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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM

ICE out of MN: $120,000 in emergency funding

Dear community,  Since December, Minnesota has been under occupation by ICE and federal forces. In that time, our communities have been subjected to extraordinary violence and fear.   Our immigrant family members, friends, loved ones, and…

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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM

A future without ICE, organizations to support, and more

What's New this Month? A future without ICE Deadline Extended: Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship Tell us about your Black History Month events Rapid Response Fund: Cycle 4 + Info Session  Are you a business looking to support Headwaters?  U…

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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Join the Rapid Response Fund Info Session - January 20

Dear community,  The Rapid Response Fund supports strategic organizing around new, rapidly emerging, or unexpected legislative or policy developments, events, and political moments. This funding is designed to help you quickly address…

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December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Our Year in Review: 2025 Annual Report is out now

Dear John, 2025 was a formative year for Headwaters. As we reflect, we do so with a deep sense of pride, purpose, and gratitude.   Our 2025 Annual Report – out today – shares the story of our year.  We are living through a…

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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Our Strength is in Each Other

What's New this Month? Taking Action with Headwaters Grantees End of Year Office Closure ❄️ New Program: Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship 🌿 Headwaters isn't Backing Down 💪 Rapid Response Fund: Info Session Date 📌 Meet Hend, December's Feat…

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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM

BLOG: Our shift to collective decision-making

Dear John, We’re excited to share the second installment of Blueprints for Change - our new blog series that takes you behind the scenes of Headwaters’ journey to transform our internal structure, policies, and key practic…

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December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Meet the Moment with Us – Donate Today!

Dear John, I’m reaching out to ask you to consider renewing a year-end gift to Headwaters. Your ongoing commitment is more important than ever. The challenges we face today are significant, but Headwaters isn’t backing dow…

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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM

For the healers, fighters, connectors, and resourcers

Dear Community, We hope this email finds you well - or as well as can be during these times. Whether you're healers, fighters, connectors, or resourcers, we know that every one of you is stepping into the moment in the way that you do bes…

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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM

NEW SERIES: Go behind the scenes of HFJ’s transformation

Dear John, We’re excited to launch Blueprints for Change - our new blog series that takes you behind the scenes of Headwaters’ journey to transform our internal structure, policies, and key practices!  👉 READ THE FIRST INSTA…

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October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Karaoke, Doodling, Debriefing

What's New this Month? Karaoke Fundraiser for Headwaters Black Radiance Network Quarterly Convening A Community-filled Celebration Meet Miku, October's Featured Artist Rapid Response Fund: Upcoming Cycle 3 Upcoming Community Events Job &am…

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October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Raise Your Voice: A Night of Karaoke, Joy, and Justice!

Dear John, Many of us are feeling the stress, isolation, and burnout of the moment. As we show up for our communities, neighbors, and values we also need spaces to gather joyfully to fuel our fight and nourish our spirits. …

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September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM

A powerful collective of our communities

What's New this Month? A Look Inside our New Shared Leadership Model Celebrating our Development Committee Meet Leeya, September's Featured Artist Rapid Response Fund: Cycle 2 is Open Upcoming community events Job opportunities from the He…

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August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM

New Ways to Engage, Rapid Response, and more!

What's New this Month? Introduce Headwaters to Your Community Rapid Response Fund - Cycle 1 is Live! Meet Alexandra, August's Featured Artist Spotlighted by Northwest Area Foundation Upcoming community events Job opportunities from the Hea…

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August 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Headwaters launches Rapid Response Fund

Dear John, Today, we are launching Headwaters’ Rapid Response Fund. The fund is our first open application for rapid response funding and aims to increase transparency and accessibility to organizations seeking funds in …

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July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Black Radiance, new staff, radical acts, and more!

What's New this Month? Be a part of the Black Radiance Network Welcome, Migdalia! Meet Maiya, July's Featured Artist A Sweet Little Reunion Upcoming community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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June 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Announcing our new Co-Executive Director

Dear John, We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our journey towards shared leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. After a thorough, thoughtful process guided by Headwaters’ staff and board with the su…

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June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Headwaters Moves $2 million to Black-Led Organizing

Dear John, We’re thrilled to announce a historic $2 million in grants through the 2025 Justice and Liberation Fund. This grant round represents the single largest investment in Black-led organizing in Headwaters’ history…

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June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM

People-powered fundraising, grantmaking, and more!

