The Foraker Group

Each year the Rasmuson Foundation generously offers sabbaticals to nonprofit leaders, allowing them to take time away from the office to refresh and energize. Learn more about the program and how you can apply by clicking here…. Read more »

Just a reminder — the deadline for applying for this year’s Foraker Certificate program is June 28. Click here for more information…. Read more »

Have you checked out our Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program? We’re taking appllications right now. Click here to learn more…. Read more »

Are you interested in a program for nonprofit leaders who are ready to explore their path, energize, envision their next steps, and enhance what they have to offer? Check out our Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program. Click here. Deadline for application is July 27. Our graduates from last year tell us it was a “powerful experience” that helped them clarify their leadership style and the way they engage in their lives. Please note that the dates for the opening sessions in September have changed slightly since our earlier post…. Read more »

Are you interested in a program for nonprofit leaders who are ready to explore their path, energize, envision their next steps, and enhance what they have to offer? Check out our Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence program. Click here. Deadline for application is July 27. Our graduates from last year tell us it was a “powerful experience” that helped them clarify their leadership style and the way they engage in their lives…. Read more »

We offer our certificate program in partnership with the University of Alaska. It’s a great way to learn new management skills from some of the top people in the state — and you’ll build a network of colleagues to help support you in your work. Deadline to apply for the fall 2012 cohort is June 28. Click here for details and an application form…. Read more »

Hello from the sunny capital of Alaska – Juneau. This trip began yesterday in Cordova, which was finally snow free. The Prince William Sound Science Center was celebrating with their dignitary-filled event, the Copper River Nouveau. From there I arrived in Juneau to visit with a nonprofit about CEO transition, another about a capital project, and a third about their sustainability. I leave tomorrow for Kodiak to meet with the senior staff of a significant organization, then back to Anchorage Monday night to catch a 6:30 AM train to Seward on Tuesday for strategic planning with another board. The snow is gone!!!! (At least at sea level) And the cruise ships have arrived. Today three boats were in Juneau increasing the population by almost 20%!! On their busiest days they… Read more »

You can add board members and staff to your Partner account. It’s an easy way to be sure everyone stays up to date on trends in the sector and has access to the latest Foraker news. It’s an easy process. Click on “my account” under Quick Links on the home page. Enter the email and password for the primary contact for your organization. Click on “manage additional accounts” and add the name and email of each board member and staff. Need help? Contact Andrew Cutting at 907-743-1221…. Read more »

Greetings from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge where we met with community leaders, did basic finance training and had opportunities to help connect people to resources available to their community. For people who never leave their western, urban core community, it’s hard to understand the sense of community within and the isolation from outside of communities like in Kaktovik. I wish every Alaskan, everybody, could have the experience I feel so fortunate to regularly experience in my job. That leads to today’s smidgen of insight. Life is neither more ideal nor tragic in small communities. In smaller communities there are a few people engaged enough to make a difference and from time to time those who are engaged have conflicting opinions about what should be done. The only difference is… Read more »

Washington DC — Greetings from our nation ‘s capital. Once a year we visit our delegation to update them on our sector. We also provide the same information we provide our Partners on the trends we see emerging in the sector and in Alaska. I met with a key staffer at Congressman Young’s office and almost the entire staff at Senator Begich’s office. (Unfortunately Senator Murkowski’s staff was “too busy” this trip.) All that we’re able to meet were appreciative and encouraged by our continued communication. But it was from my second meeting this trip that I had today’s smidgen of insight. I serve on a committee of the Independent Sector; a national association of nonprofits and foundations. The committee’s purpose is to recommend how Independent Sector can facilitate high… Read more »