1. Thinking Outside the (Gift) Box “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” ―Maya Angelou “For it is in giving that we receive.” ―St. Francis of Assisi Looking towards the holidays, many businesses and individuals start to think about which nonprofits they want to support. Although our donors are generous all year long, we know this is a time of year when sharing with others is celebrated as part of the holiday tradition for many people. Increasingly we have seen our donors finding creative ways to give to Ciudad Nueva — sometimes to … [Read more...]
Reaping the Rewards of Successful Strategic Planning
Earlier in the year we shared with you some of the goals and plans that came out of our strategic planning session led by Bill Jackson, the managing chair for the local C12 Group. Bill is a seasoned executive consultant and was kind enough to walk us through one of the most extensive strategic planning processes we have ever completed as an organization. You can read more about the process here, but we wanted to follow up on some of the goals that came out of that very fruitful time. Empowering Youth Every year at the beginning of the school year, we evaluate where we are in our … [Read more...]
School Is Back in Session!
Growing up, I remember back-to-school season being full of emotions: excitement, dread, curiosity. Would this year be better than last year? Would I like my teachers? I can’t wait to see my friends! At Ciudad Nueva, back-to-school season is all about excitement. There is a flurry of activity from visiting families, schools, and volunteers. Phones are ringing, emails are flying. Students are ready to get back in the routine — and see all the friends and leaders they missed over the summer! It all starts with planning Summer is a change of pace at Ciudad Nueva. We head off in a lot of … [Read more...]
Volunteering Brings Joy and a Longer-Term Involvement at Ciudad Nueva
Alison’s experience mentoring two Launch Pad students made a lasting impression on her ... and paved the way for a longer commitment Alison moved to El Paso in the summer of 2016. She and her husband were recently married and had been transferred here by the army from Washington state. Moving to a new city always provides an opportunity to try out something new and Alison was also looking for a way to meet new friends in El Paso. She had heard about Ciudad Nueva through a work friend while still living in Washington so she contacted Sami after moving here to see if there was a way she could … [Read more...]
Reflections on Strategic Planning
Earlier this year, Ciudad Nueva went through the most comprehensive strategic planning process we have ever done in our 15-year history. We included six board members, six staff members, and three volunteers in the sessions, which were led by Bill Jackson of the C12 Group. You can read more about the process we went through and some the results in our post earlier this month. The sessions were so impactful for our organization and energizing for our staff and board members, we thought you might like to hear directly from them. Here are a few reflections from our participants: Bethany, … [Read more...]
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