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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Papers & Reports

This report documents the development of the Native Governance Center, beginning with the Bush Foundation’s work supporting the self-determination of Native nations, through the emergence of a fully independent, Native-led 501(c)(3) organization in 2015. 

Minnesota Valley Action Council
Bush Prize Case Study

The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC), one of the nation’s 1,100 Community Action Agencies, is a regional leader in the fight against poverty.

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Bush Prize Case Study
Reflections from Bush Fellows and Grantees

Learning Logs

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Learning Logs
Community Innovation process
Learning Logs