The Importance of Candid Feedback
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Barr’s VP of Strategy and Programs on why we seek (and share) grantee feedback on what it’s like to work with us.
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Hear from Barr staff and partners about aspirations, progress, and lessons learned along the way.
Institute of Nonprofit Practice
The Next Phase of Barr’s Racial Wealth Equity Initiative
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Future grantmaking to focus on supporting partners advancing racial wealth equity through transforming systems, policy, and narratives
When Foundation Strategies Evolve
Featured PostBarr’s VP for strategy and programs talks about Barr’s approach to shaping and evolving strategy, centered on Barr’s values.
The Importance of Candid Feedback
Blog PostBarr’s VP of Strategy and Programs on why we seek (and share) grantee feedback on what it’s like to work with us.
The Next Phase of Barr’s Racial Wealth Equity Initiative
Blog PostFuture grantmaking to focus on supporting partners advancing racial wealth equity through transforming systems, policy, and narratives
When Foundation Strategies Evolve
Blog PostBarr’s VP for strategy and programs talks about Barr’s approach to shaping and evolving strategy, centered on Barr’s values.
A Time to Be Steadfast
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Three Themes for Advancing Wealth Building and Racial Equity
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A series of listening sessions with leaders committed to building wealth highlight the importance of resilience, opportunity, and systems change.
Three New Community Foundations Join “Creative Commonwealth” Partnership – Cambridge, Greater Lowell, and MetroWest
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Expanded initiative now includes eight community foundations. Next three years to feature new and deepened investments, experiments, and learning to advance more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable arts and creativity in communities across Massachusetts.
Progress Report: Centering Racial Equity in Climate Grantmaking
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Barr’s Climate Director shares the story and learnings behind our ongoing work to advance a more diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement.
Embracing Risk and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic
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How at the height of the pandemic, a Berkshire County arts organization defied the odds, expanding its services for people with disabilities.
A Strategy Refresh for Barr’s Mobility Work
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A next evolution to advance equitable solutions for transportation, community planning, and development in Massachusetts.
New Englanders Welcome the Clean Energy Transition
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Recent focus groups underscore widespread enthusiasm for clean energy and urgency for electrification in New England
Little Amal Walks Across Massachusetts
Blog PostA powerful fusion of theater and public art brings together communities to raise awareness for local and global issues
