TRANSFORMING
THE FUTURE,
TOGETHER
How can we unlock the potential of our most audacious vision of a just and thriving society?
By working together to dismantle systems of oppression and build resilience. By cultivating deep relationships and powerful learning communities. NEW connects leaders and organizations with essential tools and services that free up focus for mission-related work. There is space for you here, whether you’re a grassroots activist, an emerging or established nonprofit, a business, or an institution invested in social change.
At NEW, you’ll find partners, approaches and conversations that uplift, improve and amplify your work.
INSIGHT
NEW convenes dialogue that centers justice, inspires deep listening and uplifts social change leaders. Leadership DELI, Champions for Change and other programs guide and connect emerging and established nonprofits.
Resources
NEW connects emerging and established nonprofits with crucial operational and organizational support—from server and software updates bookkeeping and financial consulting to anti-racism coaching and strategic planning.
Community
NEW provides meeting space that any registered nonprofit can rent, as well as customizable private office space for lease, in our 11,000-square-foot building. We’re also home to a growing list of affiliates who share our space and resources.
FEATURED EVENTS
A full list of events are available here.
OUR BLOG
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Strategic Planning, From a Strategic Planner
In late fall 2022, we put the word out that we were seeking a consultant to help guide us in our journey. Yes, though I have led others in strategic planning work, I wanted to be present in the process, not facilitate. I personally find it hard to guide others in generative discussion and be active in the exchange myself. I was also concerned about bringing my bias into the process, giving more room for ideas that aligned with my own. I knew I was too close to the work to lead the process in an open manner. NEW needed someone who understood our desire for intentional growth and deeper impact, while holding true to our values and approach…
A NEW Chapter: Emerging Leaders and Embracing Change
In May 2023, I took on the role of Director of Consulting. I was new to the organization and new to the role. Not only being asked to lead a team of tenured consultants, but I was also faced with saying goodbye to a longtime team member and bringing in a new one. All within the first six (6) months of my work. Not to mention our CEO was leaving for sabbatical and our new fiscal year had just started! Like leaders at many other nonprofits, I was emerging into leadership in conditions created by the pandemic. I’ve been a consultant, a program manager, a crisis line worker, and an activist. However, this was my first foyer in the role of Director. I was equipped with skills, but was challenged with asking myself what it meant to lead. How do I move into supervising people who have been working with the agency for years prior to my joining?
Vision 2034: NEW’s Decade of Transformation And Lasting Joy
“Without vision, the people perish,” (proverb). A shared and inspiring vision is the cornerstone of any organization’s journey towards meaningful change. But, vision alone is not enough. It needs a companion in the form of a well-crafted strategy rooted in core values. Core values are the guiding principles that define an organization’s identity and shape its actions. Aligning vision and strategies with these values ensures authenticity and cohesion. Our core values – humanity, justice, collaboration, relationships, learning and growth, and collective liberation – show up in every decision we make. They guide how we’ll advance our vision. A few highlights from our 2024 vision include: