Neal Cuthbert: Living our Values by Listening to our Grantees

McKnight's vice president of program reports on the findings of the Center for Effective Philanthropy's periodic grantee survey and why honest feedback from our grantees is so essential.

Perception Report

How We Got Here: McKnight's Arts Approach Explained

We've updated our website to offer additional context on the concepts that guide our arts funding. Arts program director Vickie Benson explains.

Arts Approach

Meet the 2016 Unsung Heroes

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and The McKnight Foundation have named four recipients of this year's Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards, honoring Minnesotans doing life-changing work in communities across Minnesota with little or no recognition.

Unsung Heroes

Improving Early Literacy in PreK-3: Lessons Learned

A new report commissioned by McKnight looks at the progress of our Pathway Schools Initiative, which aims to increase the number of students who reach the critical milestone of third-grade literacy. Advisory committee member Kristie Kauerz shares her insights.

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McKnight Named One of 2016 Best Workplaces for Women

The McKnight Foundation is one of the top 100 workplaces for women in the U.S., according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

Best Workplaces

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.

September 22, 2016 - Applications for the 2017 Technological Innovations in Neuroscience awards are due December 5, 2016.

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Living Our Values by Listening to our Grantees: VP of Program Neal Cuthbert on data from @CEPData grantee survey. https://t.co/J1Bfhwwa9o
The Mississippi River's health has been improving, but excess sediment is still a problem, according to a new study. https://t.co/6agyJjeeVa
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Neal Cuthbert: Living our Values by Listening to our Grantees

How We Got Here: McKnight's Arts Approach Explained

Meet the 2016 Unsung Heroes

Improving Early Literacy in PreK-3: Lessons Learned

McKnight Named One of 2016 Best Workplaces for Women

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Why a Positive Work Culture Matters

2016 McKnight Distinguished Artist: Libby Larsen