Contributor 2/9/22 Contributor 2/9/22

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.

Contributor 1/26/22 Contributor 1/26/22

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 1/25/22 Kelsey Thompson 1/25/22

Closing the opportunity gap in rural America

Why is data, and the ability for it to be visualized, so important and how will it help unleash the potential of rural places?

Contributor 1/17/22 Contributor 1/17/22

New Year, New Evaluation: Ten mistakes to avoid

Ten tips that will help you to save time, money and your sanity as you measure the impact of your programs and services.

Contributor 1/10/22 Contributor 1/10/22

Leveraging Gen Z’s zeal for sustainability

MIT MBA student Shravya Desai aims to inspire her generation to take the responsibility and action regarding sustainability. We met her through MIT Solve[Ed].

Kelsey Thompson 1/5/22 Kelsey Thompson 1/5/22

Meet the National Jewish Health Morgridge Fellows

Today, there are more than 700 former Morgridge fellows practicing worldwide, thanks to the Morgridge Fellowship Program at National Jewish Health. Meet two new fellows here.

Kelsey Thompson 12/29/21 Kelsey Thompson 12/29/21

Fostering potential with Epic Scholars

Epic Scholars at Metropolitan State University in Denver receive a wide range of services, from financial and academic help to emotional support and mentorship.

Kelsey Thompson 11/10/21 Kelsey Thompson 11/10/21

Making life better for veterans

One of the ways we can thank our veterans is by raising awareness about the unique challenges they may face during their reintegration into civilian life.

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.

Contributor 11/1/21 Contributor 11/1/21

Child welfare and institutional review boards: The what, why and how

The 2018 Family First Prevention Services Act requires that child welfare funding be tied to the quality of impact data that programs collect.

Kelsey Thompson 10/25/21 Kelsey Thompson 10/25/21

Five things about Gen Z your nonprofit needs to know

Nonprofit organizations need to “understand the assignment” when it comes to building relationships with Gen Z.

Kelsey Thompson 10/6/21 Kelsey Thompson 10/6/21

The art of pivoting

The main goal of a pivot is to improve revenue or survive in the market. But the way you pivot your business can make all the difference.

Carrie Morgridge 9/20/21 Carrie Morgridge 9/20/21

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.

Kelsey Thompson 8/31/21 Kelsey Thompson 8/31/21

How to communicate with funders like a pro

What do your funders want to hear from you and how can you nail communication with them, every time? We’ve got you covered with seven tips.

Kelsey Thompson 8/2/21 Kelsey Thompson 8/2/21

Do good, feel good

Research shows that feel-good hormones and brain activity spike after just two or three hours of volunteer activity.

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.

Contributor 6/7/21 Contributor 6/7/21

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.

Kelsey Thompson 5/24/21 Kelsey Thompson 5/24/21

Leaving a legacy in conservation with Dennis Lyamkin

Meet Dennis Lyamkin, the MFF Land Stewardship Fellow at Colorado Open Lands, a nonprofit that protects the state’s natural resources in partnership with landowners.