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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Equitable, community-centered redevelopment is bringing new life to East Lake Street. On Juneteenth, 2024, The Historic Coliseum Building in South Minneapolis reopened with a new, inclusive purpose. The Black-led reconstruction of the former Freeman’s Department Store is a co-inspiration at the intersection of shared ownership and sustainability.
An Open Letter to the Community As we begin a new year, we are delighted to share with you the McKnight Foundation’s new Strategic Framework 2019-2021. Our board of directors unanimously approved the document last November. It reflects our shared sense of urgency given the societal and planetary challenges of our day. It also reflects …
Category:Perspective7 min read Racing to Net Zero A $3 Billion Endowment Gets Even Cleaner and Greener Electric bus manufacturer Proterra is among the McKnight Foundation's many impact investments. Video credit: Proterra By Elizabeth McGeveran, Dan Thiede This piece originally appeared in Confluence Philanthropy and is reprinted here with full permission. When Hurricane Ida ripped through …
The McKnight Foundation will say farewell to a beloved colleague at the end of July. After 10 years of extraordinary service and leadership, Aimee Witteman, program director for the Midwest Climate & Energy program, has decided to step down from her position. “Aimee has brought immense talent and skills to McKnight’s mission,” said Debby Landesman, …