Summer camp is the highlight of the year for many kids — sun-splashed days surrounded by trees and water and new friends for life; a safe, activity-filled home away from home. But summer camp is not an experience every kid gets to enjoy. Camp Fire aims to provide many more children with a summer camp …
MOUNT VERNON — The Skagit Valley College dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy Program received a $1 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The dental therapy program is a joint effort with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. It was launched in September 2022 with support from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. According to a news release, the grant …
Reported from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, from Rapid City and at sites throughout the Black Hills. Published Jan. 9, 2024. Updated Jan. 11, 2024 There is no word for art in the Lakota language. But the power of art, in every facet of life, has drawn a boisterous group of moccasin beaders, …
The Lewis Prize for Music has announced grants totaling more than $3 million in support of efforts to provide young people with music education, strengthen their communities, and put music at the center of efforts to establish equity. In partnership with Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, the organization increased the amount it distributed in 2024. Through the organization’s …
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 13, 2023) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $15.6 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat in the Northern Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today will leverage $30.1 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of …
We are pleased to announce four new team members joined MACP in Q1 and Q2 2023. The group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization and especially to our program work. Please join us in welcoming them to our team. Erin Dirksen, Program Associate, Animal Welfare. Erin (she/her) provides administrative, program, …
Interning can be a key step in professional development. This summer our interns collaborated with MACP teams on projects to build their skills, grow their networks, and further their understanding of philanthropy. Please join us as we celebrate them and their achievements. Abdi Mohamed, Intern, Finance. Abdi (he/him) joined the Finance team through the Upturnships …
The PBS Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices & PBS Accelerator Fellowship for Diverse Voices Begins in Spring 2023 ARLINGTON, VA; May 17, 2023 – Today, participants in two key programs that are part of a larger Diverse Voices Initiative were announced at the 2023 PBS Annual Meeting. The PBS Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices & …
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — It’s a worthwhile outreach. South Dakota State University faculty and staff are touring South Dakota’s tribal communities to better understand and support current and future American Indian students. SDSU’s Wokini Initiative has partnered with Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies to create the professional development training series for SDSU faculty and staff. It …
By Kelly Smith, Star Tribune – Minnesota’s wealthiest philanthropy has kept a low profile for nearly two decades, but that may be changing with the new CEO of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The Eden Prairie organization has operated quietly, much like its namesake Cargill heiress. Now, Heather Kukla, who last month became the philanthropy’s third CEO …
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, April 4, 2023 — Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is pleased to announce recent promotions and expanded roles and responsibilities in key leadership positions at the organization. Elizabeth (Liz) Borer has been promoted to General Counsel and Secretary of the Boards. Liz joined MACP in 2013 and most recently served as Associate …
We are pleased to announce three new team members joined MACP in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Their gifts and talents enhance our ability to support great work across the globe. Please join us in welcoming them to our team! Wuryati Morris, Program Officer, Environment. Wuryati (she/her) will take on responsibility for much …
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – As a paraprofessional at Bloomington Kennedy High School, Leticia Alvarez already helps special education students with social and emotional learning. But soon she hopes she’ll be able to help them even more. “I love it. It’s opening doors for me. As a paraprofessional, there are limits set on me. So I …
MACP Vice President and General Counsel, Heather Kukla, will become President of the Philanthropies in 2023 EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, November 21, 2022 — Paul Busch, President & CEO of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP), announced that after nearly 15 years in a leadership role with the organization, including the past 5 years as CEO, he …
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies announced that it is expanding its governance structure. The organization has created new Program Committees for Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation, both of which operate under the umbrella of Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP). Current MACP board members will serve on the Program Committees, and they will be …
We are pleased to announce four new team members joined MACP in Q2 2022. Drawn from across the region, the group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization. Please join us in welcoming them to our team! Benjamin Fribley, Program Associate, Disaster Relief & Recovery and Environment. Ben (he/him/his) will provide …
Interning is an important step in professional development. This summer our interns collaborated with MACP teams on several projects to build their skills, grow their networks, and further their understanding of philanthropy. Please join us as we celebrate them and their achievements! Vincent Cody, Intern, Finance. Vincent (he/him/his) joined the Finance team and is attending …
We are pleased to announce seven new team members joined MACP in Q1 2022. Drawn from across the region, as well as nationally, the group brings a myriad of talents, perspectives, and abilities to the organization. Please join us in welcoming them to our team! Jeannine Balfour, Program Director, Legacy Programs. Jeannine (she/her/hers) will lead MACP’s …
Star Tribune Mara Klecker The graduating seniors ushered into North High’s auditorium Friday afternoon didn’t initially know the purpose for the assembly. They were greeted by blaring music, bouquets of balloons and “congrats” spelled out in lighted letters on the side of the stage. Still, the energy in the room didn’t erupt until Adair Mosley …
Friends of the Children Ariane Le Chevallier Jan. 25, 2022 (PORTLAND, ORE.) – The national organization Friends of the Children announced today the forthcoming establishment of a Phoenix, Ariz. chapter, a local, independent 501(c)3 that will serve children and families in the region who face multiple systemic obstacles. This newest chapter in the Friends of the Children national …
Red Lake Nation News January 5, 2022 Denver, Colo.—January 4, 2022– Teachers are some of children’s first role models. However, according to the U.S. Department of Education, fewer than one percent of all people in the teaching profession in the United States are Native American, which is compounded by a lack of Native role model …