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Kevin F. WalkerGiving Comes First

In: Foundations On The Hill| My Giving Story| Nonprofits| Philanthropy

23 Apr 2013

I spent the first day of spring 2013 fast-walking Capitol Hill with foundation colleagues from all across the country. Hundreds of us were there for Foundations on the Hill, philanthropy’s annual push to remind lawmakers why giving matters.
In brief encounters with our elected officials and their staffs, we tried to connect the dots between their [...]

Kevin F. WalkerBuilding Assets & Wealth among Native Americans: Part Two, Opportunities in Urban Areas

In: Community Revitalization| My Giving Story| Partnerships and Collaborations| Philanthropy

6 Dec 2012

On one of the most storied streets in urban Native America, you can see a dynamic future taking shape. Colorful banners along Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis proclaim the only Native American urban business district in the country. Established in 2010, the American Indian Cultural Corridor features five Native-owned businesses, including a [...]

Kevin F. WalkerBuilding Assets & Wealth Among Native Americans: Part One, Opportunities in Indian Country

In: Community Revitalization| My Giving Story| Partnerships and Collaborations| Philanthropy

5 Dec 2012

When the mainstream media pay attention to Native American communities at all, they most often tell stories of trauma and tragedy. There is truth in many of those stories, of course, but we at Northwest Area Foundation see a different reality that also is true. When we meet with people on [...]

Kevin F. WalkerThe Case for Candor

In: Private Foundations

23 Feb 2011

If I were challenged to list the imperatives facing foundations, here’s where I’d start:

Take smart risks.
Commit for the long haul to the issues at the core of our missions.
Engage grantees and communities in relationships of mutual respect.
Seek sustainable change for the better, not quick fixes.
Learn as we go, adapt [...]



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