Based in Detroit, and experts in changing cities and nonprofit management, New Solutions Group helps clients with policy research, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, program design and implementation, and strategic leadership. We offer smart, collaborative, and innovative solutions for clients who serve the public good.

ABOUT US

We bring a combined four decades of experience not just observing, but leading efforts to improve the quality of life in disinvested cities. 

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THE WORK WE DO

Get to know our clients and how we've supported their work in urban communities.

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The Latest
Steve Trains Bipartisan Political Leaders -- Report in Dome Magazine
Steve Trains Bipartisan Political Leaders -- Report in Dome Magazine

Great new article features Steve’s work with the Michigan Political Leadership Program.

Sarah on Michigan Radio talking about Michigan women
Sarah on Michigan Radio talking about Michigan women

Looking at the data for Michigan Future.

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New report identifies the economic contributions of refugees

Steve and the University of Michigan released a new report underscoring the important economic contributions made by Michigan's population of resettled refugees.

The Facts on How Cutting Immigration Hurts All of Us
The Facts on How Cutting Immigration Hurts All of Us

Do the facts support the assertion that President Trump's merit-based immigrant system would benefit our economy. Steve (interviewed on NPR) says no.

Steve Co-Authors New Report--Michigan: We're All Migrants Here
Steve Co-Authors New Report--Michigan: We're All Migrants Here

A new report from the Michigan Economic Center and our own Steve Tobocman lays out what has been missing from the headlines--an analysis and discussion of the negative economic impacts provoked by Trump’s immigration policies.

Where Do College-Educated Millennials Live--and What Should Michigan Do About It?
Where Do College-Educated Millennials Live--and What Should Michigan Do About It?

The high-wage jobs and innovative companies that will define opportunities for prosperity now and in the future are the most dependent on one thing: the brainpower of high-skilled workers. Those companies, more and more, follow talent.

So, where do college-educated millennials live?

Our Process

We start with understanding your organization or community's goals, authentic assets, and character.

We leverage your network of partners and stakeholders.

We research best practices--and place them into a local context.

And we produce credible, inclusive, and measurably effective solutions.

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How Our Nonprofit Experience Serves You

With a special concern for promoting equity, we put our decades of experience to work for clients so that strategic planning leads to real action. Meet some of our amazing clients and learn how we've supported their success.

Steve and Sloan are thrilled to be working with so many great folks to build a national alliance on transforming low-income communities of color across America by assisting low-income entrepreneurs of color through the Build from Within Alliance. Wi
It’s primary day in Michigan! @detroitfreepress has a great voter tool. Enter your address to see your ballot and conveniently research candidates.
Have an idea that supports the immigrant community in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, or Dearborn? Submit today at detroitsoup.com/globalsoup 💡 ・・・ #Repost @detroitsoup with @get_repost
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