Nexus is excited to welcome Rebeka Ndosi, our new Program Director leading the Building the Field of Community Engagement Institute! Rebeka comes to us from Twin Cities Public Television having recently completed TPT’s Believe in Black Youth campaign. She is a graduate of Swarthmore College and Northwestern Health Sciences University and holds a master’s degree
Year: 2015
BLOG: Issue Series #1 Kicks Off!
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, the BCLI 2015 Cohort kicked off with their very first Issue Series. At the helms were the wonderful Diane Tran and Kristell Caballero Saucedo, both of LOCUS (of MN Rising). The topic of this first Issue Series was Intersectionality, or the critical theory of institutional oppression of individuals across all
Can community wealth building redefine city economic development?
From Democracy Collaborative
Blog: The BCLI cohort of 2015-2016 Launch was a great Success!
BCLI 2015-2016 Launch The Twin Cities’ Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) had a very successful launch of its third cohort for the 2015-2016 year. Over 60 attendees packed the house at Heritage Park Health and Wellness Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, October 8, 2015 to welcome the incoming 15 cohort members to the
Nexus Case Study Community Engagement and Community Development
Traditional community development work focuses on the built environment. Nexus Community Partners believes that community development should also be mindful of the people who live in and interact with the built environment every day. Nexus also believes that neighborhood- based development activities will only be successful in the long term if they are paired with
Nexus is proud to release a “Briefing on Promising Workforce and Job Creation Models”
On October 13, 2015, Nexus Community Partners hosted a “Strengthening Economic Opportunities” convening on the East Side of St. Paul . The event included a presentation on Nexus’ recently released “Briefing on Promising Workforce and Job Creation Models” and a panel discussion featuring Ted Howard, The Democracy Collaborative, Pakou Hang, Hmong American Farmers Association, Karla
Evaluation & Community Engagement: Everyone is an Evaluator Written by: Building the Field of Community Engagement partners and Tracy Babler
Explore the crucial role that evaluation plays in supporting the work of community engagement. BTF Evaluation and Comm Engagement WEB
Building the Equity Movement from the Inside: Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute Announces its Third Cohort!
Nexus Community Partners is thrilled to announce the selection of 15 fellows for the 2015-2016 Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI). The BCLI is a seven-month leadership program designed to identify, train, and support placement of dynamic leaders of color and underrepresented communities onto publicly appointed boards and commissions in the Twin Cities. BCLI fellows
The Twin Cities Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute: Using Board and Commission Appointments to Advance Racial Equity
“Boards and commissions are important bodies for impacting communities at the regional and local levels. They are instrumental in shaping key policy decisions, as well as designing and providing input on administration of city services. A unique partnership between the City of Minneapolis and Nexus Community Partners works to improve racial equity in board and
BCLI Transitions at Nexus – We’re Hiring a New Program Coordinator!
Dear colleagues, community and friends: It’s been amazing two years here at Nexus Community Partners – and it is with a bittersweet and humble heart that I am announcing that I’ll be transitioning out of my role as program coordinator for the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute by the end of August, 2015. I’ve accepted a
Nexus is one of Nonprofit Assistance Fund’s (NAF) Featured Clients!
“NAF can help you prevent crises for your organization—not just help you through them. I think more people need to understand that! My advice to any organization would be—don’t wait. Be proactive and reach out to NAF. It’s about being a strong organization and being proactive, and thinking about your sustainability into the future.” Theresa
Nexus now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute!
Nexus Community Partners is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI)! The BCLI is now targeting boards and commissions in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Saint Paul and Metropolitan Council committees. Click here to see all target seats. WHY APPLY? Knowledge Foundations Learn about equity issues