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Learning Paper
February 17, 2025
The spread of impact investing among foundations is a wonderful example of our field’s collaborative nature at its best. Now we’re ready to pay it forward by sharing our approach and what we’ve learned along the way.
Learning Paper
February 14, 2025
In this paper, we share what we’ve tried and learned thus far from creating the contact hub to make us more accessible to more people.
Learning Note from Jen
November 20, 2024
The Bush Foundation was invited to the gathering at Gila River...
Learning Paper
July 23, 2024
For this paper, we are focusing on a newer practice for us: publicly reporting our performance on key indicators. We launched our performance scorecard on our website in May 2023.
Learning Staff note
June 25, 2024
Investing in the capacity of people to lead change is one of the most effective ways to make our region better for everyone.
Learning Staff note
November 14, 2023
By Jackie Statum Allen, grantmaking director Our region is filled with organizations that others just can’t do without. We call them Ecosystem organizations because they…
Learning
November 14, 2023
Our region is filled with organizations that others just can’t do without. We call them Ecosystem organizations because they create the environment needed for others to solve problems in their communities. They’re recognized as go-to resources, infrastructure or intermediary organizations because they provide critical data analysis, advance public awareness and policy, spread great ideas and help build capacity or build and support leadership networks. As Ecosystem organizations, they work within and across sectors and issue areas to make the work of others better and stronger.
Learning Staff note
October 12, 2023
By Tony LookingElk, grantmaking director One of the ways we work to be radically open in our grantmaking is through our Community Innovation program. These…
Learning Staff note
September 12, 2023
The Bush Fellowship is unique because it’s not about projects, it’s about people. It’s an investment in accomplished leaders with extraordinary track records who are ready to leap forward in their leadership. We’re offering three insights to help you think about designing your Fellowship plan. Published September 2023
Learning Staff note
August 22, 2023
Maria Medina (BF'19) reflects on her self-transformation as a Bush Fellow.
