New Leaders Council - Des Moines

02/01/2022

Institute is off to a great start this year! We've got a wonderful group of fellows who, among other skills and talents, coordinate very well together for a slick Zoom photo!

01/28/2022

Shout out to our 2022 NLC-Des Moines fellows as they prepare for their first day of Institute tomorrow! We can't wait to get to know you better throughout the year!

01/17/2022

Passing along this powerful post from New Leaders Council and sharing some opportunities to honor and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Des Moines Metro at the link below:

". . . the white moderate who is more devoted to order than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says, "I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I can't agree with your methods of direct action"; who paternalistically feels that he can set the timetable for another man's freedom; who lives by the myth of time; and who constantly advises the Negro to wait until a "more convenient season." Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from the Birmingham Jail

As we reflect on the powerful words of Dr. King, let us remember to stay committed in our quest for equity and dismantling systems uprooted in white supremacy, today and every day.

Des Moines Metro events (including virtual and hybrid options): https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2022/01/13/iowa-marks-mlk-holiday-events-service-opportunities-martin-luther-king-2022/9189775002/

12/07/2021

As we plan for the upcoming new year, we're looking for answers from our alumni to an important question: Why NLC? Please share what comes to mind for you in the comments!

11/30/2021

Last week, we shared the exciting news about our new fellows joining next year's NLC-Des Moines Institute. Now, you have the opportunity to support these fellows and help them make a meaningful impact in your community!

Can we count on you to invest in progress and help our NLC-Des Moines fellows and alumni make a collective impact across Iowa? If so, please consider making a gift to our here: https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/donate/

11/23/2021

It's an exciting day! 📣 We're thrilled to announce our 2022 fellows and welcome them to our in Des Moines!

Check out our updated chapter webpage to learn more about the amazing leaders hopping on board with us next year!

NLC develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity.

11/02/2021

In case you need one more reminder: Election Day is here! Don't forget to cast your ballot in your local city and school board races. It's not too late to look up your polling place and make a plan to ensure your vote counts!

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10/20/2021

Check out this article about the important work that Matt Becke, a 2018 NLC alum, is doing to reform the criminal justice system and prevent future harm. Here's a snippet: "When Matt Becke walks across the stage in May next year to accept his law degree in the state of Washington, a decade will have passed since he was let out of prison in Iowa.

If he is accepted into the Iowa state bar, a formidable hurdle for a felon, Becke says he will most likely begin practicing criminal law. As someone with multiple convictions tied to ma*****na use, he believes he’ll be able to relate with defendants more than most attorneys.

'I’m seeking the capacity to be a lawyer so I can help people who have been where I have been,' the 36-year-old said. 'But I also want to effect structural change.'

Ma*****na convictions have followed this Iowan long after going to prison, resulting in fines over $17K and hindering him from getting jobs, housing.

10/11/2021

Passing along this message and acknowledgement to our NLC Family across the Des Moines metro. Visit Native Land Digital at native-land.ca to learn more about the land you occupy.

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor the resilience of Indigenous peoples, but it is also a day to bring awareness and acknowledgement to the centuries of harm that have been done to them. We know as long as we occupy these lands that were taken from them, that every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In honor of this day, please take time to look up the land you are on and learn more about its painful history and those who traditionally call it home.

To learn about the land you occupy, please visit Native Land Digital at native-land.ca.

09/07/2021

Today's the deadline! Don't miss your chance to apply for our 2022 Institute. Applications are due by 9 p.m. CDT this evening. We'll keep an eye out for any last-minute questions. Please feel free to message us here, or email [email protected]

NLC develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity.

09/02/2021

We're keeping New Leaders Council - Louisiana and everyone affected by Hurricane Ida in our thoughts this week. 💜

Our hearts are with Louisiana and all of those impacted by Hurricane Ida. To our family, we are here for you.

If you would like to help, please consider donating to World Central Kitchen or Second Harvest Food Bank .

09/01/2021

We've got good news for those who need a little extra time on their 2022 Institute applications! Our new deadline is next Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 9 p.m. CDT. Enjoy the extended weekend, and please feel free to reach out with questions!

📣: The application deadline for 2022 NLC Institute has been extended to Tuesday, September 7th at 7 PM PDT / 10 PM EDT! We're giving you a few extra days during the extended weekend to put the finishing touches on your application or start a new one if you haven't already.

Please consider applying today at bit.ly/NLCApply22.

It's also not too late to nominate a leader at bit.ly/nlcnominate!