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Grantseeking Tips September 7, 2012

Project ideas for rural communities

Program Associate Jeff Baird had the opportunity to participate in a grantmakers tour last month and hear a little about the needs in rural communities. Unfortunately, some of the community priorities don't align with what the Foundation funds - but many do. Here's a list to get you thinking.

Initiative News April 25, 2012

Partnership in prevention

Alaska suffers from the effects of substance abuse. It remains one of our most serious health and social problems. We need public-private partnerships and long term strategies to prevent, intervene early, treat and help people recover. Read more in today's post.

Grantee Updates December 16, 2011

The state of our libraries

Facing leaps in the sales of e-readers and changing information consumption habits, how are our libraries doing? How will they survive? In this week's post, we look at the state of Alaska's libraries.

Grantee Updates March 22, 2011

Big Wild Heart of Alaska

Nearly 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home and 93 percent of victims do not survive because bystanders do not know how to respond. Big Wild Heart of Alaska is a program of the American Heart Association, making significant progress in training Alaskans with basic CPR skills. Learn more in this week's post.

Current Events December 17, 2010

The power to make a difference

The act of charitable giving sends a strong statement about the causes that are important to each and every one of us. What causes mean the most to you? How will you have impact when you file online for your PFD this year?