Participatory Budgeting

Participatory Budgeting

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 &...
Green Door Initiative launches their Tech Hub

Green Door Initiative launches their Tech Hub

In mid-February, I had the opportunity to visit the Green Door Initiative for the official launch of their Tech Hub.  Green Door Initiative is one of 22 locations throughout Detroit where Connect 313 is working with organizations to create community Tech...
Investing for Non-Profits

Investing for Non-Profits

Here at NEW the financial services team gets questions about financial best practices for nonprofits regularly in our work. This post will focus on best practices for nonprofits who have experienced a surplus of cash – what’s the best way to use these resources?...
HOLD ON TO HOPE

HOLD ON TO HOPE

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...
HOW DO YOU TACKLE A PUZZLE?

HOW DO YOU TACKLE A PUZZLE?

Over Thanksgiving, my wife and I spent time with her grandparents – both of whom are in their 90s! They are truly a blessing, and you know I’m not lying because I drove the twelve (12) hours up to rural Minnesota – IN NOVEMBER – to visit them. Being...
Who Controls Meaning In Evaluation?

Who Controls Meaning In Evaluation?

“Was our program successful?” “Did we successfully achieve the session goals?” “Please share a successful outcome from our time together.” If the word success begins to sound weird after reading the sentences above three times, well...