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.

Students and Teachers
Bush Prize Case Study
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Papers & Reports

Reflections on five years of working to make the Bush Foundation more permeable.

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Papers & Reports

Our goal with bushCONNECT was to produce one big annual event that would inspire, equip and connect leaders from across sectors, disciplines, ideological divides, cultural communities and geographies.

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Bush Prize Case Study
Destination Rapid City
Bush Prize Case Study

Destination Rapid City (DRC) has transformed downtown Rapid City into a thriving business district that is rich in appeal for residents and visitors alike.

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Papers & Reports

The Bush Foundation engaged Next Street to help us explore how best to support the capital needs of local social purpose businesses. 

Reflections from Bush Fellows and Grantees

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Community Innovation process
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