Jeff Raikes (@jeffraikes) 's Twitter Profile
Jeff Raikes

@jeffraikes

Co-founder, Raikes Foundation, @RaikesFdn. Former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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This TX House Rep is speaking out about how vouchers benefit the wealthy while shifting costs to everyday, taxpaying Americans. youtube.com/watch?v=9_lwIq…

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Philanthropy isn’t just about giving—it’s about empowering nonprofits to do their best work. With federal funding cuts, funders can help. This Giving Compass article lays out strategic ways to support grantees now. Let’s fill the gaps. givingcompass.org/partners/effec…

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Throughout my career, I've seen the immense impact of women in education & leadership. Let's celebrate those who've paved the way & support the next generation of changemakers. #MovingForwardTogether

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Saddened by the sudden loss of former WA House Speaker Frank Chopp, a tireless advocate for housing and healthcare. His dedication inspired many, including myself. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…

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So much has already happened in 2025—it’s worth pausing to reflect on what we built together last year. Our Raikes Foundation 2024 Annual Report is a reminder: real change takes time, trust, and showing up—for young people, and for each other. Read it below. raikesfoundation.org/2024-annual-re…

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Excited to share the Raikes School at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is entering a new era of growth! Grateful for our dedicated community and thrilled to welcome Jerry Hudgins as interim executive director. Let's keep preparing tomorrow’s tech leaders for Nebraska & beyond. news.unl.edu/article/raikes…

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Great selection! I've seen JB lead public university systems with integrity, vision, and a deep commitment to expanding opportunity. We grew up with those values in Nebraska, and he’s carried them throughout his career.

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Our democracy is at stake. In my Inside Philanthropy piece, I share 3 actions every philanthropic leader must take now: 1️⃣ Listen to communities 2️⃣ Defend nonprofit independence 3️⃣ Stand up for democratic norms Read more Inside Philanthropy. insidephilanthropy.com/home/philanthr…

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Grateful for the candor, courage, and collaboration at the 2025 OutGiving Conference. We’re building a bigger tent—one where inclusion, opportunity, and democracy go hand in hand. Onward!

Grateful for the candor, courage, and collaboration at the 2025 OutGiving Conference. We’re building a bigger tent—one where inclusion, opportunity, and democracy go hand in hand. Onward!
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Sharing John Palfrey 's powerful piece on the state of nonprofits. Two key takeaways: flexible funding is vital for nonprofit resilience, and courage is contagious when we speak up for our values.

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Research universities fuel American progress. Join me and 200+ business leaders to call on Congress & the administration to protect the independence of our learning institutions. Sign on: forms.gle/MiyGksVHE4Vq4t… #HigherEd #Innovation #LeadershipNow wsj.com/livecoverage/f…

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Tech leaders can help turn the tide or turn a blind eye. Melinda French Gates is calling on others to lead with integrity and use our resources for good. It’s not enough to talk about values; we have to live them. #Leadership #Philanthropy #TechForGood fortune.com/2025/06/23/mel…

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From Microsoft Office to the Gates Foundation and beyond: on the From Start Up to Exit podcast, I shared lessons on leadership, impact, and being open to opportunity. Thanks Shirish Nadkarni & Gowri for a great convo. 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=eSLtOd…

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Grateful to join leaders from WA, ME & AK on the Hill to spotlight how federal, state & local partnerships are reducing youth homelessness. In WA alone, 10,000 fewer youth experienced homelessness from 2016–2022. cc: Cacey Hanauer-Sutton, Alison Kear, Chris Bicknell.

Grateful to join leaders from WA, ME & AK on the Hill to spotlight how federal, state & local partnerships are reducing youth homelessness. In WA alone, 10,000 fewer youth experienced homelessness from 2016–2022. cc: Cacey Hanauer-Sutton, Alison Kear, Chris Bicknell.
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Dennis Quirin's leadership deepened our commitment to justice and strengthened our work across youth, education, and democracy. We're grateful for his impact and look forward to building on the foundation he helped shape. Thank you, Dennis.

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The “Minnesota Miracle 2.0” wasn’t luck. It was decades of organizing, partnership, & persistence. Philanthropy’s real power? Investing in community-based leadership and coalition-building for the long term. Read more in my Inside Philanthropy piece. insidephilanthropy.com/home/no-shortc…

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Why wait? The world is calling for courage, and philanthropy can make big bets today. Tricia Raikes and I are “giving in time” because the challenges we collectively face require urgency, focus, and creativity. Read my full take Inside Philanthropy: insidephilanthropy.com/home/no-time-l…

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Today, vote not just for policies, but for leaders who listen, for communities that innovate, and for solutions shaped by all voices, not just a few. Find your polling location: vote.org/polling-place-…

Today, vote not just for policies, but for leaders who listen, for communities that innovate, and for solutions shaped by all voices, not just a few. Find your polling location: vote.org/polling-place-…