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Board Inclusion Assessment & Recruitment Workshop
Begin 2020 by committing to make your board more diverse and inclusive! The New Philanthropists invites you to apply to their Nonprofit Board Assessment Program, First Look, that helps a board prepare for the transformational process required to increase diversity. Identify your challenges through their Recruitment workshop and learn the right strategies to build a better board! Recruitment Workshop: In […]
Thought Leaders, Disrupters & Trailblazers: Meet the Mentors of the BMC Program
It has been more than 30 years and we’re still having the same conversation on DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) in Austin nonprofit board rooms. For this reason we saw a unique opportunity to bring forward the movement makers that bootstrapped their leadership careers, even if they were the only ones at one time in some of these board rooms. […]
Take The Lead: Black Community Meet-Up
Join us for our next event: #TNPATX presents Take the Lead: Black Community Meet-up. 4/3/18, 6-8pm RSVP at https://tnpAfricanAmericanMeetup.eventbrite.com
THE NEW Crew is here!
Have you ever wondered how you could become a part of the TNP movement? Because this work is more than a moment. Join us as we continue to build a more diverse and inclusive nonproft community in Austin and around Texas. The New Crew will support the work of TNP as a whole. Organizations that focus on equity are often […]
TNP welcomes New Board Member, Estevan Delgado!
The New Philanthropists is very excited to have Estevan Delgado join the Board of Directors! We got to sit down with Estevan to ask him some questions on leadership and he shared his words of wisdom for board prospects, “It’s important to reflect on personal values and your desired impact on the world. Remember where you came from, identify the […]
TNP Welcomes New Board Member, Andrea Herrera Moreno!
The New Philanthropists is very excited to have Andrea Herrera Moreno join the Board of Directors! Andrea is the Executive Director of Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, which focuses on increasing students from underrepresented groups that choose engineering careers. In addition, she has over ten years of experience in the fields of community development, positive youth development, and out-of-school […]
Let’s Go! 2022 Mentees of Color
“It’s important as a woman of color to be in the room where it happens, in order to effect change from within our systems of power. Nonprofit boards, similar to for profit boards and government entities, decide on which issues are addressed and which aren’t, how they’re addressed and by whom. Systemic bias is prevalent in all systems of power […]
Bringing Representation to Leadership: 2022 Board Mentors of Color
Every year, we identify leaders that are going the distance, creating access to leadership and taking on equity issues across the Austin nonprofit sector. And that’s why The New Philanthropists is excited to announce the 2022 Board Mentors of Color (BMOC). These leaders of color are putting in the work, understand TNP’s journey of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and want […]
Introducing the Legacy Leadership Circle
When TNP was just an idea, I know we wanted, no, needed an advisory council that was represented by the community, a group of people that truly represented what an inclusive board could look like. This week, we did just that. We’ve been developing the LEGACY LEADERSHIP CIRLCE, TNP’s newly formed advisory council. This isn’t your typical advisory council though. […]
TNP is excited to welcome a NEW Board Member!
We are honored to have LaRessa Quintana join The New Philanthropists board! LaRessa’s leadership, experience, and drive for diversity, equity and inclusion is welcomed and a great addition to our leadership. Here’s an intro to this amazing leader, and now board member: LaRessa is a 5th generation Texan raised in Austin, Texas. In 2020 she served as campaign manager for […]
TNP Spotlight: Laura Razo
In honor of International Women’s Day we had a deep discussion with board leader, education professional and TNP advocate Laura Razo. Laura has an amazing story as a philanthropist and activist, and shares her advice on how leaders can also make a difference in revolutionary ways! Enjoy this read on an amazing community leader. Tell us about your community involvement […]
TNP Welcomes New Board Members!
2022 has just begun and The New Philanthropists is excited to launch this year with phenomenal talent, leadership and gamechangers that are committed to creating change in their communities in profound ways. We invite you to learn more about these thought-leaders, connect with them and join our momentum in helping Austin become more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Welcome: 2021 Mentees of Color
“I find purpose connecting with the non-profit community. I thrive in areas where I consciously connect with privileged leaders, disenfranchised community members and support our collective shift away from internalized systems of oppression. Raised an ARMY brat, I am a cultural chameleon & I aspire to infiltrate historic systems with mindfulness as my mission, and femme leadership values as my […]
TNP announces its 2021 Mentors!!
The New Philanthropists is excited to introduce its 2021 Mentors for the Board Mentors of Color Program. These gamechangers have made a significant difference in the community and have committed their careers to uplifting voices and paving the way. We are thrilled to have them share their lived experiences and lead their mentees into board service! The Board Mentors of […]