How Communications Can Advance Mission

We decided to test out a different model for this year’s annual report, leading with human-centered stories and following other communications best practices.

Blog Post

Statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

The McKnight Foundation is deeply disappointed by the President’s decision to withdraw the United States from the global climate agreement. As a grantmaker and an institutional investor, McKnight remains firmly committed to rapidly accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.

Climate Accord

How Change Happens

Who has the power to make positive change? Our resounding answer is everyone. Our new annual report features nine stories of transformation by the inspiring change agents McKnight supports.

Annual Report

Moving on Clean Energy Momentum

The Midwest is leading the nation in renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Learn how we've gotten this far through a combination of smart policy changes, positive market conditions, and philanthropic support.

Clean Energy

New Approach, Same Goal:
A Clean and Resilient River

McKnight recently took a step back to review the strategies of our Mississippi River funding. Program director Mark Muller gives an overview of our revised program guidelines, a new theory of change, and a fresh approach that complements tried and true tactics.

Mississippi River

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations. We use all our resources to attend, unite, and empower those we serve.

June 2017 - The Playwrights' Center announces the 2017-18 McKnight Fellows in Playwriting, Benjamin Benne and Rachel Jendrzejewski.

One week left to apply for McKnight's #Education & Learning program assistant: https://t.co/QSFzbIH6ao Apply by June 30!
RT @TheComNetwork: How #comms can advance #missionhttps://t.co/ApQJAy528C @McKnightFdn
To protect the health of the Mississippi River, we support bringing a new grain, #Kernza, to the mainstream market. https://t.co/xvtg1an7Jx
RT @MNBrownfields: We are excited to work with @MnPCA to advance #brownfield cleanup in #environmentaljustice communities around #msp. https://t.co/…
How can we make large-scale agriculture radically more sustainable? The #Kernza Story: https://t.co/8VOC3tFuMz https://t.co/Ep820arr24
Join us as we welcome Phil de la Vega! As McKnight's new digital engagement officer, Phil will manage our website & https://t.co/OVKCmt8UnK
#Job opportunity! Direct & manage the facility, reception, and meetings/events functions of the foundation: https://t.co/M20LmIUAZM
.@farmhousemkt is just one example of whats possible when ingenuity and resources unite: https://t.co/SIvHRUDQy7 c https://t.co/N6YP6NUm2c
RT @SpringboardArts: Still time to sign up for @mnmuseum on Friday evening to hear #Jetsonorama's @McKnightFdn talk. Space is limited! https://t.co/…
Congrats to @FreshEnergy & @NobleIdeas on 25 years! #Fresh25 https://t.co/uYCa2PvDlR

How Communications Can Advance Mission

Statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

How Change Happens

Moving on Clean Energy Momentum

New Approach, Same Goal:
A Clean and Resilient River

Let's Embrace Our Philanthropic Fiduciary Duty

MN Compass: Measuring Arts and Culture Impact

Spotlight on Our Grantees

How Communications Can Advance Mission

Statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

How Change Happens

Moving on Clean Energy Momentum

New Approach, Same Goal: A Clean and Resilient River

Let's Embrace Our Philanthropic Fiduciary Duty

MN Compass: Measuring Arts and Culture Impact

Spotlight on Our Grantees

New Approach, Same Goal:
A Clean and Resilient River