Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
New England Chambers of Commerce Leading on Clean Energy
Diane Doucette of Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy shares five ways area businesses reaped the benefits of clean energy in 2016.
Clean Energy Powers 3 Million U.S. Jobs
New research reveals a vibrant, new national industry and workforce.
In Changing Times, Philanthropy Must Adapt
Amidst rapid change, uncertainty, and urgent calls for action, how should a foundation balance a commitment to strategy with a capacity to adapt?
Barr Renews Commitment to Signature Leadership Program
Next class of Barr Fellows to be named in mid-2017; Kimberly Haskins takes new role overseeing the Fellowship and other Cross-Program Initiatives.
Buses Are What’s Next in Transportation
This article was originally published in the Opinion section of Commonwealth Magazine on January 23, 2017.
Learning and Evaluation for Greater Impact
Roger Nozaki, Barr’s vice president, shares the goals, principles, and next steps for learning and evaluation at the Foundation—including a search for a new director.
Resilient Resolutions
Key findings and next steps from a new report on Boston’s vulnerabilities to rising seas and other adverse climate effects.
Counting Down to the New Year with Our Top Blogs from 2016
Five new colleagues, four artist ethnographers, three program strategies, two campaign lessons, and a call for innovative partners
Six New England Artists Earn National Recognition
Barr joins funders supporting exemplary artists to take risks and create new work.
A Milestone Year
Jim Canales shares highlights from the first year under Barr’s new strategies and announces increased grantmaking for 2017.