On the first day of the inaugural cohort of the Virginia Housing Alliance’s BIPOC Leadership Institute (BLI), where I’m a co-facilitator...

How often have you heard the word innovation this week in your various engagements? While leaders are at different stages of innovation,...

Many nonprofit leaders know the sleepless nights that come with the territory. When I was nonprofit CEO, there were numerous nights I lay...

Early one morning, I walked into a local café to meet a nonprofit Executive Director for breakfast. After a brief "What's up?" and "How...

During a recent event, my oldest son looked around at a half-empty room and then looked at me and asked, "Dad, what does it feel like to...

As I reflect on my journey since launching Jordan Sydnor Innovation Group in 2023, I'm reminded of a quote by Richard Branson that has...

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we're reminded of the indelible impact women have had and continue to have in shaping our world at...

As the rains continued to pour down on this stormy Wednesday evening, I wondered what would meet me as I entered Miles J. Jones...

As the last days of February fade, Black History Month offers us a time for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, learning....

As we continue Black History Month, I find myself asking, "How open are we willing to be to delve deep into the rich tapestry of Black...

On a Sunny winter afternoon in January, I decided to visit my aunt and uncle. Not long after taking a seat for a brief visit, I was...

As someone who has grown up with hip-hop as a soundtrack to my lived experiences, I always seek to understand its impact beyond music and...

In a world where the urgency for sustainable practices touches every aspect of our lives, sustainable giving continues to evolve in...

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the stuff that weighs you down." Toni Morrison Recently, I had the privilege of attending a Creative...

"Innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together in a new way." – Martin Luther King Jr. During this weekend...

"As we look ahead into the new year, let's nurture the courage to be bold, to embrace change, and to pave our own path. We may encounter...

"Faith is not something to grasp; it is a state to grow into." - Mahatma Gandhi In a world constantly seeking different solutions and...

"The heart of innovation lies not in the idea itself but in the values that breathe life into it. It’s these values that determine its...

"Innovation in philanthropy means looking beyond immediate needs to the systemic barriers that keep inequality in place. It's about...

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge...