“Do you know any Hispanics (*Latinos), Black leaders in Austin?” This is a very common question or request we get from Austin nonprofits. If you’re looking to become a more inclusive organization and reach people from Black, Latino or Asian communities, you’re asking the wrong question. Understanding of and access to underrepresented communities and cultures is an asset all nonprofits […]
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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 […]
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
Take The Lead – Black Community Meet-Up
We’re hosting a real-talk discussion on the importance of Black leadership in the community at the next #TNPATX event. RSVP here: https://tnpAfricanAmericanMeetup.eventbrite.com
After 25 Years of Talk, It’s Time to Act on Diversity
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 to find 100 people of color who are ready for board service in Austin, Tx. Read More…
TNP to present at DOVIA Conference
We’re excited to be part of the DOVIA Conference where our board members, Paulina Artieda and Llyas Salahud-din will share strategies for recruiting people of color for your organizations.
Shades of Leadership: Llyas Salahud-Din
In the Shades of Leadership video series, leaders from Austin share their experience on philanthropy, leadership & board service and the impact of diversity in the community.
Shades of Leadership: Cruz Correa
In the Shades of Leadership video series, leaders from Austin share their experience on philanthropy, leadership & board service and the impact of diversity in the community.
Shades of Leadership: Amy Mills
In the Shades of Leadership video series, leaders from Austin share their experience on philanthropy, leadership & board service and the impact of diversity in the community.
Shades of Leadership: Denise Hernandez
In the Shades of Leadership video series, leaders from Austin share their experience on philanthropy, leadership & board service and the impact of diversity in the community.
Shades of Leadership: Kazique Prince, Ph.D.
In the Shades of Leadership video series, leaders from Austin share their experience on philanthropy, leadership & board service and the impact of diversity in the community.
THE NEW PHILANTHROPISTS: Where we stand with nonprofit board diversity in Austin
While the population of Austin is less than 50% Anglo or white, non-Hispanic the majority of nonprofit board members are white. Put another way, people of color are more than 50% of the population but only about 10% of nonprofit board leadership. It’s also worth considering that many of the social issues served by nonprofits disproportionally affect people of color. […]