Some of the most important growth happens in the pause. That's where Champions for Change is headed this year. After intentional reflection on where we've been, where we are now, and our vision for what lies ahead, the Champions for Change facilitation team decided...

Foreword I love writing, and often appreciate the opportunities to write blog posts, because I rarely make space to write like this otherwise. This was a hard one, though. Despite working on my confidence in executive coaching and in therapy, impostor syndrome kicked...

Some of my favorite moments in my consulting work happen right after someone says, “Can I just be honest with you?”. This is usually when the work shifts. Shoulders drop a little. There’s typically a lean in or an ease back right after a breath that signals it’s about...

It’s been about 10 months since I moved into the role of President & CEO at NEW, and over the course of this past year, I’ve had the privilege of having a lot of conversations I wasn’t part of before. I’ve been invited into rooms full of Executive Directors, CEOs,...

Hi! I’m Jess Carmichael. Some folks already know me, but some don’t. For those who don’t, I’m the Communications Coordinator at NEW, which also means I create and handle our graphic design, brand, and social media. I have been a graphic designer for over seventeen...

I ask that however uncomfortable this may feel that you stick with me to the end.   We all know where we are in this country and frankly, the world right now.  We are dealing with this in different ways and looking for answers to solve our immediate issues. ...

When I first signed myself up to write this month’s blog post, I planned to share my vision for our organization and community for the year ahead. I planned to try to offer some hope and clarity on what the future might hold for the folks connected to our team and...

As we reach the final weeks of 2025, I’ve found myself reflecting on what it means to lead, toserve, and to stay rooted in values during a year that asked all of us to navigate more transition than any of us planned for. Change has been constant. Shifts in policy and...

At NEW, our Financial Services team offers a niche array of services to help mission-driven organizations grow and sustain their mission at market/below-market rates. Something that we continue to learn is how difficult it can be as a one-size-fits-all service...

I don’t know what you may have heard about this myth of self reliance, but none of it is true.  It never was.  Everyone, every single human being has needed, still needs, and deserves support and guidance and assistance on their path through this...