Why the Nonprofit World Has a Bias Against Women and How to Break the Bias
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In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Mazarine Treyz to have an honest and necessary conversation about gender bias in the nonprofit sector. With nearly 66% of grant writers in the United States identifying as women, the prevalence of discrimination, underpayment, and inequity is both widespread and unacceptable.
Together, they unpack how sexism shows up in the nonprofit world, including how white supremacy culture can influence freelance grant writing spaces and workplace dynamics. They also challenge traditional structures like the 40-hour workweek and explore alternative rhythms that better support sustainability and equity.
Mazarine shares empowering strategies for women to negotiate, advocate for themselves, and confidently ask for what they deserve—offering both validation and actionable steps to help break systemic bias and create a more equitable sector.
Together, they unpack how sexism shows up in the nonprofit world, including how white supremacy culture can influence freelance grant writing spaces and workplace dynamics. They also challenge traditional structures like the 40-hour workweek and explore alternative rhythms that better support sustainability and equity.
Mazarine shares empowering strategies for women to negotiate, advocate for themselves, and confidently ask for what they deserve—offering both validation and actionable steps to help break systemic bias and create a more equitable sector.
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Mazarine Treyz is an internationally recognized nonprofit consultant, author, and advocate for equity in the nonprofit sector. She specializes in fundraising, grant writing, and helping organizations build sustainable development strategies.
Mazarine is also a leading voice in addressing gender bias and dismantling inequitable systems within the nonprofit world, empowering women to step into leadership, negotiate confidently, and advocate for systemic change.
Mazarine is also a leading voice in addressing gender bias and dismantling inequitable systems within the nonprofit world, empowering women to step into leadership, negotiate confidently, and advocate for systemic change.
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Holly Rustick
Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.
