Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Names New Program Director
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Jason Cole has been promoted to Program Director, Environment. In this position,…
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Foundation’s COVID response grants awarded locally
Schools, community programs, library systems and a work source for people with disabilities are area recipients of recent Southern Minnesota…
It’s About the Animals–and Humans, Too
UW–Madison’s Shelter Medicine Program provides a needed resource for at-risk animals and those who care for them each day.
Brains And Bucks: Appalachian Women Continue Hide-Tanning Tradition
In a quiet neighborhood in southeast Ohio, Talcon Quinn and her 12-year-old apprentice Juniper Ballew have revived an age-old tradition…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Response to COVID-19
UPDATED JULY 23, 2020 With the global spread of COVID-19, we find ourselves in extraordinary and uncertain times. We have…
PBS American Portrait Shares How Americans are Adapting During the Coronavirus Pandemic In New Broadcast Special
Featured participants from across the U.S. include a first responder, an essential worker, and a recovering COVID-19 patient.
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Alicia Fitzpatrick has joined the organization as Program Director, Animal Welfare and…
To Protect the Seas from Rising Threats, a Top Grantmaker Looks to Indonesia
As our oceans face mounting threats like climate change, unsustainable fishing and pollution, innovative nonprofits and funders are on the…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Audit Committee member
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Lisa Hauser was recently appointed to the Audit Committees for Margaret A. Cargill…
Balboa Park’s Mingei Museum now set to reopen in early 2021 following $52M makeover
Closed for more than a year, the cultural institution is entering the final phase of construction.
Lutheran Social Services holds open house for Family-Strengthening Hub
Lutheran Social Services held an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to bring together residents and professionals to talk and…
First Nations Announces Commitment to Continue Ecological Stewardship Work
First Nations Development Institute has announced plans to continue its ongoing work to catalyze Tribal initiatives in the Northern Great…
Can Philanthropy Become a True Partner in Indian Country?
Native Americans in Philanthropy, which turns 30 this year, has partnered with Candid to publish a new report.
Lutheran World Relief responds to persistent drought in El Salvador and Honduras
Lutheran World Relief is responding to a crisis triggered by persistent drought conditions in the dry corridor of El Salvador…
School of Veterinary Medicine assists Wisconsin animal shelters with canine brucellosis response
Two dogs recently transported from overseas to animal shelters and rescue groups in Wisconsin have tested positive for canine brucellosis….
Matching grant makes historic church restoration projects possible
A church in Lonsdale erected in 1878 and rebuilt in 1899 still holds value even though the congregation moved to a new building more than 30 years ago.
The Little College Where Tuition is Free and Every Student Is Given a Job
Berea College, in Kentucky, has paid for every enrollee’s education using its endowment for 126 years. Can other schools replicate…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Operations Director
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Ify Mora has joined the organization as Director, Program Operations. In this new…
New center dedicated at Salvation Army camp in Big Bear
New $5.8 million facility will give kids a place to play, year-round, regardless of weather.
Wolf Ridge ELC Unveils Renovated Margaret A. Cargill Lodge
A vision of outdoor education and sustainability back in 1971 has become a huge success over the years in Lake…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director, Quality of Life
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Erin Bowley has been promoted to Program Director, Quality of Life. In…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director, Arts & Cultures
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Jayson Smart will join the organization in early April 2018 as Program…
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names three new Investment Committee members
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that three new members have joined its Investment Committees. Vineer Bhansali, Mary Ann Deignan,…
Tami Ehlers Named New Controller and Director, Investment Accounting at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Tami Ehlers has been promoted to Controller and Director, Investment Accounting. In this…
A tale of two floods: Nepalese villagers move from fear to resilience
Laxmi and Mangal Chaudhary, two community leaders instrumental in Tilki’s resilience building efforts.
Lawrence University to launch campus-wide initiative focused on sustainability
Lawrence University is taking its green initiatives a step further thanks in part to a three-year grant to fund sustainability…
Mike Ruetz named Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Michael Ruetz has been promoted to Deputy Chief Investment Officer. In addition to…
Heather Kukla named Vice President at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced today that Heather Kukla has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel. Heather’s…
Nest of Globally Endangered White-winged Duck Recorded in Northern Plains of Cambodia
For the first time in five years, a nest of the endangered white-winged duck has been discovered in the Northern…
Christine Morse announces her retirement as Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Chief Executive Officer
Morse will remain Board Chair. MACP President Paul Busch to assume CEO role July 1, 2017 Christy Morse, CEO of…
ArtsCore program expands to integrate arts into area classroom
Ensuring arts integration is at the forefront of teaching in the region is the mission of the University of Wisconsin…
Minnesota Zoo revamps how it reaches out to low-income families, and they respond
A new program allowing people to visit the Minnesota Zoo for free by showing proof that they receive public assistance…
Sustainable: Organizations warming to geothermal energy
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) last year celebrated the opening of a 66,777-square-foot addition that included a geothermal exchange system for…
Amber Rudell named Strategic Planning Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Amber Rudell has been promoted to Director, Strategic Planning and Project Management. In…
Elizabeth Sullivan named Managing Program Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Elizabeth Sullivan has been promoted to Managing Program Director. In this position, Elizabeth…
Matthew Minnis named Trading and Investment Operations Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies announced that Matthew Minnis has been promoted to Director, Trading and Investment Operations. In this role,…
FAHC to launch Finnish American folk school
HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) – “Although our region maintains a strong ethnic pride in its Finnish roots, the loss of language…
Reading Pals program in Northland schools brings students, seniors together
It starts small. Emma Bailey, a first-grader with big, expressive eyes, sets her school lunch on a table in the…