Jeff Raikes
@jeffraikes
Co-founder, Raikes Foundation, @RaikesFdn. Former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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http://www.raikesfoundation.org 04-06-2011 02:44:04
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…