Communications Director; BF

The Bush Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota focused on investing in great ideas and the people who power them. Established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, the Foundation works in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Learn more about their work  .

WHAT THE FOUNDATION DOES

The Foundation uses its resources – financial and otherwise – to inspire and support creative problem solving, within and across sectors, to make our region better for everyone.

The Foundation does this in two primary ways:

• by supporting people and organizations working on the issues that are most important to their communities. The primary programs in this area include:
• Communications and Convenings
  , where the Foundation shares stories of the people and organizations they invest in, and creates and supports events that inspire, equip and connect people across the regions served.
• Community Innovation grants and the Bush Prize, where the Foundation supports organizations who are trying or demonstrating innovative approaches to solving community problems.
• Leadership Programs
  , connecting leaders with people and ideas through the Bush Fellowship Program and Change Network.

The Bush Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota focused on investing in great ideas and the people who power them. Established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, the Foundation works in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Learn more about their work  .

WHAT THE FOUNDATION DOES

The Foundation uses its resources – financial and otherwise – to inspire and support creative problem solving, within and across sectors, to make our region better for everyone.

The Foundation does this in two primary ways:

• by supporting people and organizations working on the issues that are most important to their communities. The primary programs in this area include:

• Communications and Convenings
  , where the Foundation shares stories of the people and organizations they invest in, and creates and supports events that inspire, equip and connect people across the regions served.
• Community Innovation grants and the Bush Prize, where the Foundation supports organizations who are trying or demonstrating innovative approaches to solving community problems.
• Leadership Programs
  , connecting leaders with people and ideas through the Bush Fellowship Program and Change Network.

2. By advancing specific strategic issues that are a priority to the Foundation through our strategic initiatives. Their current strategic initiatives include:

• Education – Make education more relevant for all students.
• Native Nation Building – Strengthen tribal governance.
• Community Creativity - Make art central to problem solving.
• Social Business Ventures – Help people do good through business.

BUSH FOUNDATION VALUES

In 2013, the Bush Foundation adopted five operating values that guide the way we work. They are:

Spread Optimism. We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible. We are positive and supportive in our internal and external interactions.

Work Beyond Ourselves. We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have more impact. We are willing to both lead and follow. We candidly share what we learn with others.

Everybody Matters. We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation. We have fair, open and inclusive processes. We work to raise overall quality of life while also closing opportunity and achievement gaps.

Steward Well. We demonstrate appreciation…