The Nord Family Foundation Awards $2,778,237 at its February 2021 Board Meeting
The Nord Family Foundation announced the list of nonprofit organizations in the fields of arts & culture, civic affairs, education, and health & social services that have been awarded grants…
Read MoreEnsuring that Our Help Does No Harm
As a program officer at the Nord Family Foundation, I have the privilege of meeting with various nonprofit executive directors, CFOs, development officers, program staff, and board members. Depending…
Read MoreFoundations Should Fund What Nonprofits Really Need
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A few days ago, a colleague and I had an amazing site visit at a regional organization where staffers — among other things — oozed excitement about their recently…
Read MoreListening, Learning, Reassessing: Translating Potential to Effectiveness
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Successful organizations and people have at least one thing in common: they are honest with themselves about their strengths and limitations. As executive director…
Read MoreFoundations, Act on What You Control to Confront Racism
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As far back as I can remember, racial constructions have been a part of my reality and lived experience. From my mom telling me that I had to work ten times harder…
Read MoreStatement from Nord Family Foundation on Racial Injustice
Dear Partners,
Like many of you, we are grieving. While the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery have been very visible in the media, we know that, unfortunately, racism is not a new…
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