Board of Trustees forms a committee to select firm to lead the search for Kauffman’s next CEO September 27, 2022 This month, the Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees formed a committee charged with selecting a firm to conduct a comprehensive national search for Kauffman’s next CEO.
Rural entrepreneurs turn stereotypes on their head September 20, 2022 Tina Metzer writes how rural entrepreneurship stands in direct opposition to antiquated tropes, building vibrant, inclusive economies in their communities.
La educación inclusiva comienza con comprender a quién se está enseñando September 13, 2022 La directora ejecutiva de AIRR, Karla Juárez, habla sobre la importancia del programa Inmigración 101 para apoyar a los estudiantes de familias inmigrantes.
Inclusive education begins with understanding who you’re teaching September 13, 2022 AIRR Executive Director Karla Juárez discusses the importance of the Immigration 101 program to support students of immigrant families.
Tight knit: Connection is critical for progress in rural entrepreneurial ecosystems September 12, 2022 Kansas Leadership Center’s Lucy Petroucheva says in vibrant rural entrepreneurial communities, leadership is “an activity, not a position.”
Kauffman Knowledge Challenge The 2022 Knowledge Challenge RFP is intended to support activities that improve our understanding of entrepreneurship and generate practical, actionable, and rigorous evidence to inform decision making and change systems.
The real narrative around rural is vital to economic development September 2, 2022 Experts in the field of rural entrepreneurship discuss how data and community-led economic development supports a better understanding of rural America and what it needs to drive economic growth.
The State of Black Entrepreneurship: ‘We don’t get what we need, yet we still find a way forward.’ August 30, 2022 Three entrepreneurship leaders reflect on Black Business Month, providing insights into the state of Black business, persistent barriers, and reasons to hope – as well as ways communities and policymakers can strive for greater equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Sarah Barrett, Ph.D. Dr. Sarah Barrett is a senior research officer for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She focuses on connecting research with practice and ensuring it is relevant and actionable. Her work includes identifying opportunities to support our translational research infrastructure, including generating research content, grantmaking, and partnerships. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Dr. Barrett was […]
Seeding Inclusive and Equitable Recovery In a fast-paced, and increasingly unpredictable world, how we think about recovery and who it might benefit are key to supporting resilient, inclusive economies. What can the recent rounds of federal funding teach us about the complex issues related to the design and delivery of equitable and inclusive economic recovery programs? Watch the full forum below.