Dear NB Global practitioners,

Something meaningful happens when a community chooses, together, to invest in the work it shares. I am writing to you not only as President of NB Global, but as someone who is committed to serving this community from within it—alongside you, in support of the practitioners who carry our work forward every day.

We are launching a fundraising campaign with a clear goal: to raise $50,000 by the end of 2026 to help carry NB Global into its next chapter. The amount matters, of course, but it is not the heart of the campaign. The heart of the campaign is participation.

We are asking for 100% practitioner participation. Your gift may be modest or substantial; the amount is yours to decide. What matters most is that each of us gives something, as a shared signal that this is a community we believe in and are willing to stand behind.

Why 100%? Because foundations, donors, and partners look closely at participation as a measure of confidence and commitment. When we can say that our practitioners are giving—each according to their own capacity—it communicates something powerful: that NB Global is not simply seeking support from

others, but is being strengthened first by the people who know its value best.

A gift of $5, €5, or £5 matters. A larger gift matters as well. What matters most is that we participate together.

When you make a donation using the link below, you will be able to enter the amount and then designate where you would like your gift to be allocated, such as general operations, the School/Institute Director fund, or other special priorities. Thank you for demonstrating, in a practical and visible manner, that we

are collaboratively constructing this upcoming chapter.

There is also a second request. The future of the institute depends on widening the circle of people who know about NB Global and believe in what we do. If there are people in your network who may have the capacity and interest to support this work, please email me directly with:

 Their name and contact information

 Their preferred method of contact (email, phone, in-person introduction)

 A brief note about why you believe they may be interested in supporting

NB Global, including any aspect of our work that may resonate with them.

A warm referral from a practitioner can open doors that cold outreach cannot. If each of us is able to share even a few thoughtful names, we will significantly strengthen the prospect list we are building. Our hope is to receive at least five names from each practitioner, though any number of well-considered referrals

will be valuable.

This campaign is still in its early days, and there is meaningful work underway as NB Global prepares for its next chapter. You can expect regular communication from us as that work develops. For now, I am asking you to stand with one another in this effort: please contribute at a level that is right for you, and please send the names of individuals you believe we should know. I am grateful to be doing this work with you, and grateful for the commitment each of you brings to NB Global.