Context is Key: Building Trust in Grantmaking
In this installment in our ongoing series, we’ll explore the information that we share about ourselves in order to keep our new relationships grounded in mutual respect and understanding.
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July 2020 Newsletter: Context is Key
One of the core philosophies that I ask the members of our team to keep at the top of mind in all of our work is the belief that “context is key.” In order to be the most effective thought partners and grantmakers possible, we need to fully understand the conditions and circumstances under which our grantees do their work.
Context is Key: Where is the Work Happening?
Our inquiry driven approach sets us up to provide grantees with targeted, strategic funding and thought partnership that reflects the conditions where they work.
A State-by-State Resource for Preparing for the Future of Work
The National Governors Association (NGA) recently released a toolkit to help state policy leaders create more resilient local workforces that are adaptable to ongoing technological change, disruption, and innovation.
Katy Knight Joins Pursuit’s Board of Directors
SFE’s Executive Director Katy Knight shares a statement on the long history and deep relationship between our organizations, and sets a clear vision for our continued collaboration.
Event Recap: Unseen Opportunities for the Future of Work in Rural America
SFE’s Executive Director Katy Knight recently moderated a panel on the future of work in rural America at Jobs for the Future’s Horizons conference. Panelists included Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), Joshua Frazier-Sparks, Senior Manager at Walmart.org, and Neela Mollgaard, Executive Director of Launch Minnesota. The group discussed opportunities for leadership and innovation in workforce and economic development outside of metropolitan areas.
Context is Key
Learn more about the considerations that we take into account as we develop strong working relationships with our grantees
Context is Key: Who’s Doing the Work?
In my role as SFE’s Executive Director, one of the core philosophies that I ask our team to keep top of mind is the belief that “context is key.”
Building the World We Deserve
We are on a journey that is not without significant obstacles, but I also see it as an opportunity to grow together.
Technology is a Force for Good: Notes from a Conversation Between David Siegel and Katy Knight
SFE Chairman and Founder David Siegel sat down with our Executive Director Katy Knight for a conversation on the power of technology as a force for good in shaping our society.
Siegel’s Community-Driven Response to COVID-19
With our Chairman’s support, SFE recently executed a series of Community Grants to support organizations doing COVID-19 response work.