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.

Bush Prize Case Study

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.

Bush Prize Case Study

Hmong American Farmers Association

Papers & Reports

Final Report: Teacher Effectiveness Initiative

This report summarizes FHI 360's in-depth coaching support for each of the partner teacher prep programs and offers recommendations to the field.

Papers & Reports

Lessons Learned from the Leadership Network Grant Program

In mid-2014, we decided to expand our reach to support organizations that foster the development of leaders while simultaneously creating networks and connections amongst leaders. This pilot program was known as Leadership Network Grants (LNG).

Papers & Reports

Malini Srivastava: Making the Impossible Possible (PDF)

Learn how Bush Fellow Malini Srivastava scaled up her impact and improved her leadership via the Bush Fellowship.

Bush Prize Case Study

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.