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News December 22, 2016

Six nonprofit executives selected for Sabbatical Program

$240,000 awarded for the 2017 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Program. The six Alaska nonprofit leaders selected come from four communities across the state.

Current Events December 9, 2015

Investing in kids is good for business

In this week's, post Program Officer Jeff Baird discusses the social and economic importance of early childhood care in Alaska.

Current Events July 8, 2013

Early Childhood Investment Aligns with Alaska Spirit

President Obama introduced his proposed budget last month. We asked early care and education services specialists at thread to tell us what this means for Alaska. In this week's post, thread CEO Stephanie Berglund shares her perspective.

News October 30, 2012

Tier 1 Grants Announced

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520

Anchorage –  In the second and third quarters of 2012, Rasmuson Foundation made 84 Tier 1 grant awards, totaling $1,670,356 to Alaska nonprofits. A complete list of awards can be found at the end of this release.

Current Events January 24, 2011

Foraker Group: the first decade

Last week Foraker Group celebrated its 10th Anniversary. And just what makes our state nonprofit service center special or different? Three attendees of the celebration share their thoughts in this week's post.