01/25/2012    Our dream for the sector in 2012

I think we can all agree that 2011 was a really hard year - for nonprofits, for community members and, as we’ve become fond of saying, to just be a human. The political and financial instability at home and across the world has made for lots of feelings of anxiety, leading many of us to reflect on our values and our work. It can be easy to focus on the negative aspects of life - complaining about how hard it is, wishing for the good ol’ days. But, really, that isn’t much of a strategy. We, at NPower, believe that the genius is in action forward. Of course, we don’t have all the answers. But we’re willing to contemplate this big question: What is our role in creating a thriving community? Read more...