As the McKnight Foundation began developing a new program devoted to equity and inclusion in our state, weโve been mindful that engaging the wisdom and expertise of individuals and communities beyond the Foundation walls increases the programโs relevance, credibility, and effectiveness. As we get closer to the public launch of our grantmaking guidelines this fall, …
IN BRIEF Program name: Our expanded program dedicated to building food systems that are economically, socially, and ecologically just and sustainable will now be called the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. Expanded goal: Cultivate resilient food systems globally by bridging farmer-centered agroecological research, action, and influence. What it means: With the grounded, place-based future …
In 2013, the McKnight Foundation's Collaborative Crop Research Program initiated support for farmer research networks (FRNs). FRNs were envisaged as a general approach to networked participatory research aimed at supporting the agroecological intensification (AEI) of smallholder farming in ten countries in Africa and the Andes region in South America. The 30 FRNs ranged in size …
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2024-2026 Annegret Falkner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Computational Neuroendocrinology: Linking Hormone-Mediated Transcription to Complex Behavior Through Neural Dynamics Gonadal hormones โ estrogen and testosterone are among the best known โ are important to mammals in many ways. They modulate internal states, behavior, and physiology. But while much has been …
Aligned Investments Aligned investments are in harmony with the McKnight Foundationโs mission and values. Their financial performance is evaluated against the broader market. High Impact Investments High impact investments deliver greater environmental and social change. Most have market expectations; a few Program-Related Investments have charitable expectations. Exited Investments Exited investments are no longer in our …
Nate Wade became the investment officer at the McKnight Foundation in 2019, covering its $2.2 billion endowment, including its commitment to impact investing. Nate provides strategic analysis of the portfolio, working directly with fund managers, the boardโs investment committees, and investment advisors. He is building the Foundationโs direct private investment program and helping expand into …
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Transportation, in particular daily commuting, produces nearly 30 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Scoop seeks to disrupt long, solitary commutes by providing custom, flexible carpool options for workers. Investment $2.5 million direct equity investment; originated in 2019. Exited 2022 (failure due to Covid-19 impacts). Rationale The Scoop app replaces clunky …