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November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM

A case for storytelling and imagination

Dear John, For the final entry in our 40th Anniversary blog series, we’re excited to share “A Case for Storytelling: We Need to Imagine a Better, More Just World.” This month, Ewan Scotto, our Director of Communications, invite…

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November 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM

At Headwaters, we fund organizing.

Dear Community, We hope that you have found ways to be gentle with yourselves this week. As we continue to fight for our collective liberation, we know that rest, community care, and connection must remain central to how we move forw…

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November 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our work continues through all political conditions

Dear John, No matter the political landscape, community organizing continues. Grassroots movements led by Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color have moved our communities towards justice for generations. Movement…

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October 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

On Centering Indigenous Perspectives and Solidarity with Alfred Walking Bull

Dear John, We’re excited to bring you the third installment in our 40th-anniversary blog series! This month, Headwaters community grantmaker Alfred Walking Bull shares their valuable insights in "Centering Indigenous Perspective…

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October 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Cheers to 40 Years! Join us for Headwaters' Birthday Social!

Dear John, It’s time to celebrate! Headwaters Foundation for Justice turns 40 in December, and we can’t wait to wrap up our year of celebration with you! Registration opens today for Cheers to 40 Years: Headwaters’ Birthday So…

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October 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Co-EDs, cohorts, and closest friends!

What's New this Month? Celebrating our very first Co-Executive Director We got to hang out with 100 of our closest friends Introducing... Giving Project Cohort 9! Donor Advised Funds Explained, Critiqued, and Reimagined ICYMI: Our Second I…

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October 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Announcing the Next Chapter of Leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice

Dear John, We are excited to share the next chapter of leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Over the past year, our staff and board closely examined our leadership and decision-making models. Together, with careful cons…

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October 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

How ROC-MN is Reshaping Minnesota’s Restaurant Industry

Dear John, We’re excited to share the final installment in our Bush Prize: Minnesota winner spotlight series—this time featuring the incredible work of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota (ROC-MN). ROC-MN is a worker …

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September 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Blog: How We’re Putting Power in Community Hands

Dear John, We're back with the second installment in our 40th-anniversary blog series! This month, Headwaters’ Interim Executive Director, Bilal Alkatout shares his reflections in "Flipping the Script of Philanthropy: Putting Power…

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August 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM

You’re invited to celebrate 40 years of Headwaters!

Dear John, Today, we are excited to kick off our celebration of Headwaters’ 40th anniversary! Since 1984, Headwaters has been at the radical edge of philanthropy, boldly funding grassroots organizations that fight for justice in Min…

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August 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

The Movement = better when you're involved

What's New this Month? Black Movement Ecosystem Seeks Community Grantmakers Help us welcome our new Board Members! Making Radical Impact in an Election Cycle & Beyond (8/21) Apply for a Giving Project Grant Save the Date: 40 Years of R…

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July 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Apply for a Giving Project Grant today!

Dear John, Applications for the 2024-2025 Giving Project Grant open today!   Giving Project Grants are:  General operating funds   2 year grants of $20,000 per year for a total of $40,000 Dedicated to funding Black, In…

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July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Announcing $1 million in grants through Fund of the Sacred Circle

Dear John, Today we are excited to announce a historic $1 million investment into Native-led organizations through the Fund of the Sacred Circle!  Founded in 1999, the Fund of the Sacred Circle is a community-led grantmaking fund…

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July 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Welcoming new and familiar faces to our community!

What's New this Month? Good times at the Donor & Partners Appreciation Party Welcoming Eemanna and Angela to the team Our Board is growing Opening Soon: Giving Project Grant Applications Invitation: Family BBQ with the Black Movement E…

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June 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Summer Cheers to Our Donors, Grantmakers, and Grantees!

What's New this Month? Give today and join us at our Donor Appreciation Party! Priority deadline 6/16 for the Giving Project cohort Taking the time for rest and rejuvenation ICYMI: Meet our grantee partners, Our Justice! June community eve…

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June 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Our Justice ensures abortion access from policy to practice

Dear John, Today, we’re thrilled to share our third Bush Prize: Minnesota winner spotlight of Our Justice. Our Justice works to ensure that all people and communities have the power and resources to make sexual and reproductive he…

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May 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM

The 9th iteration of our transformative program

What's New this Month? Applications are LIVE for the Giving Project BIPOC-led organizing updates from Fargo-Moorhead Turning up your commitment to justice May community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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May 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Apply to the 2024 Giving Project cohort today!

