This article was originally published by PEAK Grantmaking, a member-led association of philanthropy professionals leading the way in advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices. Together, we are transforming philanthropy. Learn more at peakgrantmaking.org and follow @PEAKgrantmaking on Twitter and LinkedIn. Our communities deserve more than good intentions. And yet, across the philanthropy sector, aspirations are slow to turn into …
The McKnight Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of Faye M. Price as its 2021 Distinguished Artist, an honor that carries a $50,000 award for a Minnesota artist who has made significant contributions to the state’s cultural life. As a director, actor, dramaturg, and arts leader, Price has significantly influenced Minnesota theater by bringing …
This piece originally appeared in Inside Philanthropy and is reprinted here with full permission. What if we could meet two global needs with one deed, like eliminating hunger and achieving net-zero emissions? We can, by embracing sweeping food systems change. On September 23, leaders from countries around the world will convene virtually for the first-ever …
The McKnight Foundation is pleased to announce that Dominic McQuerry will join the Vibrant & Equitable Communities and Midwest Climate & Energy programs as a program officer. McQuerry is a policy and community engagement professional with a passion for supporting people’s lives and livelihoods, guiding and supporting powerful coalitions in Minnesota on housing, healthcare, child …
In honor of this anniversary, the Foundation will award unsolicited $100,000 grants to ten organizations that make Minnesota a more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive place.
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Within the United States, the Midwest is one of the largest emitters of carbon pollution. To reduce carbon pollution at scale at the speed necessary, we must act collectively. For that reason, the McKnight Foundation supports bold action on the climate crisis, recognizing that economy-wide decarbonization requires transforming our energy system. It also calls for …
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The McKnight Foundation is pleased to welcome DeAnna Cummings as its new Arts program director.