by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s a morning in the near future. You sit down to work and take stock of what’s developed since the evening. The news headlines are much the same, but as you scan them, you are more aware of your own energy: steady and calm, grounded in purpose. Your heart is...
by Brian Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
With the growing threats that we face today, ensuring the security and efficiency of IT systems is crucial for any organization. These are an essential part of any organization. As an IT professional working with dozens of nonprofits each year, I’ve seen firsthand...
by Yodit Mesfin Johnson | Feb 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Friends, A couple weeks ago, while a beautiful collection of our beloved community gathered at a NEW for our Stay Woke event, a series of actions took place that are nothing short of a calculated assault on the values of equity, justice, and liberation that we hold...
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,...