What's New this Month? Summer Office Closure Join people-powered fundraising at Headwaters Justice & Liberation Fund Grantmaking Committee Meet Nico, June's Featured Artist Coming together with the Headwaters community June community e…

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May 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM

May Newsletter: Doubling down for justice

What's New this Month? Join Us in Doubling Down for Justice Black Radiance Network BBQ Meet Kat, May's Featured Artist Thank you for RSVP-ing to our Community Celebration! May community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters communit…

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April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Moving $200,000 to Immigrant-Led and Trans-Led Organizing

Dear John, Since February, Headwaters Foundation for Justice has mobilized $200,000 in rapid response funding to eight organizations working to defend, protect, and advocate for immigrant and trans communities across Minnesota.  As attack…

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April 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Celebrating community, resilience, and gender justice

What's New this Month? You're invited to our Annual Community Celebration! Meet Ricardo, April's Featured Artist Fighting for Gender Justice Across Minnesota April community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Half a million for gender justice: Announcing the 2025 Giving Project Grantees

Dear John, Today we are excited to announce that the 2024-25 Giving Project cohort moved half a million dollars for BIPOC-led organizations fighting for gender justice in our region.   Thanks to the dedication of the 20 c…

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March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Wrapping up the Giving Project, little things, and more!

What's New this Month? That's a wrap for the Giving Project! Meet March's Featured Artist, Whitney! All of the “little things” happening at Headwaters March community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Embracing Change: A Headwaters update from Bilal Alkatout

Dear John, Change can be uncomfortable—especially in large doses. As we all continue to face new challenges, I am reminded of a movement leader I deeply admire who taught me that we do have control over the direction of ch…

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February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Co-Chairs in Conversation: “Two people have two different pairs of eyes, right?”

Dear John, Shared leadership is growing in every part of our organization. Believing in collective power has always been core to Headwaters’ community-led grantmaking, and in recent years, we’re proud to have grown it with…

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February 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Shared Leadership in the Fight for Justice & Liberation

What's New this Month? One day left to apply for the Justice & Liberation Fund Meet February's Featured Artist, Ashley! Join our Shared Leadership Team ICYMI: Our 2024 Annual Report February community events Job opportunities from the …

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January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Co-Executive Director Applications Open Today

Dear John, We are excited to share that Headwaters is now accepting applications for our second Co-Executive Director position.   This fall, we announced that Headwaters is embracing a shared leadership structure after m…

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January 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Our Year in Review: 2024 Annual Report is out now

Dear John, As we reflect on Headwaters Foundation for Justice’s 40th year, we are reminded of the collective strength and deep connections that sustain us. Together with our partners and community, we have built an ecosyste…

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January 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM

A new grant, visionary art, and more!

What's New this Month? Apply for the Justice & Liberation Fund Visioning Liberation with Local Artists Reflections, calls to action, and memories January community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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January 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Meet the Black Radiance Network + Apply for Funding

A Note from Abena Abraham, Program Officer, Justice and Liberation Fund  Dear John, I’m excited to share two major updates as we step into a powerful new chapter of supporting Black-led movement work at Headwaters Foundati…

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December 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Thank You for Celebrating 40 Years with Us!

Dear John, As we close out this milestone year, we want to thank you for being part of Headwaters Foundation for Justice’s 40th anniversary celebrations.  Since 1984, Headwaters has stayed on the radical edge of philanthr…

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December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Cheers to 40 years, and cheers to you!

What's New this Month? Cheers to 40 years, and cheers to you! Mark your calendars! Grant round opening in Jan 2025 Celebrating your support from Give to the Max Day Building strong movements across Minnesota Headwaters' Winter Break Decemb…

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November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM

A case for storytelling and imagination

Dear John, For the final entry in our 40th Anniversary blog series, we’re excited to share “A Case for Storytelling: We Need to Imagine a Better, More Just World.” This month, Ewan Scotto, our Director of Communications, invite…

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November 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM

At Headwaters, we fund organizing.

