The Reach
On The Reach blog, we highlight individuals and organizations from MFF’s network who are tackling some of today’s biggest challenges. In our bimonthly newsletter, also called The Reach, we share these posts and other resources in order to create an ongoing conversation with our readers. Check out our email campaign archive here and subscribe below to keep up with our latest news.

Flying High with Ash Gallegos: From MAP Fellow to Program Manager
After serving in the first cohort of MAP fellows, Ash Gallegos was was hired by MFF to serve as full-time program manager of this signature program. Since then, Gallegos has coached, advised and shepherded about 100 mentors and fellows.

Empowering nonprofits through data
MFF’s Data for Nonprofits Workshop Series is a six-part asynchronous learning experience that is offered free of charge and includes downloadable tools.

Behind the scenes with Rebecca Chopp
Rebeecca Chopp’s book, Still Me: Accepting Alzheimer’s Without Losing Yourself, from MFF Publishing, became an Amazon best seller during the pre-sale period. Her message is important for patients, caregivers, medical professionals and policy makers.

MFF’s 2022 annual report reveals insights about our giving
Our annual report process reveals patterns and truths about how and why we fund, and what we do differently here at MFF. This is what we learned.

Behind the scenes with author Wendy Steele
MFF Publishing partnered with Wendy Steele, founder of Impact100, on Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path for Community Transformation.

Your MAP Fellowship questions, answered
We sat down with a few 2021 MAP Fellows to learn about their Fellowship experience and share their advice for potential future Fellows.

The 4-1-1 on MAP Project48
MAP Project48 is a two day, social impact hackathon. It’s like Shark Tank meets Oprah’s Big Give meets The Amazing Race.
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Announcing the Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge
MFF’s newest partnership with MIT Solve is Solv[ED], which will inspire people 24 and under to solve problems in their communities.

ProFellow: An inside look at the MAP Fellowship experience
MAP Mentor Dani Hedlund sat down with our friends at ProFellow to talk about what inspired her to participate and what she gained from the experience.

So, you want to be a MAP Fellow?
Being a member of the MAP Fellowship community is a powerful and rewarding experience. It’s also hard work and a lot of fun! Here’s how you can build the strongest application.
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Introducing Solv[ED]
Solv[ED] prioritizes experiential learning, personal development, accessibility, and community-building among young problem solvers.

MFF takes action to address lasting impact of Covid-19
More than a year after Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, data shows that the pandemic’s impact on nonprofits is likely to be long-lasting.

The Aspen Ascend Fellows on a new social contract
MFF Chief of Staff, John Farnam joined his cohort of 2018 Aspen Ascend Fellows to issue a statement on the Black Lives Matter movement.

A future that works
With Covid-19 and the protests happening in every US state, there has never been a better time to re-evaluate how we can help people reach their full potential.

Reimagining career pathways in America
MFF is committed to reimagining workforce development programs that support workers looking to advance their careers.

MFF pledges additional $1 million on 5th anniversary of Every Gift Matters’
Today we are announcing a second round of emergency relief funding of $1 million to be distributed to 14 community foundations across the US.

MFF pledges $1 million for COVID-19 emergency response efforts
MFF pledges $1 million for COVID-19 emergency response efforts. Three non-profits are being awarded $100,000 each.

MFF commits funds and leadership to Covid-19 response
MFF commits funds and thought leadership to Colorado’s COVID-19 emergency response; encourages Coloradans to give what they can.

Announcing the MAP Fellowship
Today, MFF launches a new, flagship program, the Morgridge Accelerator Program Fellowship (or MAP for short).

Behind the Scenes with Carrie Morgridge at TEDxMSU
Whether you are new to the nonprofit world or an active philanthropist, this thought-provoking talk will challenge your giving routine.