Renowned Civil Rights and Liberties Leader john a. powell Joins McKnight Board
Internationally recognized leader john a. powell is an expert in many areas, including civil rights, civil liberties, structural racism, housing, poverty, and democracy.
Innovating Toward a More Inclusive Economy: A Case Study in Hennepin County, MN
The following article was originally published by Living Cities on April 23, 2018. It is reprinted here with full permission. This essay is part of a series titled, Accelerate This! Government as Social Innovator, which features leaders at the intersection of philanthropy and government offering ideas about how non-public dollars can be used to drive innovation and systemic change on …
Statement on President Trump’s 2019 Federal Budget Request
McKnight president Kate Wolford recently joined foundation leaders from across the country to sign this statement of support for the National Endowment for the Arts. This was originally posted by ArtPlace America, a collaboration of foundations, federal agencies, and financial institutions that work to position arts and culture as a core sector of comprehensive community …
McKnight Names Painter Jim Denomie 2019 Distinguished Artist
The McKnight Foundation has selected visual artist Jim Denomie to receive the 2019 Distinguished Artist Award, a $50,000 gift created to honor a Minnesota artist who has made significant contributions to the state’s cultural life. Denomie, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Ojibwe, combines vivid hues and disarming humor in powerful narrative …
Media Coverage of McKnight’s Net Zero Commitment
Read a collection of the news coverage following the announcement of McKnight’s commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its $3 billion endowment by 2050 at the latest. As new stories are released, we will update this list. Forbes | Making Real Money Moves: How The McKnight Foundation Is Aligning Its Endowment …
Principles-Focused Evaluation: The GUIDE
How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles—and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? From evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton, this book introduces the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation …
Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Progress and Proximity
2023 was a whirlwind year for McKnight and our partners! Take a look at our highlights from last year.
Making Ann Arbor’s Bryant Neighborhood the Most Sustainable Place in America
Ann Arbor, MI committed to being carbon neutral by 2030, and they started their work in the frontline Bryant neighborhood. They’re electrifying homes community-wide, reducing energy burden and increasing health while showing the nation how to scale equitable climate action.
Courageous Character: Pastor James Alberts
Kicking off our new Courageous Characters series, featuring bold leaders who bring people together to make more possible in their communities.
Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mind
Huda Zoghbi was on her way to becoming a cardiologist when her encounters with children suffering from a rare brain disorder changed the course of her career — and deepened our understanding of how the human brain works. “People become scientists for all sorts of reasons,” says Dr. Zoghbi, a winner of the prestigious Breakthrough …