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Resources from our Network
Handbook for Artists Working in Community
This handbook is a practical manual for individual artists who would like to begin or deepen this kind of artistic practice – work in and work with community. The stories, tools, and wisdom shared here were gathered from creative practitioners who regularly do this work.
Gilded Giving 2020: How Wealth Inequality Distorts Philanthropy and Imperils Democracy
Ten years ago, in August 2010, several dozen U.S. billionaires led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett pledged to give away at least half of their wealth before their death. Many have donated considerable sums to charities and foundations since then. But as a group, these billionaires have seen their fortunes skyrocket in the decade since the so-called Giving Pledge was launched.
Library of Things: A Cornerstone of the Real Sharing Economy
The ebook "Library of Things: A Cornerstone of the Real Sharing Economy" features our editorial series covering the past, present and future of libraries of things.
A Guide To Transformative Land Strategies: Lessons from the Field
New report from MIT CoLab on transformative strategies from movement-oriented CLTs and permanent real estate cooperatives
Exit to Community: Community Ownership in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis presents the greatest threat to community-based business in generations. But what if their employees and neighbors had the tools to get through this crisis in better shape, through an “exit to community”? This webinar presents strategies to help business transition to community and employee ownership, which could help ease the crisis upon us and aid in a just recovery.
A People’s Orientation to a Regenerative Economy
The intersecting crises of income and wealth inequality and climate change, driven by systemic white supremacy and gender inequality, has exposed the frailty of the U.S. economy and democracy. This document was prepared during the COVID-19 pandemic which exacerbated these existing crises and underlying conditions.
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What’s new with NEC?
We’re Hiring! NEC seeks an Interim Development Officer
Location: Remote, USA Length of contract: 12 months (with possibility to become permanent) Compensation: $55,000-$70,000 plus generous benefits package. Our staff practices needs-based compensation rather than market-based compensation, which means that staff are...
Honoring Elandria Williams
This organization and our movement would not exist as it is today without Elandria Williams. As this network and the solidarity economy movement in the United States has evolved, Elandria has accompanied us every step of the way with crystal clear vision, deep faith, and unrelenting passion.
NEC offices are closed July 27-31
In the spirit of collective care, NEC is taking the week of July 27th off to recognize the impact that the pandemic and uprisings have had on our staff. NEC staff will not be responding to communications or posting to social media for this week. Thank you for your patience while we pause to prioritize rest and reflection over productivity in this moment.
Celebrating our 2019-2020 New Economy Reporting Project Fellows!
Please join us in celebrating our incredible 2019-2020 New Economy Reporting Project Fellows, who closed out their fellowship in early June.
Announcing the 2020 Movement Support Grantees
Thanks to 98 donors, we raised an additional $30,000 for NEC’s Movement Support Fund, for a total of $70,000 redistributed through fourteen $5,000 grants to solidarity economy organizers.
Why we responded to the COVID-19 crisis by reducing our work week
Last month, NEC’s Co-Directors met to discuss how to address the coronavirus pandemic. We are a national network with a bold vision. Before the COVID-19 crisis, our staff and members worked day in and day out to transform our economy to one that puts people and the...
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