“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 […]
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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. […]
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 introduces The Equity Chair Part 2!
The New Philanthropists is proud to launch the second part of The Equity Chair Workshop series. We invite you to participate in an engaging workshop focused on helping you build a better board through inclusive leadership strategies. TNP has designed curriculum to help participants, like you, take active roles as inclusive leaders in order to engage board members in diversity, […]
Introducing The Board Matching Program
The New Philanthropists is excited to launch The Board Matching Program! We are focused on providing a comprehensive approach that helps nonprofit boards become more diverse, inclusive and equitable, and gives leaders of color the opportunity, support and access to have a seat at the table. We know that this cultural shift takes time and commitment, and for this reason The […]
LVLS: The New Philanthropists feat. Paulina Artieda
Want to hear about the importance of serving on nonprofit boards as a BIPOC leader? TNP’s Executive Director, Paulina Artieda, and LVLS podcast personalities, Rudolph Garrison and Kris X Ward, engage in a rich discussion on why board service matters, why representation is needed at the table and the benefits of serving on a board. The New Philanthropists wants to […]
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 […]
TNP has a new Board Member!
The New Philanthropists proudly welcomes Cody Horton to join our Board of Directors. Cody comes with extensive experience in diversity recruitment and leadership development. TNP looks forward to having him support our mission and growth in the coming year. Learn more about him and all of our board of directors here: TNP Board of Directors
The Equity Chair Workshop
The Equity Chair workshop is designed to prepare, support and elevate new and seasoned board members of color, and allies, for their role as governing members on nonprofit boards. This training is focused on disrupting board norms and learning how to navigate mainstream nonprofits through a cultural conscious perspective. Main topics include: culturally relevant leadership, speaking your truth, confronting tokenism, […]
Four Reasons Your Organization Should Prioritize Board Diversity
High performing nonprofit boards understand that diversity is essential to the success of their organization. When a nonprofit board reflects the diversity of the community it serves, it improves the ability to better serve its client base and results in an improvement in innovation, brand image, and, most importantly, community trust. As a Diversity and Inclusion professional, I understand the […]
The Launch of TNP’s Board Mentors of Color Program
The New Philanthropists proudly announces the launch of the Board Mentors of Color program! This unique opportunity supports new and experienced board members of color by matching them with established community leaders as mentors in order to develop community leadership skills, build & deepen community relationships and gain support in navigating Austin nonprofit boards. Selected participants (mentees) are matched with mentors in […]
After 25 Years of Talk, It’s Time to Act on Diversity
Full Chronicle of Philanthropy article where The New Philanthropists is quoted on the need for nonprofit organizations to become more inclusive. Board qualifications need to be reassessed so that they emphasize cultural understanding of the communities the organization is serving, which should result in more people of color on boards, says Mando Rayo, founder of the New Philanthropists, an organization aiming […]