When we come together around a shared vision, extraordinary things become possible. For 22 years, this has been at the heart of Nexus’ work.
We know that communities already hold the talent, wisdom, and ideas to build a more liberated future. Nexus helps bring those ideas to life by connecting people, capital, and organizations while honoring community voices and visions.
This is what momentum looks like:
- 347 people have completed Nexus leadership and cooperative fellowships, going on to shape public policies and grow a network of Black-led, movement-aligned co-ops.
- Since 2023, the Open Road Fund has moved nearly $20 million directly to 400 Black people to pursue their own visions for building wealth.
- Through the 3-year St. Paul LOCAL Fund, we reached 4,000 residents, redistributed $1 million, and created or preserved 92 worker-owner jobs. Beyond St. Paul, we’re facilitating a coalition of 13 community-owned real estate projects rewriting the rules on who leads economic development.
Behind these numbers are people doing powerful work together. Can we count on your support?
Building lasting community power doesn’t happen overnight. It takes relationships, trust, and sustained investment. Your support helps Nexus walk alongside communities through it all. As public and foundation funding becomes more volatile, building a broader community of people who choose to sustain this work is crucial.
This giving season, will you become a Nexus Community Steward by making a monthly donation? Any amount helps provide steady support throughout the year.
Becoming a Community Steward is also an opportunity to stay connected to the work—and to each other. In 2027, we’ll host two gatherings to explore liberation, healing, and leadership together, and share reflections from the Nexus team throughout the year.
The most powerful change begins with choosing to be here for one another. We hope you’ll continue to be part of what comes next.
Keep the momentum going.
Every gift and every partnership fuels leadership, community wealth, and lasting change. Stand with us—and let’s keep moving.
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