Monthly President’s Report
It seems like 2021 is flying by! As summer winds down, check out the latest from our president and CEO Diane Kaplan.Monthly President’s Report
I hope you are enjoying Alaska summer as much as I am. Yet the weight of the pandemic remains heavy. Things had just opened up when the Delta variant took off. We are taking precautions and following CDC guidance. Meanwhile, check out what our team and partners have been up to in recent weeks.Foundation announces new board leadership
After almost 55 years on the Foundation's board, Ed Rasmuson is now the first chairman emeritus. Learn who was just named chair, vice chair and secretary/treasurer — our new generation of leaders.Let’s work together to solve homelessness
Never before has solving homelessness in Anchorage had as high a priority among elected officials, the business community, philanthropy and the public. This is our moment to act.From Diomede to Ketchikan, board commits $9 million
Two remote community grocery stores, a small farm as a youth employment opportunity and shelter upgrades in Bethel are among 23 projects moving forward with support from Rasmuson Foundation to benefit Alaskans.Monthly President’s Report
Like many of you, we are easing back into in-person events from a year-plus of virtual gatherings and meetings. Check out some of what we have been up to in the latest monthly newsletter from our president and CEO, Diane Kaplan.Helmsley Trust grants $20 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Alaska
The grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Engineering Ministries International will support sustainable and affordable water and sanitation systems in rural Alaska.Opportunity for Alaska leaders to refresh, reflect and grow
Applications for a Rasmuson Foundation 2022 sabbatical award are due Sept. 15. This is a unique opportunity for Alaska-based nonprofit and tribal executives to take time away from the office.Grant opportunity for Alaska summer camps
Nonprofits, tribal entities, communities and faith-based organizations can apply for awards to expand opportunities for Alaska children in day camps, outdoor camps, culture camps, faith-based camps, museum camps, learning pods, and summer programs across the state.Media Mentions
- Rasmuson fellow will use award for a film script, in Lingít, about dark history of Native boarding school September 20
- Ernestine Hayes receives distinguished artist award - The Cordova Times September 20
- New sculpture graces Wasilla memorial garden for lost youth September 17
- CCF now accepting 2021 grant applications - The Cordova Times September 13