on HBO. I get the message. We are living the message. The callousness, the untethered reality, the disloyalty. Got it, but in terms of what I actually watched, what the hell happened?
I am intentionally shifting toward honesty by replacing “I don't understand” with “I don't agree”.
June 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I am intentionally shifting toward honesty by replacing “I don't understand” with “I don't agree”.
#SisterWives needs to post a list of off the table topics before every episode so I can set my expectations accordingly. There is no way we are 2 episodes into this reunion & he hasn't been asked when was the last time he saw Truely.
June 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
#SisterWives needs to post a list of off the table topics before every episode so I can set my expectations accordingly. There is no way we are 2 episodes into this reunion & he hasn't been asked when was the last time he saw Truely.
Everyone on #SisterWives needs to be banned from accusing others of gaslighting because they don't understand what it means and they overuse the term to the point that its meaningless.
May 26, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Everyone on #SisterWives needs to be banned from accusing others of gaslighting because they don't understand what it means and they overuse the term to the point that its meaningless.
The sector's gotta DEFEND its existence now?! Unreal. It's not enough to say WHAT we do; we have to prove WHY it matters. On #501cDay, let's commit to impact, value, & advocacy. Thanks to #NonprofitConnect #NonprofitStrong #NoMoreExcuses"
May 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The sector's gotta DEFEND its existence now?! Unreal. It's not enough to say WHAT we do; we have to prove WHY it matters. On #501cDay, let's commit to impact, value, & advocacy. Thanks to #NonprofitConnect #NonprofitStrong #NoMoreExcuses"
Wrapped up my time in the #TwinCities with a full heart. Met some truly heart-minded people, immersed in a culture of equity, kindness & coffee. This community aligns with my values—I’ll be back to serve & support the #nonprofit sector here soon.
April 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Wrapped up my time in the #TwinCities with a full heart. Met some truly heart-minded people, immersed in a culture of equity, kindness & coffee. This community aligns with my values—I’ll be back to serve & support the #nonprofit sector here soon.
I'm a little over 2 weeks into this month-long, cross-country road trip and so far: I've run 10 miles & earned a medal, interviewed for my 1st Interim ED role, been impressed by the layout of the Ohio turnpike, & realized that the song Buttah Love is not in fact about love at all.
April 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'm a little over 2 weeks into this month-long, cross-country road trip and so far: I've run 10 miles & earned a medal, interviewed for my 1st Interim ED role, been impressed by the layout of the Ohio turnpike, & realized that the song Buttah Love is not in fact about love at all.
I came, I ran, I medaled. Now, I have a date with Chinese food, compression sleeves, and a shower. Not in that order! See ya later #CherryBlossom10miler
April 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I came, I ran, I medaled. Now, I have a date with Chinese food, compression sleeves, and a shower. Not in that order! See ya later #CherryBlossom10miler
19 hours until the #CherryBlossom 10 miler.
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
19 hours until the #CherryBlossom 10 miler.
Struggling to communicate the impact of your #nonprofit's collaborations? Learn how to craft compelling stories that engage donors, media, and the public. open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
Telling the Story of Collective Impact: Communicating Results to Donors and the Public
As a nonprofit leader, I know that impact isn’t just about what we achieve—it’s about how we communicate those achievements to those who support and invest in our work.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Struggling to communicate the impact of your #nonprofit's collaborations? Learn how to craft compelling stories that engage donors, media, and the public. open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
I'm road tripping right now & have access to #BeyondtheGates This is a really soapy show with all of the intrigue & shenanigans as the soaps I sat on the end of the bed & watched with my granny.
April 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm road tripping right now & have access to #BeyondtheGates This is a really soapy show with all of the intrigue & shenanigans as the soaps I sat on the end of the bed & watched with my granny.
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Sometimes you just have to ask—why? The Senate voted to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure introduced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was expected to save Americans billions each year.
March 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sometimes you just have to ask—why? The Senate voted to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure introduced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was expected to save Americans billions each year.
I don’t think this commentary is #Severance spoiler but 1. WTF just happened 2. Give them ALL the Emmys 3. Eff Mark S
March 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I don’t think this commentary is #Severance spoiler but 1. WTF just happened 2. Give them ALL the Emmys 3. Eff Mark S
#Nonprofit boards can be powerful drivers of impact. From fostering collaboration to mobilizing resources, their role goes beyond governance. Share this with your board! 🔗 #CollectiveImpact open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
Uniting for Impact: The Board’s Critical Role in Driving Collective Impact
I’ve worked with enough nonprofits to know that the strength of an organization isn’t just about its staff—it’s about its leadership at every level, including the board.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#Nonprofit boards can be powerful drivers of impact. From fostering collaboration to mobilizing resources, their role goes beyond governance. Share this with your board! 🔗 #CollectiveImpact open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
The Role of Funders in Collective Impact, a🧵
1/ Funders are crucial in supporting collective impact initiatives—but are they doing enough beyond providing grants? Effective collaboration requires funders to act as strategic partners. ⬇️
1/ Funders are crucial in supporting collective impact initiatives—but are they doing enough beyond providing grants? Effective collaboration requires funders to act as strategic partners. ⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Role of Funders in Collective Impact, a🧵
1/ Funders are crucial in supporting collective impact initiatives—but are they doing enough beyond providing grants? Effective collaboration requires funders to act as strategic partners. ⬇️
1/ Funders are crucial in supporting collective impact initiatives—but are they doing enough beyond providing grants? Effective collaboration requires funders to act as strategic partners. ⬇️
Nonprofits are stepping up as gov't & corporate support declines. How can partnerships & collective impact drive real change? Let’s talk strategy, trust & innovation. #Nonprofits
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open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
Uniting for Impact: Strengthening Communities Through Partnerships
I’ve spent my career in the nonprofit sector, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we can’t do this work alone.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Nonprofits are stepping up as gov't & corporate support declines. How can partnerships & collective impact drive real change? Let’s talk strategy, trust & innovation. #Nonprofits
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open.substack.com/pub/takeisha...
🚨 Not all crises are inevitable—some are manmade and avoidable. But as leaders, we must navigate the fallout with clarity, compassion & strategy. Read more on leading through tough times. #NonprofitLeadership
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Navigating Crisis: Leading with Clarity, Compassion, and Strategy
We have been through this before: managing through a crisis (typically related to funding).
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March 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🚨 Not all crises are inevitable—some are manmade and avoidable. But as leaders, we must navigate the fallout with clarity, compassion & strategy. Read more on leading through tough times. #NonprofitLeadership
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Im excited to take place in the economic blackout boycott tomorrow.
I hope you'll join me and millions of others.
I hope you'll join me and millions of others.
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Im excited to take place in the economic blackout boycott tomorrow.
I hope you'll join me and millions of others.
I hope you'll join me and millions of others.
Reposted by TaKeisha W.
