Knight Communities

Duluth, MN

The Knight Community Foundations Program serves to advance informed and engaged communities by working in transformational ways with community foundations and their leaders.

The relationship we have with our network of partners in each of our 26 Knight Communities is invaluable. To date we have committed to giving at least $140 million to their community foundation endowments. The leadership behind these organizations is not only supported by our assets, but increasingly by our efforts to ease the flow of information between all of us so that we may learn and lead more effectively.

Activating this network in this way provides Knight an excellent platform for experimentation and learning.

Grant seekers within Knight communities are encouraged to contact their local community foundation and inquire about the Knight donor-advised fund which is dedicated to projects that inform and engage the community.

Duluth-area Contact

Grant seekers in the Duluth area should inquire about funding by contacting Holly Sampson at the Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation, 218-726-0232, and asking about Knight Foundation's Donor-advised Fund. Follow @DSACFoundation on Twitter and visit DSACF on Facebook.

Latest News & Updates

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News Releases

Knight Blog

- 4/17/2013
- Blog Entry
- - Community News and Information
New focus, opportunity for funding in community news and information
- 3/27/2013
- Blog Entry
Knight welcomes Carol Coletta as new vice president
- 3/11/2013
- Blog Entry
Knight Foundation goes live with new portal for grantees
- 2/13/2013
- Blog Entry
Missed #infoneeds conversation at Knight's Media Learning Seminar? Here's full coverage
- 2/11/2013
- Blog Entry
Expanded commitment to community information needs
- 2/10/2013
- Blog Entry
Libraries use digital technology to redefine their roles in communities
- 2/10/2013
- Blog Entry
Libraries go from building collections to making connections
- 10/1/2012
- Blog Entry
Knight Foundation's Communities Program strategy
- 9/28/2012
- Blog Entry
Knight Foundation’s National Program strategy
- 1/18/2012
- Blog Entry
Knight Community Information Challenge now accepting applications
- 3/1/2010
- Blog Entry
Breakout Report 4: Government Web Sites, Libraries and Other Nonprofit Hubs - Day 1

Twitter

- 5/24/2013
- Twitter
Appreciating Haynes Johnson, legendary political reporter and Knight Chair in Public Affairs Journalism: http://t.co/2QXaluCgHj #journalism
- 5/24/2013
- Twitter
#Miami’s startup scene gains momentum, but people need connections & central place for ways to engage http://t.co/9yAft7ykwe v @matthaggman
- 5/24/2013
- Twitter
How can we use data to improve work of #nonprofits? @mayurhpatel walks us through 3 ideas http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG #opendata #nptech
- 5/24/2013
- Twitter
Thinking about applying to Knight's Community Info Challenge? How 4 #foundations took projects from idea to impact http://t.co/ze8diWe7Zi
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
.@RefreshMiami - fostering entrepreneurs/tech #innovators in #Miami - will expand with workshops, hackathons http://t.co/9yAft7ykwe #socent
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Miami's @OCINEMA to open outdoor theater in #Wynwood with new support from @ArtPlaceAmerica http://t.co/ISWJQ6cX9R v @miaminewtimes
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Positive change in #communities requires flow of quality news/info. Apply by 6/1 to Knight Community Info Challenge http://t.co/UERBUR3fTY
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Measurement & analytics is about building a culture where data is used to inform decisions/shape programs http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG #evaluation
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
5 things to know about Knight's Community Info Challenge, which offers matching funds to community #foundations: http://t.co/DEWFQrexxW
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Starting now: webinar on interactive #storytelling with #newschallenge winner @Zeega http://t.co/Xc2EyhKpxA v @newsu
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
With a plan to up number of women in tech industry - @GirlsWhoCode's @reshmasaujani named @Forbes "Up & Comers" http://t.co/jJS50lLQd1
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
"TV News Search And Borrow" @10000words on the expansion of @internetarchive to archive clips http://t.co/mLITJhKoyZ #journalism
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Improving people's lives through tech: national day of civic hacking comes to Middle #GA: http://t.co/u6DqITNiB6 #hackforchange @knightmacon
- 5/23/2013
- Twitter
Refreshing #Miami's startup community: @matthaggman on Knight's investment in @refreshmiami http://t.co/9yAft7ykwe #entrepreneurship
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
See the work of #placemaking unfold— find out how it can benefit #communities http://t.co/W151B6cvJ2 #arts v @ArtPlaceAmerica #artplace
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
How to use #evaluation to deliver better programs & promote greater effectiveness within organizations http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
New volunteer updates for #Moore #OKC tornado victims. Find out how to help http://t.co/cFwUDkP3tE v @recovers_org
- 5/22/2013
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More than 80% of #nonprofit leaders believe demonstrating impact via performance measurement is a top priority http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG #eval
- 5/22/2013
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Matching donations with need after natural disasters @recovers_org http://t.co/afjwoBJeIX v @MarketplaceAPM #OKC #Moore
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
As 6/1 deadline approaches in Knight's Community Info Challenge, here's what you need to know before you apply: http://t.co/DEWFQrexxW
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
.@MercerYou awarded @ArtPlaceAmerica grant to fund Tattnall Square project http://t.co/VsHJnd7B1N v @knightmacon #artplace #arts
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
Measure what matters in #philanthropy: develop metrics, prioritize collection & build shared culture http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG v @mayurhpatel
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
A better search & user experience around TV clips: @NiemanLab on how @internetarchive plans to grow its catalog http://t.co/BmyALFq5VA
- 5/22/2013
- Twitter
Interactive #storytelling with @Zeega: don't miss a digital tools tutorial via @newsu 5/23 at 2pm ET http://t.co/Xc2EyhKpxA #nuwebinar
- 5/21/2013
- Twitter
MT @StacyDon: Great piece on @codeforamerica from @NewsHour: Coding Skills Combine w/ Civics to Improve Gov http://t.co/czl4yJtvNM #opengov
- 5/21/2013
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Congrats to @cunyjschool alum: entrepreneurial #journalism site @NarrativelyNY = no 6 on @time's best sites of 2013 http://t.co/OhatfD19lI
- 5/21/2013
- Twitter
"From Cronkite to Couric: @pewinternet gets $1 million to expand TV news collection" http://t.co/VFEHnotVfn by @jeffjohnroberts v @gigaom
- 5/21/2013
- Twitter
MT @EthanZ: @knightfdn supports @internetarchive work on searchable TV archives. Cool stuff - we use it at @CivicMIT: http://t.co/LLiaZq9XDM
- 5/21/2013
- Twitter
"Internet Archive Gets Huge Boost from Knight Foundation http://t.co/s4IqxHu0H0 by @Mediabistro v @internetarchive
- 5/21/2013
- Twitter
Be inspired to apply to Knight's Community Information Challenge: How 4 projects went from idea to impact http://t.co/ze8diWe7Zi #infoneeds

Publications

- 4/21/2011
- Publication
- - Evaluation
General Assessment Resources & Tools
- 7/1/2008
- Publication
Knight Creative Communities Initiative Evaluation Final Report

In The News

- 8/26/2011
- In The News
3 Water Solutions Vying for $15K in MN Idea Open