The Bush Foundation

06/02/2026

We're just one week away from announcing the 2026 Bush Fellows!

05/29/2026

Can't wait to see folks in a few days at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) Conference in Boston, June 1-3! Join us for the Bush Book party on Monday, June 1 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Stone Room. We'll have snacks and bevs and FREE early copies of our forthcoming book, "Please Be Good at Philanthropy."

Learn more about the book: bit.ly/4wPRLKL

Thank you GEO for bringing people together and "Transforming Philanthropic Culture and Practice" at this year's conference!

Please Be Good at Philanthropy is a candid guide to the singular nature of foundation strategy, for board members, staff members and anyone navigating the world of philanthropy.

05/28/2026

We're super excited to see who the next cohort of FINNOVATION Fellows will be!

The FINNOVATION Fellowship is another way we're able to support great ideas and the amazing leaders who power them in the region! Help us spread the word about this opportunity. Applications are open until June 1. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jGYCz7

Applications for the 2026 - 2027 Finnovation Fellowship are now open!! APPLY NOW! Not sure if you’re ready to apply? Have questions? Check Out Our FAQs or Register for an Info Session! the FINNOVATIONfellowship program The FINNOVATION Fellowship Program supports impact-driven entrepreneurs as they...

05/27/2026

Join Jen Ford Reedy and her Bush book buddies at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) Conference in Boston, June 1-3! Stop by the Bush book party on Monday, June 1 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Stone Room. Come for some snacks and bevs and a FREE early copy of our forthcoming book, "Please Be Good at Philanthropy."

Jen and team will be there to welcome you, answer questions or just handoff a copy of the book relay-style as you sprint from awesome GEO session to awesome GEO session! You can find the event in the conference app. We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

Every action today—every share, every donation, every voice raised—helps build long-term support for Native-led nonprofits and the communities we serve.

Visit the Native Nonprofit List, donate to a Native nonprofit, and help spread Native Nonprofit Day content.

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05/21/2026

Make some noise for ! Join us in the excitement and fun of this special day as we show our support for the amazing Native-led orgs doing inspiring work that is making our region better for everyone!

You'll find all sorts of Native-led orgs doing all sorts of creative problem solving across issues like health care, the arts, economic development, education, family services and so much more.

Give that donate button a workout today! Check out all the action at givenative.org.

(We're so glad to help support this work through our open grantmaking programs!)

05/20/2026

We can't wait to hang with everyone at this year's GEO Conference in Boston, June 1-3! We're lovin' the theme — Transforming Philanthropic Culture and Practice — and we hope you make time in your conference schedule to look for us.

We'll be hosting a Bush book party on Monday, June 1 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Stone Room! Pop in for some snacks and bevs, and pop out with an early free copy of "Please Be Good at Philanthropy"! You're welcome to pick up as many copies as you can fit in your suitcase.

We hope the book can be a helpful strategy guide for your foundation staff, board and other philanthropic practitioners. Learn more about the book on our website:

Please Be Good at Philanthropy is a candid guide to the singular nature of foundation strategy, for board members, staff members and anyone navigating the world of philanthropy.

05/20/2026

Find connections and support at this unique annual conference hosted by Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment. They always have an amazing lineup of speakers, panel discussions and interactive workshops! Learn more: bit.ly/4lljAF8

RISE is one of those organizations that folks in the region tell us is a valuable resource for them as they work on creative problem solving in their communities. You can learn more about them and the other Ecosystem orgs we support on our website: https://bit.ly/4vZTbBU

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05/19/2026

Do you have a BIG idea for South Dakota? Make sure you're connected to our pals and community grant partners at South Dakota Community Foundation and the Beyond Big Idea (BIG) program! They're looking for organizations doing creative problem solving for South Dakotans. Learn more: bit.ly/4tpDZw1

Community-based problem solving in South Dakota.

05/15/2026

We're loading our suitcases full of "Please Be Good at Philanthropy" books as we get ready to join our friends in the field at the GEO Conference in Boston, June 1-3!

Thanks to the GEO folks who always put on a fabulous gathering full of great speakers and topics!

We're especially excited to host an in-person Bush book party on Monday, June 1 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Stone Room. We'll have music, snacks and bevs and be handing out early copies of "Please Be Good at Philanthropy" to anyone who wants to stop by. Jen, who authored the book, will be there to welcome you and available to chat! If you have other activities scheduled or limited time, don't let that stop you from popping in and out to grab a book! There is no formal program — just an informal good time! It's a party and celebration of all the good our sector does, and a chance to connect with each other on how we can all get better in our practice of philanthropy!

If you aren't already, sign into the GEO event app to find us on that day and get all the conference details on their website: https://bit.ly/4nBjCtS