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The Foraker Group
Non-profit Organization Management
Anchorage, AK 1,837 followers
Strengthening Alaska's Nonprofits.
About us
The Foraker Group serves as the state association and nonprofit capacity building organization for nonprofits and tribes across Alaska. We are dedicated to increasing the leadership and management skills of professionals and volunteers working in Alaska’s nonprofit and tribal organizations through an innovative approach focused on our nonprofit sustainability model . Through our four lines of business – organizational development, shared services, educational programs and advocacy – we bring innovative, high quality, and cost effective services to all corners of Alaska. Everything we do is rooted in our commitment to meet nonprofits and tribes where they currently exist, working with them to foster new skills, collaborative partnerships, sustainability, and strategic thinking.
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http://www.forakergroup.org
External link for The Foraker Group
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Anchorage, AK
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
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Primary
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161 Klevin Street
Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99508, US
Employees at The Foraker Group
Updates
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Reminder: Rasmuson Sabbatical Award applications are due August 14!
Calling all Alaska nonprofit and tribal leaders! We encourage you to apply for a 2025 Sabbatical Award. Recipients will have 90 to 120 continuous days in 2025 to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. Grants of $50,000 will go to the individual’s organization to help cover the leader’s salary, interim team, travel costs, and other experiences during the time off from work. Applications close on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Special thanks to our partners, The Foraker Group and the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association. Both will be providing support to the organizations and leaders through the sabbatical process. Learn more about the 2025 Sabbatical Awards and how to apply online: https://lnkd.in/dTUYJ6mT
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Exciting news from our friends at Rasmuson Foundation!
Rasmuson Foundation is expanding grantmaking programs to increase award sizes, expedite award schedules, and broaden eligibility for grant-funded projects. Updates include an awards increase for the Tier 1 grants and two new programs: Community Support, for grants up to $250,000, and Legacy, for grants exceeding $250,000. Applications will open on August 15. Read our full announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/gAcSFN7K
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***We have new programming on the calendar for board chairs and CEOs!*** Set your organization up for success by strengthening the vital relationship between your CEO and Board Chair. A great partnership requires dedication, communication, and shared celebration. We invite board chairs and CEOs to join us for four sessions designed to foster these key elements, explore essential topics, and connect you with your peers across the state. Join us for one or all the sessions for an opportunity to enrich your organizational leadership together. The first session is on July 30. https://lnkd.in/g_PV8wuJ
Board Chair - CEO Conversations
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Happy work anniversary to our Vice President of Programs, Chellie Skoog! 11 years! We are so grateful to have you on the team.
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We are partnering with Sprout Family Services to find a seasoned professional with nonprofit experience and a passion for promoting the healthy development of children, in partnership with families and community, to serve as their next Executive Director in Homer, Alaska. Learn more at forakergroup.org/jobs
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Thank you to Wells Fargo for their continued support. Together we are guiding Alaska nonprofits and tribes with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive!
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Congrats to Laureli Ivanhoff, a graduate of our Executive Leadership Intensive program (and the Executive Director for Native Peoples Action), for winning a James Beard Media Award. Congrats also to Alaska Press Club board president Julia O'Malley! We are reminded every day that we get to work with incredibly talented people.
2 Alaska journalists win James Beard Media Awards
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