Our Blog

You deserve to do work that feeds your heart, mind, and wallet.

20 Things I’m Grateful for in 2020

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 8, 2020 | Comments Off on 20 Things I’m Grateful for in 2020

Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on those things. -Philippians 4:8 We had so many great hopes and plans in […]

Pack A Backpack Drive 2020 Postponed Due to Covid-19

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Pack A Backpack Drive 2020 Postponed Due to Covid-19

March is National Social Work Month.  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Volunteer Month. May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. According to Boys & Girls Aid, children in foster care face the constant risk of being moved. A child entering foster care will likely live in more than four homes during the […]

5 Things I Learned About Career Advancement from Sesame Street

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 3, 2020 | Comments Off on 5 Things I Learned About Career Advancement from Sesame Street

I was a Sesame Street Kid who grew up to be a Sesame Street parent and adult. I absolutely love the television and the impact it has made on our society. In addition to numbers, letters, and colors, there are 5 important lessons I learned about Career Advancement from watching Sesame Street. Do What You […]

5 Tips to Make Telework Work for You and Your Team

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 1, 2020 | Comments Off on 5 Tips to Make Telework Work for You and Your Team

Over the past 20 years, I’ve either been an employee working offsite or creating my own work schedule or supervising staff who work offsite or across various sites. I have also supervised various consultants who did not work from our home/main office. Remote work, video and telephone conferences and creative supervision were a regular part […]

Social Work Month Interview with Tiffany Walker, LSW, Founder of Pathways Toward Peace

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Tiffany Walker, LSW, Founder of Pathways Toward Peace

Tiffany Walker, LSW, is a School Social Worker, outpatient therapist, and founder of Pathways Toward Peace. Pathways Toward Peace is a New Jersey based non-profit organization, whose mission is to increase mental health literacy in faith-based organizations.  Tiffany has always been an advocate for equity and social justice. Her life experiences as a minority student […]

If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready!

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 23, 2020 | Comments Off on If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready!

Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders Recap – March 2020 Episode “If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have to Get Ready?“ In order to get ready, evaluate the following to determine threats to becoming job or career ready:  Health and Wellness National Disasters Recession or Depression Lay-Offs or Terminations Other Threats to Your Career Be […]

Don’t Let COVID-19 Cancel Your Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Don’t Let COVID-19 Cancel Your Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

Corporate social responsibility is the act of incorporating environmental and social concerns into a company’s business model. Corporate social responsibility programs are based on the idea that businesses can make the world a better place or at least not bring more harm to it. Corporate social responsibility seeks to alleviate environmental and social concerns such […]

A Resource for Building Organizational Capacity in Challenging Times

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 18, 2020 | Comments Off on A Resource for Building Organizational Capacity in Challenging Times

My name is Nicki Sanders. I am your community member and cheerleader with 20 years of diverse experience in the nonprofit world and over a decade of nonprofit management experience. I have worked in residential, community, and school-based programs. I have a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Management and Community Organization […]