Applications for mentees are now open for the 2024 Board Mentors of Color Program. Get matched with an experienced community leader and develop leadership skills, build & deepen community relationships and gain support in navigating Austin nonprofit boards. To learn more and apply, click here.
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Apply for the 2022 Board Mentors of Color Program
Applications for mentees are now open for the 2022 Board Mentors of Color Program. Get matched with an experienced community leader and develop leadership skills, build & deepen community relationships and gain support in navigating Austin nonprofit boards. To learn more and apply, click here.
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 Power of Community Resilience with Journalist Maria Hinojosa
Last Fall, we hosted a meaningful and thought provoking conversation with Pulitzer-prize Journalist Maria Hinojosa. Given the growing challenges facing our communities—ongoing ICE raids, executive orders, program defunding—we were honored to convene a conversation on how leaders of color and our allies can stand together, support one another, and remain grounded in equity and justice. With the support from our […]
From Resistance to Renewal: How We Built in 2025
Standing Firm, Building Forward. 2025 brought challenges to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but it also revealed what sustained commitment looks like. At The New Philanthropists, we doubled down on action: Resistance in Action. Real Talk. Real Change. captured our approach to convening honest conversations that lead to measurable outcomes rather than performative statements. Those conversations informed program […]
TNP welcomes New Board Member, Kali Adams!
The New Philanthropists are proud to welcome Kali Adams to our Board of Directors. A lifelong Austinite and dedicated public servant, Kali brings a wealth of experience in driving systems-level change rooted in social justice, community building, and a person-centered approach. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to eliminating homelessness across Texas, and her strategic leadership continues […]
Join us for a Fireside Chat with Maria Hinojosa
The New Philanthropists is honored to host a powerful gathering rooted in community, leadership, and collective action. Through her powerful voice and storytelling, Maria Hinojosa has uplifted untold narratives and sparked critical conversations about equity, justice, and belonging. This special gathering is an opportunity to engage with her wisdom, be inspired by her journey, and reflect together on the future […]
Collective Strengeth looks like…
In today’s fast-paced and often fragmented world, strength is often seen as a solitary trait—an individual’s ability to overcome obstacles and push forward. But true, lasting strength is built collectively, through the courage to be vulnerable, the generosity to give, and the willingness to raise a hand and step up. These three actions form the foundation of resilient communities and […]
(re)define POWER for Communities
At The New Philanthropists (TNP), we believe that real change starts with a commitment—not just to ideas, but to action. For the month of June, we are celebrating community and kicking off our membership drive for The New C.R.E.W.—a movement designed to fuel systemic change and cultivate real equity awareness across all communities. What Is the New C.R.E.W.? We know […]
Learn more about the New C.R.E.W.!
Have you ever wondered how you could join the TNP movement? The New Crew is the systemic change for our communities, our leaders, and for a better future. Our comprehensive approach builds on community work, joins forces with partners, and provides support to current and future leaders. Without a continued commitment to changing norms and systems, we will not be […]
Navigating Change: How Are We Moving Forward?
In an era of uncertainty and shifting priorities, nonprofit leaders must remain adaptive, collaborative, and forward-thinking. Our latest Legacy Leadership Circle convened together professionals dedicated to navigating the evolving landscape of philanthropy, funding, and community impact. With thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and collective problem-solving, we left with a renewed sense of purpose and actionable insights. Setting the Stage: The Sustainable […]
Meet the 2025 Board Mentors + Apply to be a Mentee!
Featured Post Connect with a Mentor for your Board Leadership Journey 2025 is hitting people different and if we’re going to navigate these uncertain times, we’re going to continue to need connections, community, leadership and mentorship. With that, we’re excited to bringing back our Board Mentors program that connects new and experienced board members by matching them with experienced mentors. […]
Meet the Moment: Board Leaders are needed now more than ever
WE NEED INCLUSIVE LEADERS LIKE YOU! TNP’s core mission has always been to help serve communities better through representation at tables where decisions are made; at nonprofit board tables. Much like during the pandemic, we are stepping up to these challenging times by focusing on matching organizations with leaders of color and allies that are inspired and motivated to help […]
Activating Board Leadership: New LLC members
We know 2025 is hitting everyone differently and since the start of the year, we’ve been supporting our nonprofit partners in navigating these chaotic times. In a time of uncertainty and shifting cultures, we have to lean in and activate board leaders to provide the support nonprofits need in the journey towards justice. It is vital for us to come […]
On Courage and Curiosity
Over the last few years, I’ve been having conversations with community members, advocates, taco lovers 😉 and board members that are doing the good work of supporting nonprofits in our communities. And this year is no different because we do have some challenges in 2025 especially for communities of color, immigrants and those with limited resources. While I am not an […]