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Dear RAFT Community

May 24, 2024, Maegan Bradshaw

Let me be transparent.. I have sat down at this keyboard SO many times in the last couple months and just stared at the screen.   “I need to ...

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President Biden’s Opportunity to Champion Women’s Rights Globally: Will He Seize It? 

May 24, 2024, Maegan Bradshaw

In a recent opinion piece for Newsweek, RAFT’s founder Indrani Goradia, along with Anna Lind-Guzik, and Carey Jones, discuss the significant role President Joe Biden can play in ...

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Space for Change: Designing Your Workspace for Advocacy Success

May 13, 2024, RAFT Team

Working from home can be difficult, but thoughtfully designing your workspace can make it much easier. A well-designed work area can boost your productivity, improve mental clarity, increase ...

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The Seven Realms of Self-Care Series: Let’s Get Creative

May 7, 2024, Sophie Strachan

Find time for creativity in your work, life, and self-care! Practicing creativity can help you relieve stress, inspire motivation, heal, and stir up feelings of joy. However, creativity ...

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Embracing Human-Centered Design to Transform Your Organization’s Policies & Practices

April 22, 2024, RAFT Team

Understanding Human-Centered Design Human-centered design (HDC) is exactly what it sounds like: designing life for the people who live it. Whether in your organization or in a shopping ...

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Embracing Boredom: Build Resilience against Burnout 

April 11, 2024, Maegan Bradshaw

In a fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the pursuit of productivity often leads to a lifestyle that’s anything but “boring.” However, the concept of intentionally incorporating aspects of ‘boredom’ into ...

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Boundary Setting 101: 5 Tips for Building a Positive Work Environment

April 8, 2024, RAFT Team

Do you struggle to remain positive and supportive at work? You’re not alone. Building a positive work environment takes commitment, but it’s worth the effort. The solution lies ...

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Unleashing Leadership Potential: A Guide to Appreciative Inquiry for Organizational Leadership

March 25, 2024, RAFT Team

Effective organizational leadership is not just about making decisions and issuing directives. It’s about building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is where Appreciative Inquiry ...

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How to Grow Advocacy Resilience Through Appreciative Inquiry

March 11, 2024, RAFT Team

In advocacy work, navigating through challenges while remaining resilient is essential for sustained impact. However, it’s easy to overlook your own well-being. This article delves into growing resilience ...

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Ask These 7 Questions When Interviewing for an Advocacy Job

March 1, 2024, Joy Ingram

You got called for the interview. You dressed for success (at least from the waist up) for the Zoom interview. You wowed the interview panel with your answers ...

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