About us.
The Yiddish concept of firgun – taking genuine joy in another’s success – provides the guiding light of Firgun Fane, driving everything we do. With this philosophy at our core, we see your achievements as our own.
Firgun Fane is the nonprofit arm of consulting work managed by Heather Champeau. Since 2011, Heather has dedicated her service to the improvement and safety of communities while promoting collaborative team environments, sharing crucial lessons and data with broad audiences, and filling multiple roles that support and promote nonprofit, small business, and academic organizations.
Select Readings
01
Why We Remember Floods and Forget Droughts
A thought-piece from The Atlantic (may be behind a paywall).
03
“Younger feminists have shifted my understanding”
Rebecca Solnit discusses wisdom, tools, and generational tools
04
Zadie Smith’s 10 Rules of Writing
Humbling advice on the fine craft of writing from one who would know.
05
#NoNaturalDisasters by Kevin Blanchard
A thoughtful discussion on the power of word choice in a time of climate change.