Julia Eagles joined McKnight as a senior program officer with the Midwest Climate & Energy program in March 2025. In this role, Julia works to shape and guide the trajectory of the Foundation’s work to advance clean energy and decarbonize buildings. She oversees and develops grant portfolios that support efforts to build power through partnership, …
At this moment of complexity and challenge for the United States of America and the world, the McKnight Foundation remains resolute in our mission to advance a more just, creative, and abundant future where all people and our planet thrive. Why? Because we are guided by the conviction that our country prospers when every person has the opportunity to prosper and can benefit from a healthy, stable planet.
Do you know an artist or culture bearer with an enduring and exceptional career in Minnesota? The McKnight Foundation invites nominations for its 28th Distinguished Artist Award. Nominations for the $100,000 award are due April 16, 2025. The annual McKnight Distinguished Artist Award recognizes artists and culture bearers who have made a lifelong commitment to …
When workers are treated justly, they can build wealth and invest back into their communities–achieving their aspirations, enriching our social fabric, and strengthening local economies.
Category:Impact Story12 min read In Proximity with Partners McKnight’s Commitment to Stay Close to People and Planet As the McKnight Foundation approaches its 75th year, this quarterly series will celebrate the people, places, and work that have shaped the Foundation throughout its history. At McKnight, we believe much of our impact directly derives from the relationships …
Emily Halberg joined McKnight in 2025 as a program administrator for our Move the Midwest and Grants and Program Operations teams. Emily provides administrative, operations, and grantmaking support, including scheduling, meeting logistics, and contracts and expense management. Prior to joining McKnight, Emily worked at North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS), a nonprofit focused on increasing …
“Access to social and economic benefits shouldn’t depend on chance or circumstance. I’m committed to creating systems that work for everyone.”
Tehout is a strategic research, planning, and evaluation professional with more than 20 years of experience conceptualizing, managing, and evaluating community-based programs.
Hmong American Farmers Association and other pioneers are creating a blueprint for how advancing sustainable agriculture and climate action go hand in hand with building generational wealth and racial justice.
Sumair Sheikh, executive director of LISC Duluth, is driven by a commitment to community empowerment and equity as he leads efforts to improve affordable housing, support small businesses and entrepreneur ecosystems, enhance income and wealth building, and ensure job opportunities.