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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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August 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Announcing the 2022 Black Seed Fund Grant Recipients

Dear John, Headwaters is proud to celebrate this year's Black Seed Fund grantees and grantmakers. The Black Seed Fund supports Black-led organizations whose work amplifies the political, cultural, and economic power of Black comm…

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August 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Join us on September 8 to celebrate forward!

Dear John, Join us for a special celebration honoring the contributions of Maria De La Cruz, Allison Johnson Heist, and Julie Remmelts as they transition out of Headwaters! Join us on the evening of Thursday, September 8 at PAIKKA in St. Paul for time in commu…

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July 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A note to say farewell and thank you

Dear John, As this chapter in my life comes to a close, I have been reflecting on my path to Headwaters and my work over the past 8 years. I am filled with mixed emotions of joy, sadness, and gratitude. So, as I transition out of m…

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July 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Celebrating new grantees and longtime leaders

Headwaters Community News Foundation News: transitions on staff 2022 Giving Project Grantees Job opportunities from the Headwaters community July community events Foundation News: transitions on staff This month, we sh…

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  Maria De La Cruz · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Announcing my departure from Headwaters

Dear John, I am writing to share that I have decided to leave Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Being part of this institution and the communities we serve has been life changing. I’ve been lucky to spend the past 8 years with you…

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July 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Foundation News: Farewell to Allison Johnson Heist

Dear John, Allison Johnson Heist joined Headwaters in January 2015 through the Ron McKinley Fellowship at the Minnesota Council on Foundations. For over 7 years, she has dedicated herself to transforming philanthropy. Allison is mo…

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June 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Announcing the 2022 Giving Project Grant Recipients

Community -  The 2022 Giving Project came to an exciting close earlier this month. Thanks to the work of the 20 community members in the cohort, Headwaters has invested in 17 BIPOC-led organizations fighting for justice in our re…

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June 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Catching up with community

Headwaters Community News Gratitude for our donors Roula and Bilal Alkatout are philanthropic adapters Fund of the Sacred Circle featured in Sahan Journal Job opportunities from the Headwaters community June community events …

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May 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Spotlighting economic justice and worker organizing

Headwaters Community News Spotlighting economic justice and worker organizing WATCH - Tributary Talk: The Donor’s Role in Resourcing Movements This is what Native philanthropy looks like Job opportunities from the Headwaters commu…

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April 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This is what Native philanthropy looks like

Community -  Today we are celebrating our newest Fund of the Sacred Circle (FSC) grantees and the Native community grantmakers who selected them. The grantmakers chose 19 Minnesota-based organizations to receive multi-year genera…

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April 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Spotlight on the Headwaters community

Headwaters Community News Emma Olson aims to be a steward for her community Welcoming Bilal Alkatout to Headwaters Job opportunities from the Headwaters community April community events Emma Olson aims to …

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April 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Last Call: RSVP for the April 13 Lunchtime Tributary Talk

RSVP Here Community,  There is a lot of interest in next Wednesday's Tributary Talk event: The Donor’s Role in Resourcing Movements! If you haven’t already registered we hope you take the time to do so …

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April 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Bilal Alkatout joins HFJ staff as Associate Director of Program and Grantmaking

The team at Headwaters grows by one today, so please help us welcome our new Associate Director of Program and Grantmaking Bilal Alkatout!  Bilal is a respected and familiar face in local philanthropy. He started his grantmaking career as a…

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March 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Three Days Left to Nominate to the Black Seed Fund

Hello Community,  This Friday at 5 p.m. is the last day to nominate a Black-led organization you love for a Black Seed Fund grant. Take a few minutes out of your day to let us know whose work we should learn more about—and participate in a …

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March 9, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Event Registration Link Fixed: What is a donor's role in movements?

Headwaters Community News Registration Link Fixed! The Donor’s Role in Resourcing Movements Registration Link Fixed! The Donor's Role in Resourcing Movements If you're interested in the April 13 Tributary …

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March 9, 2022 at 3:28 PM

What is a donor's role in movements?

Headwaters Community News Register: The Donor’s Role in Resourcing Movements From the Desk of President Maria De La Cruz Black Seed Fund Nominations Close March 18 Job opportunities from the Headwaters community March community ev…

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March 8, 2022 at 6:25 PM

Let's Talk About the Donor's Role in Resourcing Movements

Hello Community,  At Headwaters we work closely with our donors to amplify the power of community to advance equity and justice. Because we want to share our ideas about how some of our work gets done, you’re invited to the second install…

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February 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Nominate! Imagine with the Black Seed Fund.

Hello Community, Earlier this month we launched the Black Seed Fund grant. It’s been exciting to see the community responses and nominations come through—especially because parts of this grantmaking process are new to us. With about a month…

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February 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Changing how we work for good

Headwaters Community News Our shift to 4-day work week Janiece Watts combines wisdom and power Accepting nominations for the Black Seed Fund 2021 Community Innovation Grantees Headwaters receives major Bush Foundation support Job …

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  President Maria De La Cruz · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

What You Need to Know About the Black Seed Fund Grant

Good morning, HFJ Community, I have big news!  The Black Seed Fund is our newest grantmaking fund, and it officially launches today. There’s a lot to share about this new grant opportunity—one that supports Black-led organizations that ar…

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