Dear John, We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications to be part of the 2024-2025 Giving Project cohort at Headwaters starting today! If you're looking for a transformative program taking a hands-on approach to mo…

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April 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Ayada Leads wants to see more than "firsts"

Dear John, Today, we’re thrilled to share our second Bush Prize: Minnesota winner spotlight of Ayada Leads. Since 2015, Ayada Leads has encouraged and equipped African diaspora women, their families, and their communities to partici…

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April 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Relaunching, Reconvening, Reimagining!

What's New this Month? The Giving Project's Ramp-up to Relaunch Shoutout to the Native Community Grantmaking Circle Reimagining our Black Movement Ecosystem April community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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March 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our identities are our power

What's New this Month? Our last Donor Story - for now! Welcoming Anitra to the team ICYMI: New Native Theatre is reclaiming the stage Introducing our very first Wellspring Grantees March community events Job opportunities from the Headwate…

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March 5, 2024 at 3:05 PM

New Native Theatre puts Indigenous values center stage

Dear John, In October, we announced the 2023 Bush Prize: Minnesota winners. Today, we’re thrilled to share our first winner spotlight of New Native Theatre.  Founded in 2009 by Navajo playwright Rhiana Yazzie, New Native Theatre i…

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February 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Announcing the 2023 Wellspring Fund Grantees

Dear John, Headwaters is proud to celebrate this year's Wellspring Fund grantees and grantmakers. The Wellspring Fund supports multi-year projects and campaigns within BIPOC-led organizations actively working towards strengthening the ecosystem of socia…

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February 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Funding local movements means community leads

What's New this Month? Celebrating our Wellspring community grantmakers Join the Headwaters team! Reconnecting with our board alumni February community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community Celebra…

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January 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Staying warm and staying connected

Headwaters Community News A new year's greeting from HFJ Land, healing, and renewal Job opportunities from the Headwaters community January community events A new year's greeting from HFJ As another ye…

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December 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Maximize 2023 year-end giving with Headwaters

Dear John, Headwaters Foundation for Justice exists because of bold, conscientious donors like you who sustain our community grantmaking work. As a community foundation, we raise the dollars that we grant out. This means every donor plays a role in makin…

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December 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Wins worth celebrating - and more!

Headwaters Community News Our 2023 Annual Report is here Renew your commitment to justice Welcoming our newest colleague HFJ’s Wakinyan LaPointe elected to MCF Board of Directors Job opportunities from the Headwaters community Dec…

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December 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

$100,000 in solidarity with Palestine

Dear Community,   I am writing today to announce that Headwaters will be making four rapid response grants of $25,000 for a total of $100,000 to support organizations in Minnesota leading local community organizing in response to the ongoing crisis in Pal…

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November 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM

What's new with the Giving Project?

Headwaters Community News Welcoming new colleagues Catching up with the Giving Project Solidify your support this season Bush Prize: Minnesota 2023 winners Job opportunities from the Headwaters community November community events …

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October 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Announcing the winners of Bush Prize: Minnesota

Dear John, Over the past six months, Headwaters staff have worked closely with community members to identify four organizations doing exceptional and innovative work towards justice in Minnesota.  Today, we are proud to announce the 2023 Bush Prize: Minneso…

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October 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of the Fund of the Sacred Circle

Headwaters Community News Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of the Fund of the Sacred Circle Changing Mainstream Philanthropy with Giving Circles Job opportunities from the Headwaters community October community events …

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September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Kai Anderson on dreaming big to resist displacement

Headwaters Community News An update from Interim Executive Director Bilal Alkatout Kai Anderson knows we all have a story to tell We're hiring a Director of Programs  Job opportunities from the Headwaters community September commu…

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September 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Update from Interim Executive Director Bilal Alkatout

Dear John, I am excited to share an update about the work that has been happening on our team. Since last fall, Headwaters staff have been working to co-create Headwaters’ next chapter, focused on rethinking our leadership and decision-making models. I’m very …

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August 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Storytelling for a more just world

Headwaters Community News Storytelling for a more just world Applications closing soon: Communications Manager and Grants Manager Job opportunities from the Headwaters community August community events …

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July 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Headwaters is hiring!

