What We're Learning

We are a learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Here we share the lessons we learn through our efforts, as well as the insights of our grantees and Fellows.

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GROW South Dakota

Understanding that small communities often struggle to invest in economic development, GROW South Dakota (GROW) offers an innovative program of financial and technical assistance.

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Men as Peacemakers

Learn how Men As Peacemakers has developed a range programs that promote gender equity, repair harm and prevent future violence.

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Appetite for Change

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Juxtaposition Arts

JXTA works with residents and stakeholders towards a vision of improved access to educational, economic and decision-making opportunities that create healthy, beautiful and safe physical environments, with a focus on North Minneapolis.

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Northwest Indian Community Development Center

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Impact Foundation

Impact Foundation wants to make sure that nonprofit organizations across the region have the capacity to tap into this generational wealth transfer phenomenon—and that philanthropic giving in North Dakota reaches its full potential.