Jim Canales was appointed president and trustee of the Barr Foundation in May 2014. Prior to joining Barr, he spent two decades in a variety of roles at The James Irvine Foundation in California, including president and chief executive officer from 2003 through 2014. His writing on a range of topics has appeared in The Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and The Huffington Post, among other outlets.
New Initiative Seeks to Protect Civil Liberties, Informed Democracy
First grants of 2017 Special Initiative aim to bolster organizations’ capacity to respond to growing demand and to extend their reach.
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?
A Milestone Year
Jim Canales shares highlights from the first year under Barr’s new strategies and announces increased grantmaking for 2017.
King Tides Preview Rising Seas
Boston’s recent “King Tides” provided a glimpse into the near-future—what scientists predict will be the “new normal” of daily high tides by mid-century.
The Promise of Integrated Water Transportation in Boston
On November 3, the Boston City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation, & Transportation held a hearing on water transportation in Boston Harbor. Jim Canales was invited to testify. Following are his remarks.
Boston Globe Op-Ed: What is the Vision for Boston’s Waterfront?
This article was originally published in the Opinion section of The Boston Globe on September 30, 2016.
#ReasonsForHope
In a challenging time for our country and world, dozens of foundation presidents join their voices in a campaign promoting hope.
Fighting Global Climate Change Requires Foundations to Give Local
Jim Canales and Kate Wolford, president of The McKnight Foundation, call attention to three tools available to any local or regional grant maker ready to join the fight on climate change.
Stewarding a Boston Treasure
Jim Canales describes Barr’s new work to promote a great public realm along Boston’s waterfront.
