by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Jan 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
This past summer, I had the privilege of traveling to my family’s homelands in Ethiopia, a country that follows its own unique calendar system. In Ethiopia, it’s still 2017—their calendar, rooted in the ancient Coptic tradition, doesn’t align with the Gregorian...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Dec 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
We’ve Been Here Before, and We’ll Move Forward TogetherThe passing of H.R. 9495—the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, also known as the “Nonprofit Kill Bill”—last month landed like a weight on my chest. Its swift...
by Will Jones III | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of writing a blog post around this time of year, sharing reflections on my role and work fundraising for NEW. And each year, I’ve taken time to reflect, found a central theme, and waxed poetic about my latest musings. And of course,...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
In this engaging conversation, Yodit Mesfin Johnson, President & CEO of NEW, and Jeanne Bell, founder of JustOrg Design, explore how organizations can fully activate bold strategies and build collective decision-making power through justice-centered design. They...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Sep 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’m writing this at the end of my first week back from an incredibly memorable two-month sabbatical. In their 2023 grant cycle, the McGregor Fund made a bold investment in leaders of Detroit-area nonprofits who are dedicated to equity and justice. This shift in the...
by Carly Friedrich | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
“We are exactly who we need.” This is a commonly used phrase around NEW these days, and I completely understand why. Coming to NEW burned out and feeling alone, I have experienced healing and daily inspiration from my connections with those in NEW’s Learning...
