
Rasmuson Foundation staff


Dear Alaska: My new chapter is about to begin
Diane Kaplan reflects on nearly 30 years with Rasmuson Foundation and the multitude of projects and initiatives that have transpired: "I have been blessed to work with the best of the best, people who are improving lives every day in every community of Alaska."
Rasmuson Foundation welcomes five new staff
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 world of communication, philanthropy and human resources. Other new hires have extensive experience in health care, event planning and office management.Rasmuson Foundation announces CEO search process
Kittleman & Associates will lead the search for Rasmuson Foundation's new president and CEO. The national firm focuses exclusively on nonprofit CEO searches.
Diane Kaplan to leave Rasmuson Foundation in 2023
The CEO and driving force behind Alaska’s largest private grantmaker says she’s ending her 26-year tenure with Rasmuson Foundation in early 2023.
Foundation announces senior fellow, IT manager
Welcome to our new team members! Michele Brown joins as senior fellow working on homelessness and Rodney Hamilton as IT operations manager.
Rasmuson Foundation announces new staff members
Rasmuson Foundation is pleased to announce four new staff members, including a program officer with deep roots in the nonprofit community.
Meet Rasmuson Foundation’s newest addition
A lifelong Alaskan from a rural village has joined Rasmuson Foundation as a program officer.
Meet Rasmuson Foundation’s new vice president
An accomplished financial executive has joined Rasmuson Foundation to serve as vice president of finance and administration.
Foundation announces new team member, new role for another
We’ve added a new senior fellow to lead a pandemic-response project, and one of our program officers is taking on a new role.Media Mentions
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