As funders, we have the opportunity to come together with farmers, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and the private sector to collaborate more effectively across food and energy issues and invest in fossil-free, resilient food systems that work for people and the planet.

📢 Minnesota writers, a transformative opportunity awaits! The McKnight Fellowships at Loft Literary Center offer $25,000 grants in Poetry/Spoken Word & Children’s Lit for writers poised to make their mark. Apply by Dec 11 at Loft.org/Mcknight 💻 #McKnightFellowship #MNWriters

Literal last voters in our precinct and made it in just under the wire, but hey — EVERY VOTE COUNTS! #MPLSElections #Election2023

"When we Build on aspirations" Instead of just 'fixing' problems. m.startribune.com/local-coalitio… Tonya Allen Liz Dozier Tulaine Montgomery Jim Shelton Lisa Hamilton David Bornstein CultureBanx John Palfrey

Ann Arbor, MI (@a2gov) will be carbon neutral by 2030, and they started in the Bryant neighborhood. They're electrifying homes community-wide, reducing energy burden & increasing health while showing the nation how to scale equitable climate action! 📽️ bit.ly/466FEu2

Most Friday nights I decompress by listening to my Stevie Nicks vinyls with a glass of🍷. This Friday night I am decompressing by hearing Stevie perform live.

Yesterday’s signing of #MICleanEnergyFuture legislation by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer represents a major step for the clean energy transition in the state, nation, and world, committing to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040! 🧵

As we get ready to wrap up 2023, we’re excited to share a few of the powerful organizations we supported in our latest batch of 69 new grants (which added up to more than $8M!). 🧵 Check out all of our grants at mcknight.org/grants/search-….

McKnight, in partnership with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, is excited to announce the 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Heros! -Jessalyn Akerman-Frank of St. Paul -Natasha Kingbird of Bemidji -Julie Malyon of Redwing -Abdirahman (Abdi) Mukhtar of Minneapolis mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

Meet Natasha Kingbird, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. Natasha has single-handedly supported, advocated for, and served dozens of Native women who are returning home after incarceration. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou… Minnesota Council of Nonprofits #unsungheroes

McKnight is delighted to announce that distinguished journalist and media leader Duchesne Drew has joined our board of directors, with a term starting in January 2024. mcknight.org/news-ideas/mck… 🧵

Meet Julie Malyon, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. She spearheaded the creation of the CARE Clinic Red Wing, which provides free medical, mental, and dental health care for the uninsured and underinsured in Goodhue County. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

ICYMI: Tonya Allen, President, McKnight Foundation: "In order to make the financial system work for more people, we must rewrite the rules and shift the burden from the person seeking capital to the institutions that provide it." Tonya Allen bit.ly/3NbCMoY

Meet Abdi Mukhtar, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. When he realized opioid overdoses were killing Somali youth in heartbreaking numbers, he set about eliminating the shame that can prevent his community from talking about addiction. Learn more mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

We are thrilled to announce that we will soon have a new home that will allow us to powerfully move our mission forward through our physical space in the decades ahead. mcknight.org/news-ideas/mis…

We have signed a lease at 921 S. Washington for an expanded office of approximately 50k square feet, starting in February 2025. We are proud to stay rooted in downtown Minneapolis, where we hope to continue contributing to the vibrancy and vitality of this neighborhood and city.

Join McKnight as our senior program officer for strengthening democratic participation during this crucial time. It's an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative leader to catalyze systemic change across the Upper Midwest! Apply by Jan 19 at mcknight.applicantpro.com/jobs/3161415-5…

Community Land Trusts create a critical bridge to homeownership for those who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of a home, while also providing the stability necessary to consistently contribute to a vibrant local community. Get the story ⬇ mcknight.org/news-ideas/pow…

Love this piece about Community Land Trusts and the work of our extraordinary partners to preserve affordability and belonging, and grow wealth! McKnight Foundation

Terrific GREATER MSP 2024 Kickoff Event discussing innovation, prosperity, & inclusive economic growth. Tonya Allen, President of McKnight Foundation: “Have you ever done the impossible? If you haven’t, it’s time to roll up your sleeves.” 👏 Let’s go! @cleanenergymn #Next24