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

Research for Resilience: A CCRP Webinar

In a new webinar hosted by Food Tank, International program director Jane Maland Cady discusses how farmer-centered research powers ecological solutions.

CCRP Webinar

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

McKnight Approves $8 Million in
1st-Quarter Grantmaking

Grants totaling $8 million were approved, including $500,000 to foster regional clean energy solutions that can be replicated, such as St. Paul's climate mitigation and adaptation plan. Learn more in our quarterly digest.

Quarterly Digest

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

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May 2017 - MacPhail Center for Music Awards $25,000 McKnight Fellowship to Four of Minnesota's Top Musicians

RT @YES_Youth: @bslotterback from @McKnightFdn presenting awards to YES! students at the @Twins game! https://t.co/Rt3Ba5TblH
RT @SpringboardArts: Join us & @mnmuseum for a @McKnightFdn artists talk with Jetsonorama on June 23! 6PM, free, at the M! #Lowertown https://t.…
Empowered by curiosity, courage and conviction, the people we profile in our new annual report act on bold ideas. https://t.co/wBPYDbkYHK
Everyone has the power to make positive change. Read how in @McKnightFdns new annual report #Empower: https://t.co/ukE6iuRNfq
RT @KateWolford: I had a sneak preview & and wow! So proud of @McKnightFdn grantees & TY @NaEng123 @PollenMidwest for inspiring stor https:/…
RT @NemaaMN: #ArtAWhirl is not just about selling art. Its about celebration. See you there: May 19-21, 2017. https://t.co/WIHLJYaDYM
Last chance to nominate a McKnight Distinguished Artist! https://t.co/bctE6qI2Qv Nominations due tomorrow, May 19.
RT @MWenergynews: Minnesota ranks highest among Midwest states in the latest U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index https://t.co/5SXWDeDwRQ https://t.co/y…
Can #covercrops clean up the Corn Belt? @newfoodeconomyarticle features great work of @practicalfarmer & @IowaStateU https://t.co/k1PNSx4t5k
Watch @LowertownLine performance by Congolese-born guitarist & McKnight #Artist Fellow @SiamaMusic: https://t.co/nUFkSNwqDl

How Change Happens

Research for Resilience: A CCRP Webinar

Moving on Clean Energy Momentum

McKnight Approves $8 Million in
1st-Quarter Grantmaking

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 Change Happens

Research for Resilience: A CCRP Webinar

Moving on Clean Energy Momentum

McKnight Approves $8 Million in1st-Quarter Grantmaking

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

McKnight Approves $8 Million in
1st-Quarter Grantmaking

New Approach, Same Goal:
A Clean and Resilient River