What We're Learning

We are a learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Here we share the lessons we learn through our efforts, as well as the insights of our grantees and Fellows.

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Lessons Learned from the Leadership Network Grant Program

In mid-2014, we decided to expand our reach to support organizations that foster the development of leaders while simultaneously creating networks and connections amongst leaders. This pilot program was known as Leadership Network Grants (LNG).

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Inclusive community problem solving

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Communications as Program

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Lessons Learned from the Native Nations Initiative

The Bush Foundation launched the Native Nations Initiative in 2009 to support governance reform efforts of all 23 Native nations that share geography with Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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Investing in Native Communities

“What we found when we actually dug into our data is that the numbers don’t always reflect reality, and it’s not necessarily intentional,” — Carly Bad Heart Bull, Native nations activities manager.