Headwaters Community News Headwaters is hiring for multiple positions Monica Bryand builds inclusive spaces wherever she goes Wellspring Fund applications close soon Community jobs and events returns next month …

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June 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Introducing Grantee Stories

Headwaters Community News Introducing Grantee Stories: Freedom from the Streets The Wellspring Fund is accepting applications Job opportunities from the Headwaters community June community events Introduci…

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June 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Announcing the Wellspring Fund

Good morning John,  The Wellspring Fund is Headwaters’ newest grantmaking fund, and it officially opens today!  For years, we’ve had the goal of offering longer grant terms and larger grant sizes. The message from our grantee community has been clear: long-…

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May 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Wayne Ducheneaux knows a seat at the table is not enough

Headwaters Community News Donor Stories: Wayne Ducheneaux Our fiscal year-end approaches Job opportunities from the Headwaters community May community events Wayne Ducheneaux knows a seat at the table is n…

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April 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Welcoming new colleagues at Headwaters!

Headwaters Community News Welcoming new colleagues at Headwaters! Now accepting applications for Bush Prize: Minnesota Job opportunities from the Headwaters community April community events Welcoming new c…

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March 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM

What you need to know about Bush Prize: Minnesota

Good morning John,  By now I hope you’ve heard the exciting news that Headwaters is partnering with the Bush Foundation to select 2023’s Bush Prize: Minnesota winners.  We will start accepting applications from organizations next week on Tuesday, April 4, 2023…

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March 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Headwaters announces Bilal Alkatout as Interim Executive Director

Headwaters Community News Headwaters announces Bilal Alkatout as Interim Executive Director Announcing Bush Prize: Minnesota Investing in Evaluation in 2023 Job opportunities from the Headwaters community March community events …

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March 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Announcing Bush Prize: Minnesota

Goodmorning community,  We have big news! I am excited to share that Headwaters is partnering with the Bush Foundation as one of four community grantmaking partners stewarding the 2023 Bush Prize.   The Bush Prize is an annual award that celebrates organizatio…

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February 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Moving with momentum: an update from Directors

Headwaters Community News An update from Directors: January retreat provides momentum & grounding Honoring Black History Month at Headwaters Headwaters is hiring  Job opportunities from the Headwaters community February commun…

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January 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Aimee Vue is building youth power in philanthropy

Headwaters Community News We’re hiring for multiple positions Aimee Vue is building youth power in philanthropy How to choose your own adventure with Headwaters’ Annual Report Job opportunities from the Headwaters community Januar…

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December 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Headwaters community is growing - join us!

Headwaters Community News An update from Headwaters Directors We're hiring for multiple positions Headwaters closed for winter break Did you catch our Fiscal Year 2022 annual report? Make your year-end gift to Headwaters today Mee…

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December 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM

An update from Headwaters Directors

Dear John, Headwaters staff have been working hard throughout the summer and fall, dreaming and strategizing about what the future of Headwaters Foundation for Justice will look like. As the three directors at Headwaters, we’ve been collectively managing the o…

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November 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM

How Headwaters doubled down to advance equity and justice

Dear John, Headwaters’ work is change-work. So, in the face of ongoing change in our communities in fiscal year 2022, Headwaters stayed rooted in our mission to amplifying the power of community to advance equity and justice.   In fiscal year 2022, Headwaters …

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November 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Support movement builders with your year-end gift

Headwaters Community News Support movement builders with your year-end gift Job opportunities from the Headwaters community November community events Support movement builders with your year-end gift 2023 is quickly …

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October 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Introducing this month's Radical Rest artist

Headwaters Community News October's Radical Rest artist: Michelle Defoe Job opportunities from the Headwaters community October community events October's Radical Rest artist: Michelle Defoe Late in 2021, we released …

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September 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Sharing gratitude and visions for the future

Headwaters Community News Thank you for celebrating forward with us Shout-out to our monthly donors Celebrating the 2022 Black Seed Fund Grantees Job opportunities from the Headwaters community September community events …

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