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2012 Letter to Alaskans
Rasmuson Foundation marked a significant milestone in 2012 when it crossed the threshold of $200 million in social investments to realize our mission of “being a catalyst to improve the quality of life in Alaska.”
What does that mean, to improve the quality of life in Alaska?
The best friend you may not know
Mention Jack Murdock in Alaska and you might get a blank stare. Or confusion with that other Murdoch, media mogul Rupert. Yet since 1975, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has provided nearly $36 million to Alaska organizations. In this post, we share a little about this friend, and how his connections to Alaska continue to have an impact.What next for Adak?
Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan recently visited the Aleutian Island community of Adak. Once a community that came into existence to support a military base during World War II, it is now a community of 100 trying to find a future. Read more about Diane's visit in today's post.Peer engagement
As Alaska’s largest foundation, it is integral that Rasmuson Foundation board and staff members work with our peers. Working together ensures best practices are implemented and resources are leveraged. Read more in today's post.Hannibal and me and philanthropy
Triumph and disaster, success and failure are not as absolute as we seek to characterize them. Success for of history’s great leaders is highly contextual – as we see routinely, some leaders have an uncanny ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Others fail to recognize success for what it is and yet others are only recognized for their greatness posthumously. What can Hannibal teach us about leadership in the nonprofit sector?Celebrating a Century: Mary Louise Rasmuson
Today Mary Louise Rasmuson celebrates her 100th birthday. In this post, we reflect on a life filled with firsts and accomplishments.Media Mentions
- Growing educational programs and stewardship in a rapidly- changing environment | Homer News August 5
- Board approves Alaska projects totaling $9 million New housing for those most in need is being developed – The Delta Discovery, Inc. August 3
- In Honor of Independence Day – The Delta Discovery, Inc. August 3
- Items for Public Hearing at the August 22 Regular Assembly Meeting – City and Borough of Juneau August 3