Even though the Mississippi River flows more than 40 miles west of Robert “Woody” Woodruff’s farm in Modesto, Illinois, he still thinks about the impact his farming decisions have downstream. “We’re here to raise healthy food. Before you can do that, you need healthy soil and healthy water,” says Woodruff. “It’s all connected.” Depending on …
National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), who offers resources and guidance for members looking to accelerate climate change solutions, recently sat down with Noa Staryk, board chair at McKnight Foundation, to learn more about our approach to climate philanthropy. From grantmaking to investment strategies, Noa provides sharp insights and inspiration for other funders looking to …
Scientific research is not the only form of inquiry that is valid in assessing the virtues of agricultural practice This article originally appeared in the December 2021 issue of Alliance Magazine and is reprinted here with full permission. In 2006, Bettina Haussmann was researching pearl millet breeding in Niger. With a PhD from Hohenheim University …
The following post was originally published on the website of VSA Minnesota, the state organization on arts and disability. Even though we know that VSA made a difficult decision, we are pleased to see some of the services will get incorporated into the work of Springboard for the Arts, COMPAS, and the Metro Regional Arts …
The McKnight Foundation will say farewell to two beloved colleagues at the end of June 2019. Rick Scott, vice president of finance and compliance, and Vickie Benson, Arts program director, have announced their intention to leave their respective positions. “Rick and Vickie both contribute immensely to McKnight’s mission and serve as effective leaders,” said Kate …
This past May, the McKnight Foundation’s board approved the addition of three new partners in the continued expansion of the McKnight Artist Fellowships program to include fellowships for fiber artists, book artists, and community-engaged practice artists. These new fellowships will provide important artistic and professional recognition and development opportunities for more midcareer artists living and …
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The McKnight Foundation is pleased to welcome DeAnna Cummings as its new Arts program director.
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 …
The McKnight Foundation is delighted to welcome Pamela (Pam) Wheelock as its new interim president. She will join the Foundation on February 4, 2020.