Dear Community, We hope that you have found ways to be gentle with yourselves this week. As we continue to fight for our collective liberation, we know that rest, community care, and connection must remain central to how we move forw…

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November 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our work continues through all political conditions

Dear John, No matter the political landscape, community organizing continues. Grassroots movements led by Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color have moved our communities towards justice for generations. Movement…

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October 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

On Centering Indigenous Perspectives and Solidarity with Alfred Walking Bull

Dear John, We’re excited to bring you the third installment in our 40th-anniversary blog series! This month, Headwaters community grantmaker Alfred Walking Bull shares their valuable insights in "Centering Indigenous Perspective…

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October 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Cheers to 40 Years! Join us for Headwaters' Birthday Social!

Dear John, It’s time to celebrate! Headwaters Foundation for Justice turns 40 in December, and we can’t wait to wrap up our year of celebration with you! Registration opens today for Cheers to 40 Years: Headwaters’ Birthday So…

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October 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Co-EDs, cohorts, and closest friends!

What's New this Month? Celebrating our very first Co-Executive Director We got to hang out with 100 of our closest friends Introducing... Giving Project Cohort 9! Donor Advised Funds Explained, Critiqued, and Reimagined ICYMI: Our Second I…

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October 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Announcing the Next Chapter of Leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice

Dear John, We are excited to share the next chapter of leadership at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Over the past year, our staff and board closely examined our leadership and decision-making models. Together, with careful cons…

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October 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

How ROC-MN is Reshaping Minnesota’s Restaurant Industry

Dear John, We’re excited to share the final installment in our Bush Prize: Minnesota winner spotlight series—this time featuring the incredible work of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota (ROC-MN). ROC-MN is a worker …

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September 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Blog: How We’re Putting Power in Community Hands

Dear John, We're back with the second installment in our 40th-anniversary blog series! This month, Headwaters’ Interim Executive Director, Bilal Alkatout shares his reflections in "Flipping the Script of Philanthropy: Putting Power…

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August 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM

You’re invited to celebrate 40 years of Headwaters!

Dear John, Today, we are excited to kick off our celebration of Headwaters’ 40th anniversary! Since 1984, Headwaters has been at the radical edge of philanthropy, boldly funding grassroots organizations that fight for justice in Min…

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August 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

The Movement = better when you're involved

What's New this Month? Black Movement Ecosystem Seeks Community Grantmakers Help us welcome our new Board Members! Making Radical Impact in an Election Cycle & Beyond (8/21) Apply for a Giving Project Grant Save the Date: 40 Years of R…

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July 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Apply for a Giving Project Grant today!

Dear John, Applications for the 2024-2025 Giving Project Grant open today!   Giving Project Grants are:  General operating funds   2 year grants of $20,000 per year for a total of $40,000 Dedicated to funding Black, In…

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July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Announcing $1 million in grants through Fund of the Sacred Circle

Dear John, Today we are excited to announce a historic $1 million investment into Native-led organizations through the Fund of the Sacred Circle!  Founded in 1999, the Fund of the Sacred Circle is a community-led grantmaking fund…

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July 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Welcoming new and familiar faces to our community!

What's New this Month? Good times at the Donor & Partners Appreciation Party Welcoming Eemanna and Angela to the team Our Board is growing Opening Soon: Giving Project Grant Applications Invitation: Family BBQ with the Black Movement E…

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June 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Summer Cheers to Our Donors, Grantmakers, and Grantees!

What's New this Month? Give today and join us at our Donor Appreciation Party! Priority deadline 6/16 for the Giving Project cohort Taking the time for rest and rejuvenation ICYMI: Meet our grantee partners, Our Justice! June community eve…

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June 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Our Justice ensures abortion access from policy to practice

Dear John, Today, we’re thrilled to share our third Bush Prize: Minnesota winner spotlight of Our Justice. Our Justice works to ensure that all people and communities have the power and resources to make sexual and reproductive he…

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May 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM

The 9th iteration of our transformative program

What's New this Month? Applications are LIVE for the Giving Project BIPOC-led organizing updates from Fargo-Moorhead Turning up your commitment to justice May community events Job opportunities from the Headwaters community …

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May 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Apply to the 2024 Giving Project cohort today!

Dear John, We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications to be part of the 2024-2025 Giving Project cohort at Headwaters starting today! If you're looking for a transformative program taking a hands-on approach to mo…

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