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.
Bringing the magic of play to all with Magical Bridge Foundation
When MFF senior advisors Hillary and John Morgridge first visited a Magical Bridge playground in the San Francisco Bay Area last year, they knew they wanted to invest.
AI for nonprofits: the do’s and dont’s
It’s clear AI is here to stay and can be an incredibly effective tool to help nonprofits work more efficiently, reach larger populations, and ultimately, drive greater impact.
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.
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.
Tamra Ryan on breaking the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty
Ryan hopes her research about the benefits cliff will lead to system-wide changes that help break the cycle of poverty.
Early physics education has the power to shape future STEM leaders
The idea behind Physics in a Box is simple: bring a proven, classical physics curriculum to US classrooms, but with a unique, hands-on approach. MFF is providing funding to help prove outcomes.
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.
A Pennsylvania nonprofit addresses nursing shortages
In recent years, nurses have been retiring or leaving the profession faster than they can be replaced. The trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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.
New research enables better decision making in child welfare
A method called the Screening Threshold Analysis may be part of the solution to child welfare’s question of whether to investigate children and families.
An innovative new initiative empowers parents and caregivers
Parents in central Indiana volunteered to join the United Way of Central Indiana’s new Parent Advisory Council as a way to improve their community.
Op-Ed: Four strategies to optimize nonprofit board relations
Most of the time, nonprofit boards function well. However, every board goes through episodes of struggle and friction that distract from their stated goal and purpose.
D is for dyslexia
Dylan Smith hopes to drive lasting change in education and encourage a more flexible approach that gives every student the attention and support they need.
A community oriented policing experiment becomes a national model
COP Houses help to break down barriers between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The COP House Playbook from MFF Publishing shows how to start one.
Meet Nitzan Pelman: A three-time social entrepreneur reimagining education
Nitzan Pelman taught herself to read and write in her early twenties, with a mentor and friend who truly believed in her. Now she’s CEO of Climb Hire.
The Capen Fund for Kids expands its lifesaving reach
MFF’s gift has allowed the Capen Fund for Kids to expand and provide financial assistance to more families.
Meet the Morgridge Family Foundation Land Stewardship Fellow
Griselda Landa-Posas joined Colorado Open Lands (COL) as a Morgridge Family Foundation Land Stewardship Fellow.
5 reminders to take the stress out of year-end fundraising
While 28 percent of nonprofits raise up to half their revenue during year-end fundraising, December brings a lot of stress about meeting year-end goals.
Reimagined community spaces for a new generation
The Village Exchange Center’s innovative model is the subject of a short film, called “My Father’s House,” produced by Amanda Blaurock and Denver filmmaker Rob Shearer.
Mentorship and Meaning: A conversation with the Earl Woods Scholar Program
About once a month, Glenn Osako, 53, and Matthew Kim, 19, meet up and do something new together. Each of their excursions have a greater purpose—mentorship.