The Lovett Collective Journal is where strategy meets storytelling.
Here, we share reflections on leadership, systems change, nonprofit growth, community engagement, and the lived experiences that shape our work.
Through thoughtful writing and honest dialogue, we invite you to explore the ideas and insights that drive meaningful change.
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Journal Entries
Welcome to a world of possibility, where every step forward is part of a greater story. At Lovett and Sons, we believe the journey is just as meaningful as the destination — and every moment holds the potential to leave a lasting mark.
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The strongest strategies usually don’t start with a document. They begin with a conversation. It starts with people being invited to speak honestly, and leaders being ready to hear it. That’s where alignment begins. That’s when trust builds. That’s how plans gain the clarity and momentum they need to last. More and more, leaders across…
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We talk a lot about building capacity. But in practice, that conversation often skips past the people doing the work every day. The local activist finding time between shifts and school pickup. The nonprofit staffer juggling operations, outreach, and storytelling — with little time to rest. The neighborhood-based group solving real problems long before funding…
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The best conversations aren’t always planned — and that’s exactly what happened when we joined Gloria Buxton live on her radio show, Just Glo. It wasn’t a podcast or a polished interview — it was real, live radio. A space to talk about community, vision, storytelling, and what it looks like to stay grounded in…
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If you’re leading a nonprofit right now, you already know the rhythm: apply, report, wait, repeat. You’ve done the work. You’ve written the grants. And you’ve kept going even when the funding didn’t. Philanthropy, in many ways, has carried the sector through seasons of growth and hardship. And for that, we hold deep respect. But…
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Some of the best ideas don’t come from boardrooms or strategic plans—they come from the people already living the work, day in and day out. Philanthropy and nonprofits have essential roles to play. But no matter how thoughtful the strategy or well-written the grant, they can’t—and shouldn’t—try to do it all. Real change takes partnership.…
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And a New Kind of Leadership. After nearly seven years of impact, learning, and forward motion, I’m stepping away from a chapter that helped shape me—but never defined me. While I won’t name the organization here, I will honor the work, the people, the transformation—and most importantly, the community that has been at the center…
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For years, I’ve heard the same question echo through rooms filled with urgency and vision: “How do we prepare the next generation for board leadership?” It’s the right question, but how we frame it might be part of the problem. Millennials are often talked about like they’re new to the workforce or just learning to…
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As spring unfolds into summer here in Lorain County, Ohio, we’re excited to introduce Lovett & Sons, officially launching on Friday, May 2, 2025. This endeavor represents a culmination of years dedicated to community engagement, strategic planning, and a steadfast commitment to fostering collaborative solutions. About the Founder I’m Britt, the founder and principal consultant…
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