Led by Nisha Thomspon (Participatory Budgeting Project), this Briefing will break down what participatory budgeting is – a democratic process that allows communities to directly decide how to spend part of a public budget – and how community members can work towards making public budgets more equitable and effective.
Every month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them. We hope you enjoy learning more about our team!
This month, Alyssa Prevost, our Operations Associate, shares What Freedom Looks Like. Read her full piece below.
Once a month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them.
This month, Aniya Brown, our Communications Associate, shares her thoughts on Celebrating Pride and Juneteenth in 2025. Read her full piece below.
Welcoming Sharon Stroye to Gathering Ground’s Board! Read more about Sharon and learn some fun facts!
Once a month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them.
This month, Maria Carnemolla, our Executive Director, shares her reflections on May Day and Memorial Day. Read her full piece below.
We are thrilled to welcome renowned urbanist and activist Prof. Miguel Robles-Durán for a conversation on housing and urban justice. A leading voice in the global struggle against spatial inequality, Prof. Robles-Durán will share insights from his practice in urban theory, design, and activism. In this briefing, he will explore the systemic forces driving displacement, privatization, and urban injustice—and the collective strategies communities are using worldwide to reclaim their right to the city. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of today’s most visionary thinkers on how we can shape more equitable, inclusive urban futures.
Once a month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them.
This month, Maria Carnemolla, our Executive Director, shares her thoughts on Spring in Bloom. Read her full piece below.
Led by Rachel Kimber (Full Circle Impact Solutions), the session defines AI, presents relevant case studies, and guides participants in identifying potential applications within their organizations. The goal is to demystify AI, offer practical insights, and address ethical considerations, including justice and oppression. The workshop will provide foundational knowledge to equip nonprofit leaders with the tools to make informed decisions about AI integration in their operations and workflows.
Once a month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them.
This month, Kacy O’Brien, our Director of Programming, reflects on the insights of Priya Parker. Read her full piece below.
In this Briefing, we’ll explore building worker power through familiar structures such as unions and organizing, as well as less-familiar democratic, sometimes called “flat,” organizational structures and worker-owned enterprises with award-winning journalist Bob Hennelly.
Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and a leading voice in the labor movement. Chris will share his experiences organizing workers at one of the world’s largest corporations, discuss the challenges and opportunities for unions in today’s political and economic climate, and explore the future of worker-led organizing in the U.S. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a trailblazer who is reshaping the fight for workers’ rights and equity in the workplace.
Once a month, Gathering Ground will spotlight a team member as they share their thoughts on a topic near and dear to them.
This month, Maria Carnemolla, our Executive Director, shares her thoughts on The Critical Theory of Love. Read her full piece below.
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