Catching up with the Giving Project

Dear Headwaters Community,  I’m writing to re-introduce myself and to share some updates on the Giving Project here at Headwaters. My name is Sierra Judy. I joined HFJ in 2021…

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Introducing Grantee Stories

Today we are excited to launch Headwaters’ newest storytelling project: Grantee Stories.  Headwaters’ grantee community is made up of powerful organizers working across the state to build power in communities using…

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Announcing the Wellspring Fund

The Wellspring Fund is Headwaters’ newest grantmaking fund, and it officially opens today!  For years, we’ve had the goal of offering longer grant terms and larger grant sizes. The message…

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Announcing Bush Prize: Minnesota

Goodmorning community,  We have big news! I am excited to share that Headwaters is partnering with the Bush Foundation as one of four community grantmaking partners stewarding the 2023 Bush…

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Investing in Evaluation in 2023

In 2015, Headwaters embarked on a listening tour of past, current, and prospective grantees. That practice of deep listening about what our grantees needed from a philanthropic partner made real…

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