Connecting to a more prosperous and beautiful world
Nest is a nonprofit that understands the importance of handcraft and the meaning it can hold for every life it touches.
By uplifting and investing in diverse artisans, their stories and their handcraft, Nest creates ripples of impact that ensure the world is not only more beautiful, but more prosperous and sustainable too.
Introducing
The Climate Academy
From power outages and material shortages, to extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions, the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten the stability of small creative enterprises.
The Nest Climate Academy is a digital learning curriculum designed to help US makers and artisans prepare for, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of severe weather, natural disasters, or climate change on their small craft businesses.
Our Programs
Informed by artisan and maker perspectives, Nest’s programs are thoughtfully designed to prepare creative entrepreneurs with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and sustain their businesses.
And, the best part is – all are provided at no cost for makers and artisans ensuring accessibility!
How We Work
Nest’s programs create meaningful economic impact for makers, artisans, and their communities while preserving their unique cultures and traditions through the artistry and heritage of craft.
Our Partnerships
Nest works with brands and designers to elevate creativity, showcase the uniqueness of craft, and honor culture & heritage, while diversifying brand offerings and driving social and environmental impact.
Through these intentional partnerships, we elevate the beauty and value of handcraft to create meaningful opportunities for makers and artisans worldwide.
Global Impact
With philanthropic and multilateral partners, we are working toward a stronger and more resilient creative economy. We combine grassroots programming with systems-level change to drive sustainable impact and improve gender equity both in the United States and globally.
Through our intentional partnerships, community relationships, and artisan networks, we elevate the unique beauty and value of craft to create meaningful opportunities for makers and artisans.