October 2024 News & Updates

Hello!

With temperatures dropping, it's finally starting to feel like fall in Minnesota (otherwise known as gumbo weather where I'm from in Louisiana!).

At McKnight, there has been no shortage of exciting news from our team and partners. Whether in Kenya, New York, or right here in Minneapolis, the last month has provided incredible opportunities for connection, learning, and progress, in collaboration with partners around the globe.

Please enjoy this month's newsletter, including a sneak peek of McKnight's future mission-focused office space, powerful pieces on democracy and the Midwest's climate moment from McKnight President Tonya Allen, as well as a Q&A with Minnesota artist and social justice leader David Mura.

Enjoy,

Jacques Hebert, Communications Director

Making Progress on McKnight's New Home

Last year, we announced that McKnight will be relocating to 921 South Washington Avenue. We're proud to stay rooted in downtown Minneapolis, and excited to share our progress and highlight how we'll manifest our commitment to climate action and equity through our new space. Learn more.

Apply for Press Forward Minnesota Funding

Press Forward Minnesota is now accepting applications for its inaugural "Closing Local Coverage Gaps" grant, designed to support small, local newsrooms producing original reporting in underserved communities that lack reliable news and information. Learn more.

McKnight Shares AI Journey in Case Study

McKnight Foundation has been working to leverage AI to take on manual, time-consuming tasks in a secure environment. We share our journey, including efforts to build a culture of learning and responsible experimentation, in a case study with Microsoft Nonprofits. Learn more.

Courageous Character: David Mura

David Mura is a Minnesota-based memoirist, essayist, novelist, poet, critic, playwright, and performance artist. His work, on topics ranging from contemporary Japan to the legacy of the internment camps and the history of Japanese Americans to critical explorations of an increasingly diverse America, has won wide praise and numerous awards. Learn more.

News & Updates

PERSPECTIVE: Democracy Thrives in the Civic Space

U.S. NEWS OPINION: Revitalize the Heartland with Clean Energy

TRANSFORMING FOOD SYSTEMS: Global collaboration taking place at McKnight's Farmer Research Network convening in Kenya

NEW STAFF: A warm welcome to new McKnight Foundation staff Candra Bennett and TaMicá Tody

JOINT AFFINITY GROUP SOCIAL: Strengthening solidarity and belonging in philanthropy

CLIMATE WEEK: It was a whirlwind Climate Week NYC for McKnight staff and partners!

⚠ FRAUD WARNING: The McKnight Foundation is dedicated to the safety and security of our community. We have been alerted to fraudulent emails from unauthorized individuals impersonating our staff, particularly targeting individuals seeking employment. Learn more.