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Note from Jen: Leadership development on $0 a day

March 20, 2018

Each of the new Bush Fellows will receive up to $100,000 to invest in their own leadership development. That is amazing and will support them to dream big about their growth as leaders. At the same time, when I think back about the experiences that made the biggest difference in my own leadership development, most of them were free.

Introducing the 2018 Bush Fellows

2018 Bush Fellows
March 20, 2018

Meet the 2018 Bush Fellows, 24 determined, adaptable leaders who are driven to improve their communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

Note from Jen: Leadership in context

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.

Note from Jen: Embracing the not-simple in all of us

February 13, 2018

As a human being, I am a mixed bag. I have some qualities I am proud of. Others, not so much.

2018 bushCONNECT Partner Announcement

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.

 

Erika Carter to join Bush Foundation as Communications Director

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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.

2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation Winners

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. 

Introducing Change Networks

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.

Welcome the Community Innovation Program Managers

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May 05, 2017

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

Announcing the 2017 Bush Fellows

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.

Bush Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members

March 16, 2017

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

Needed: Customized schools and curricula

March 02, 2017

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

Announcing Event Scholarships

February 02, 2017

The Bush Foundation is funding scholarships for individuals from our region to attend national events where people come together to share ideas and connect with others working to solve problems in new ways.

Bush Foundation Welcomes Two 2017 Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellows

January 23, 2017

We welcome newly selected Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellows, Awale Osman and Kristell Caballero Saucedo, to the Foundation as Community Innovation Program Associates.

Bush Foundation Awards $6.5 million in Ecosystem Grants

December 06, 2016

The Bush Foundation awarded more than $6.5 million in ecosystem grants to 39 organizations that help create an environment for its programs and initiatives to be successful.

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