The New Commonwealth Fund

Join us for NCF’s Art Gallery Open House and celebrate the creativity, vision, and voice of artists in the NCF community. Explore the gallery and enjoy an evening of conversation and inspiration. Link to RSVP in bio.

Three days of connection, inspiration, and opportunity. The Boston HBCU Diversity in Design Summit, hosted by NCF, @PLCDetroit and @BlackFootwearForum , brought together students, creatives, and industry leaders to explore what’s possible in design. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so powerful. @blkchipgallery @streettheorycollective

A big thank you to Representative Chris Worrell (@brochris4boston ) for his leadership, advocacy, and commitment to ensuring NCF's work continues to be prioritized and resourced at a critical moment. Your partnership helps keep this work moving forward when it matters most.

We’re excited to share that NCF has been approved for a $1 million line item in the Massachusetts House budget for FY27. This earmark is a continued vote of confidence in NCF’s mission, momentum, and growing impact. We are deeply grateful to Chair @RepMichlewitz , Leader Michael Moran, and Speaker Ron Mariano for their years of steadfast support and continued partnership in this work. And to Rep. Christopher Worrell (@brochris4boston ) for his continued advocacy. At a moment when sustained investment matters more than ever, this year’s support carries particular significance.

We’re proud to see so many of our folks recognized on the Boston Magazine 2026 Power 150 List, which highlights the individuals driving influence across business, policy, culture, and community in our region. We celebrate NCF Founders Pamela Everhart, Quincy Miller, Rebekah Salwasser, and Corey Thomas; Founding Ally and Advisor Colette Phillips; Advisor Michael Curry; Friends of NCF Bob Rivers and Turahn Dorsey; and NCF Grantee Partners Betty Francisco and Nicole Obi. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! We’re honored to be in community with each of you.

The Disruption Dialogue returns to Martha's Vineyard with a brand new, powerful theme: The Soul of a Circle. This year, we’re centering women whose friendships, mentorship, sponsorship, and shared courage have shaped real pathways to power. Together, we’ll hear from pairs who model what it looks like to lead through relationship. Attendees will leave with a clear charge: identify a woman you will actively support in this season of her leadership, and name how you will show up. Open a door, make a connection, advocate in rooms she’s not in, or be a steady, trusted presence. And then, follow through. Spots are limited. Join the waitlist and be part of a circle that moves leadership forward together, and stay tuned for more details on our inspiring panelists. Link in bio!

This SUNDAY, April 25th from 11am- 1pm, join @ncfmass , @plcdetroit and @blackfootwearforum as they host Day 3 of the Boston HBCU Diversity in Design Summit at @streettheorycollective . 📣The State of Diversity in Design Careers Panel 📆 Sunday, April 26, 11am - 1pm 📍 Street Theory Collective 541 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 🎟️ Registration Required #linkinbio 🔗 bit.ly/didpanel426 Are you a creative professional feeling unseen, overlooked, or navigating spaces not built with you in mind? Join Dr. D’Wayne Edwards for a powerful “real talk” conversation on the current state of diversity in design. This panel brings together industry veterans to share unfiltered experiences—the highs, the setbacks, and the strategies they’ve used to build lasting careers in an evolving industry. Leave with clarity, community, and a renewed blueprint for your next chapter. Audience: Industry Professionals Panel discussion hosted by Dr. D’Wayne Edwards President, PLC Detroit Co‑Founder, Black Footwear Forum About the Boston HBCU Diversity in Design Summit The Boston HBCU Diversity in Design Summit is a collaborative initiative between Detroit HBCU, PLC Detroit, the Black Footwear Forum (BFF), and NCF. The summit will feature a series of panel discussions with Black creative professionals, alongside a full-day design workshop for Boston-area high school students, highlighting pathways into diverse design careers. Hosted by NCF from April 24–26, 2026, the summit will include PLC Detroit President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, BFF co-founder, and Denise Korn, Co-Executive Director of Diversity in Design (DID). They will be joined by Black professionals representing leading brands including Converse, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, Saucony, and Timberland.

Last week, our grantee cohort came together for a powerful session on Campaigns and the Political Landscape, a capacity-building workshop designed to deepen fluency in navigating Massachusetts politics as nonprofits. At NCF, we believe that proximity to power and clarity on how it moves is essential. This work is about ensuring our partners are not just responding to the landscape, but shaping it. Grateful to be in community with leaders doing the work, asking the right questions, and building toward lasting change.

NCF is hosting the Boston HBCU Diversity in Design Summit, from April 24–26, in partnership with @PLCDetroit and @BlackFootwearForum . Join us for panels and workshops featuring Black designers and industry leaders from Converse, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, Saucony, and Timberland. It’s about exposure. It’s about connection. It’s about opening pathways. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot now (links in bio)!

A meaningful moment at the John & Abigail Adams Benefit last night: NCF Founder and Board Director Damon Hart was honored with the Richard A. Soden Public Service Award, recognizing a sustained commitment to community, equity, and public service. Pictured here with Stephen Hall, who has been a supporter of NCF since the beginning, it’s a reminder that this work is built in community. Congratulations, Damon.

We had a great site visit with our partners at @castleskins , getting a first look at their new space ahead of construction. Grateful for the time, vision, and care they’re bringing to the space and their work. Excited for what comes next!

The Everything And More exhibition at @streettheorycollective is entering its final days, and we’re coming together to close it out with intention and care. Join us on April 11 from 3PM-5PM for a special screening of She Dared To Dream, a powerful documentary on the life of Congresswoman @AyannaPressley , followed by a conversation. This is your last opportunity to experience the exhibition. Come spend time with the work, be in community, and help us close this chapter together. RSVP required – link in bio.