April 1, 2019 Mission Investing
He shows how and why funders should invest more in Native communities. Kevin Walker’s blog “Equity for Native American Communities: Using Mission Investments Alongside Grants” was posted today in the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) as part of a blog series...
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March 27, 2019 General News
By Kevin Walker, President and CEO, Northwest Area Foundation Our Foundation is heavily invested in Native communities. Forty percent of our grants and program-related investments go to Native-led organizations. This commitment stems from a history not only of...
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December 26, 2018 General News
By Kevin Walker, President and CEO, Northwest Area Foundation Our mission compels us to keep learning, looking, and discovering ways to serve our priority communities. In May, the board and staff of the Northwest Area Foundation journeyed to the Spokane Indian...
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May 24, 2018 Access to Capital
An interview gives insights into our CEO’s thoughts on the value of Oweesta’s Native CDFI convening. On June 13–14, 2018, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and investors interested in working more closely with Native CDFIs will be in...
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December 21, 2017 General News
The events of 2017 pointed us back to our values. It’s been a wild year that most Americans will never forget. It’s pushed our thinking about what we stand for and whether we’re doing enough to advance what we believe is right. In that context, I’ve been reflecting...
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