News

February 27, 2018

One of the most fun parts of my job is meeting Bush Fellowship finalists when they come to our office to interview. Always an impressive and inspiring group, this year I was struck to see that more than a third of the finalists were immigrants or refugees to the U.S.

Published 2018

February 13, 2018

More than 30 organizations will partner with the Bush Foundation to produce bushCONNECT 2018, an event that will bring together more than 1,100 people to build and strengthen connections among leaders and leadership networks across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

 
February 13, 2018

The Bush Foundation is about solving problems to make this region better for everyone. Solving our biggest problems requires working across difference. It requires truly listening and understanding the lived experiences of others. It requires engaging with each other in ways that bring out our best selves.

Published 2018

December 21, 2017

Erika Carter, who has spent 20 years developing expertise in public affairs, government relations and strategic communication, will join the Bush Foundation as its Communications Director. In that role, Carter will oversee a team that does a broad range of work from sharing inspiring stories about impactful leaders and organizations in our region to hosting and sponsoring events that connect good people who should know one another.

November 14, 2017

The Bush Foundation awarded the 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation to seven organizations with track records of making great ideas happen. 

June 06, 2017

A new leadership development opportunity for people who have the desire and potential to make positive changes where they live or work.

May 05, 2017

The Bush Foundation recently welcomed Bilal Alkatout and Naaima Khan as Community Innovation Program Managers.

March 21, 2017

Meet the 2017 Bush Fellows, 24 leaders chosen for their records of achievement and their extraordinary potential to make significant contributions in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

March 16, 2017

Mary Brainerd, Jodi Gillette and Kevin Goodno bring wealth of experience and expertise to the Bush Foundation board of sirectors

March 02, 2017

President Jennifer Ford Reedy's commentary on the need for customized learning.