Applications open for 2025 Sabbatical Awards
May 15, 2024
Leaders of Alaska nonprofit organizations and tribes are invited to apply for a 2025 Sabbatical Award. The program provides leaders with time away to rest,...
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More than 200 organizations have a history of helping Alaska nonprofits
April 23, 2024
Sharing The Foraker Groups' funders directory and answering some questions from our regional listening sessions.
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Foundation continues to celebrate and connect with Alaskans
March 15, 2024
Visiting Bethel earlier last week for the opening of Atsaq Place was another great celebration of the service-driven work happening across Alaska. The new...
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Foundation builds on experience and capacity with seven new hires
February 15, 2024
Over the last several months, Rasmuson Foundation added seven new team members, building on its operations, programs, and strategy groups. Sarah Allyn and Ryan...
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Fairbanks youth advocate and coach joins Rasmuson Foundation board
January 19, 2024
We are pleased to welcome Togi Letuligasenoa to the board of directors of Rasmuson Foundation.
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New Years Update from the Foundation
January 12, 2024
Dear Colleagues, Ushering in the new year is an exciting time for Rasmuson Foundation. We start 2024 as we do every year: with a commitment to our...
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Foundation announces over $7.5 million in grants
December 15, 2023
Rasmuson Foundation recently approved 17 grants totaling to over $7.5 million. From nurturing young minds to fostering inclusive recreation and addressing...
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Meet the seven Alaskans receiving 2024 Sabbatical Awards
December 7, 2023
Seven Alaska nonprofit leaders will get a chance to refresh, reset and renew in 2024 through a Sabbatical Award. They all demonstrated a strong track record of...
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Helping others is an Alaska tradition
November 10, 2023
Rasmuson Foundation is proud to announce a new leadership structure that will help us better serve Alaskans and support the leaders and organizations that are...
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Foundation announces 2023 Individual Artist Awardees
September 13, 2023
Meet the 2023 Individual Artist Award recipients. The Foundation is marking the 20-year milestone of grants that go directly to artists, makers and culture...
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Our Annual Letter to Alaska
August 23, 2023
“I challenge each of us to stop by an Alaska nonprofit we drive or walk past every day and thank the team delivering services to our communities. You will...
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We miss them already
August 4, 2023
Two longtime programmatic leads will be departing Rasmuson Foundation in September.
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An announcement on grantmaking
August 2, 2023
Our 2023-24 grantmaking is being adjusted in several ways.
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Through housing, new hope for those experiencing homelessness
July 27, 2023
Never before in Anchorage have so many units of low-income housing been brought online in a single year.
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A youth center, a food incubator and more: 25 projects receive support
July 17, 2023
Aspiring entrepreneurs in Anchorage will gain a place to grow food businesses. A Southeast community will gain community gathering space. A youth-led...
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Tribal and nonprofit leaders: Apply for 2024 Sabbatical Award
June 1, 2023
Leaders of Alaska nonprofit organizations and tribes are invited to apply for a 2024 Sabbatical Award. The program provides leaders with time away to rest,...
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Welcome home, Gretchen
March 8, 2023
Gretchen Guess, our new President and CEO, just belongs here. And soon, she will be connecting or reconnecting with many of you.
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Join us Friday for discussion on Black in Alaska project
March 6, 2023
Conversations with Alaska Black leaders have noted a need for more positive and multi-dimensional portrayals. One result: the Black in Alaska storytelling...
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Foundation’s new CEO coming home to Alaska
December 16, 2022
Meet our new CEO! She's got a background in public service, extensive experience in health care — and deep roots in Alaska.
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With new awards, Foundation giving will top $500 million
November 22, 2022
Learn about the Foundation's most recent commitments to Alaska organizations and projects.
Read MoreMeet the six Alaskans receiving 2023 Sabbatical Awards
November 2, 2022
Six Alaska nonprofit leaders will get a chance to refresh, reset and renew in 2023 through a Sabbatical Award. They all demonstrated a strong track record of...
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Help us select 2023 Distinguished Artist
October 27, 2022
Do you know an outstanding Alaska creative individual? Help us find the 20th Distinguished Artist! Rasmuson Foundation offers one $40,000 award annually to an...
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Rasmuson Foundation welcomes five new staff
October 11, 2022
Rasmuson Foundation’s newest positions, director of external affairs and director of people and culture, are held by Alaskans who bring vast experience in the...
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Bringing broadband to all Alaskans
September 15, 2022
If we get this right, thousands of Alaskans will be able to join the digital world.
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