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A Call For Bold Choices, Again

A Call For Bold Choices, Again

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...

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A Love Letter to our Learning Community Alums

A Love Letter to our Learning Community Alums

“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...

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Exciting Developments for New Beginnings

Exciting Developments for New Beginnings

https://youtu.be/5KBc4IJ3UGE?si=2ETm7ltU6IixCdDd When one door closes, another opens. At least that's our experience at NEW right now. As the composition of NEW's leadership has changed over the past few months, we've had the opportunity to reflect on what we can gain...

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A Good Challenge

A Good Challenge

by Perry Ohren, board member - May 17, 2024 My first job in the “nonprofit” sector, in 1984, was at Ozone House, after having volunteered for a couple of years there. At the time, this was “right down the street” from the NEW Center, at 608 N. Main. Ozone House was...

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Cultivating a Values-Driven Culture: The Heartbeat of Effective Organizations

Cultivating a Values-Driven Culture: The Heartbeat of Effective Organizations

As a woman balancing multiple professional and personal responsibilities, I’ve felt the pressure to “do it all.” In such situations, being part of an organization that supports and understands these challenges is vital. NEW, SkySpecs, and EntryPoint have all demonstrated how a values-driven culture can provide that support, allowing people to excel. Do I sometimes work until 2 am when I have a big deadline? Yes, sometimes I do. Do I also feel comfortable and supported to cancel everything when a global pandemic hits or my kids have a snow day? Yes, I do.

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