Dear Alaska: My new chapter is about to begin
Diane Kaplan reflects on nearly 30 years with Rasmuson Foundation and the multitude of projects and initiatives that have transpired: "I have been blessed to work with the best of the best, people who are improving lives every day in every community of Alaska."Monthly President’s Report
A donation from billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, leadership training across the pond and Alaskans response to Western Alaska floods all are highlighted in our most recent monthly President's Report. Enjoy the updates from President and CEO Diane Kaplan.Remembering Gov. Bill Sheffield
We are remembering former Gov. Bill Sheffield today. For his 80th birthday, our CEO wrote a poem, and with partners, we made a movie about him.Meet the six Alaskans receiving 2023 Sabbatical Awards
Six Alaska nonprofit leaders will get a chance to refresh, reset and renew in 2023 through a Sabbatical Award. They all demonstrated a strong track record of service, a pressing need for extended time off and a team ready to step up when they step away.Help us select 2023 Distinguished Artist
Do you know an outstanding Alaska creative individual? Help us find the 20th Distinguished Artist! Rasmuson Foundation offers one $40,000 award annually to an established Alaska artist recognized as among the best in their field.Rasmuson Foundation welcomes five new staff
Rasmuson Foundation’s newest positions, director of external affairs and director of people and culture, are held by Alaskans who bring vast experience in the world of communication, philanthropy and human resources. Other new hires have extensive experience in health care, event planning and office management.Monthly President’s Report
Our Broadband Initiative, a new partnership for healthy communities and a celebration for Distinguished Artist James Barker are among the highlights in our most recent monthly President's Report. Enjoy the updates from President and CEO Diane Kaplan.Bringing broadband to all Alaskans
If we get this right, thousands of Alaskans will be able to join the digital world.Monthly President’s Report
We've been on the go all summer and we guess you have, too. Make sure to find time to enjoy the season wherever you are. And please check out some of what we have been up to in recent weeks.Media Mentions
- Museum releases instructions for Making a Beaded Headdress – The Delta Discovery, Inc. November 17
- Goodbye not goodbye – The Delta Discovery, Inc. November 17
- Homer artist brings muppet universe to the Homer Council on the Arts November 1
- Homer author Tom Kizzia named 2022 Historian of the Year November 1