by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
What does a nonprofit leader’s radical sabbatical look like? Now’s your chance to find out. Our President & CEO, Yodit Mesfin Johnson, shares some of her experiences during the first chapter of her sabbatical, taken in summer of 2023. The sabbatical is...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Aug 21, 2023 | Blog
In late June, 2023, NEW’s leadership got together to discuss participatory budgeting and what it’s like at NEW. Here’s a recording of their conversation. Featuring Yodit Mesfin Johnson, president & CEO; Carrie Hammerman, chief strategy &...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve penned a blog for NEW. That was on purpose. Blogs are just one of the ways we share our perspectives and work as we strive to influence radical transformation. By having other NEW team members contribute, we rebuff the single-leader,...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog
Mission, vision and values are the three-legged ‘stool’ that nonprofits and community efforts stand upon. They are the foundational pillars that we construct our work and programs around. Yet, sometimes external and unexpected circumstances can get in the way. They...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog
We have big news to share. On September 15th (09/15/22), we’re inviting all of you to the “first look” at NEW’s next big evolution. Our programming and reach are expanding, and our commitment to building a beloved community is deepening. In recent years, we’ve been...
