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Our Viewpoint

Our Viewpoint is a collection of speeches and opinion pieces by McKnight staff that help articulate the Foundation's position on community, regional, and state issues.


Our Voice

Kate Wolford: Appreciation for grantee efforts, and 2010 grantmaking forecast
December 2009 - Open letter to McKnight's grantees from foundation president Kate Wolford.
2008 Annual Report
August 2009 - Our 2008 annual report includes program summaries, highlights of the year, grantmaking information, and a financial review.
Lucky by Design: Readiness to Pounce Depends on Sound Research
May 2009 - Twin Cities Compass. Article about McKnight's investment in affordable housing by president Kate Wolford.
Our Voice: Request for Action for Resilient Gulf Coast
March 2009 - The following letter to the US Senate and House of Representatives, urging federal leadership and support for the Gulf Coast region, was signed by two dozen foundations and nonprofit organizations, including The McKnight Foundation.
Kate Wolford: Use a tried-and-trusted mechanism — the State Arts Board and regional councils
April 13, 2009 - Commentary, Pioneer Press. To distribute the Legacy Amendment's arts provision, the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Councils are ready to serve.

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Speeches

Kate Wolford: Charting a course in unsettling times
November 18, 2009 - In her keynote speech at Twin Cities Compass' annual meeting in St. Paul, McKnight's president explores the crucial role of data in maximizing the impact of philanthropic resources, especially in turbulent times.
Kate Wolford: Address to the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
January 23, 2007 - McKnight's president speaks at the January MNCN Philanthropy Leaders Breakfast.
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Anniversary
December 7, 2006 - Kate Wolford, McKnight Foundation President. Speech at the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund's tenth anniversary celebration.