Posts by Roger Nozaki

Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Roger Nozaki

As VP for Strategy & Programs, Roger holds primary oversight for Barr’s grantmaking strategies, initiatives, and learning and evaluation. He also serves on the foundation’s executive team that provides overall strategic and operational leadership.

Strong Relationships with Grantees Are Essential to Effective Philanthropy

Man smiling and looking at the camera in front of a colorful painting.

Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

What we learned from candid feedback from Barr’s grantees.

September 18, 2024 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

The Importance of Candid Feedback

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr’s VP of Strategy and Programs on why we seek (and share) grantee feedback on what it’s like to work with us.

February 01, 2024 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

When Foundation Strategies Evolve

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr’s VP for strategy and programs talks about Barr’s approach to shaping and evolving strategy, centered on Barr’s values.

January 16, 2024 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

Growth and Opportunity: Education Team Updates

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Exciting additions and transitions within Barr’s Education Program Team.

June 29, 2022 | Category: Education

Investing in Leadership for Racial Equity

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

A call for new models and approaches to leadership development with racial equity at the center.

September 13, 2021 | Category: Racial Equity

Developing Principles for Racial Equity in Grantmaking

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr's Vice President shares new principles to guide the Foundation's racial equity grantmaking and program strategies.

August 19, 2021 | Category: Racial Equity

Beyond the Grant

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Barr’s Vice President reflects on the many ways the foundation partners with and invests in its grantees above and beyond the grants it awards.

May 07, 2019 | Category: Barr News

Investing in a Strong Nonprofit Sector

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Refined guiding principles and new name for Barr’s grantmaking aimed at strengthening New England’s nonprofit sector.

July 12, 2018 | Category: Sector Effectiveness

“Typical” Isn’t Good Enough

Man smiling and looking at the camera in front of a colorful painting.

Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

We asked our grantees what it’s like to work with Barr. Here’s what we learned and what we’re doing about it.

June 12, 2018 | Category: Learning and Evaluation

The Value of Constructive Feedback

Roger Nozaki

Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Why we seek and share candid input from grantees on what it’s like to work with us.

September 06, 2017 | Category: Barr News