Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Timely New Report Shows Substantial Disparities in Energy Savings Among Massachusetts Communities
Analysis shows that some communities are not benefitting equally from the state’s top-ranked energy efficiency programs.
How can Massachusetts Diversify its Nonprofit Leadership?
A new report explores the racial leadership gap in Massachusetts’ nonprofit sector and offers recommendations to address a longstanding challenge with deep roots.
En Nuestro Barrio—Where the Young People Lead the Way
Second in a new video series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.
Fellowship Opportunity for New England’s Creative Changemakers
National Arts Strategies seeks applications through April 22nd from creative leaders driving positive change in their communities.
Partners Join to Create a Waterfront Where All People Feel Welcome
Nonprofits unite under shared vision for the Boston waterfront.
Uncharted Territory: Where an Arts Organization Dares to Go (But Dollars Can be Difficult to Find)
First in a new series featuring stories from Greater Boston arts organizations that received special funding to pursue an artistic risk.
Barr E-Newsletter Archive
Learn more about Barr's grantmaking, partnerships, and community efforts with our e-newsletter archive.
Barr Awards $24 Million in First Quarter of 2018
New grants include support to design innovative school models, develop regional approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and build understanding to spark positive change in the diversity of nonprofit leadership.
The Arts Mean Business in Massachusetts
Celebrating new research demonstrating the impact of the creative economy.
Board Time: Three Keys to Strategic Engagement
Jim Canales contributes to a new blog series on effective foundation governance.