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.

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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.

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Three Design Thinking Mindsets for Nonprofit Success

By incorporating these three mindsets, you’ll transform design thinking from a one-off exercise to a deeply embedded process that informs your approach to every challenge.

Kelsey Thompson 8/22/22 Kelsey Thompson 8/22/22

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.

Kelsey Thompson 3/9/22 Kelsey Thompson 3/9/22

Behind the scenes of the 2022 MAP Project48 competition

This year, the Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) partnered with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) to hold a 48-hour impact-athon.

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Why mentorship matters

According to 2020 MAP Fellow Ellis Milano, a great mentor helps you get out of your own way and reach your potential.

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MAP Reflections: Reskilling workers with Jaylen Hackett

MAP Fellow Jaylen Hackett writes about his site visit with his MAP Mentor, Dr. Angela Jackson. The site visit is a core component of the program.

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MAP Reflections: How to take advantage of the incubator model

MAP Fellow Allison Quintanilla Plattsmeir talks about how to take advantage of the incubator model.

Kelsey Thompson 11/8/21 Kelsey Thompson 11/8/21

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.

Kelsey Thompson 8/1/21 Kelsey Thompson 8/1/21

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.

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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.