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2023

Propel Nonprofits

Propelling Nonprofits

Propel Nonprofits uses creative capital solutions to make good things happen. They received one of our first PRIs in 2017, helping to grow their lending pool from $25M to $30M. 

By Riham Feshir
Photography by Ackerman + Gruber

Anita speaking at Data Matters Conference

Building Dynamic Data

Data drives Anita B. Frederick (BF'09). As a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, she has learned firsthand the importance of accurate data and how populations can be underserved when research is lacking. 

By Natalia Mendez

Photos courtesy of Tribal Nations Research Group

Man opens door and walks into Akiptan office

Banking On Inclusion

Akiptan is transforming agricultural lending from the ground up in South Dakota. As a Native American CDFI, it's the first dedicated exclusively to Indian agriculture. 

By Mary Divine

Photography courtesy of Akiptan/Sky Bear Media

Irene Fernando

Leading with Strength

Bush Fellow and Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Chair Irene Fernando finds her strength by being curious, asking questions, and taking risks. 

By Marla Khan-Schwartz

Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation

Reclaiming the Narrative, Building Sustainable Growth

The North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance unites five Native nations to promote and educate the world about Native culture

By Mo Perry
Photography courtesy of North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance

Michael Walker with students

Encouraging Young Black Men to Dream Big

Dr. Michael V. Walker (BF’17) is an unapologetic advocate for Black male student achievement

By Frederick Melo

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