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Our team often comes across ideas, concepts, and opportunities related to philanthropy, nonprofits, and beyond that we enjoy sharing with each other. Now, we would like to tune others into the conversation! Weitz Insights, our blog, will feature posts authored by members of the staff, board, and community. Check us out!

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General | July 14, 2022

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

By Katie Weitz, PhD

This is the moment we have been waiting for— The […]

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A group of 17 people standing close together posed for the photo in a residential neighborhood with large trees.

Carleton Weitz Fellows | May 31, 2022

What is a Weitz Fellow? And how do I get one?

By Katie Weitz, PhD

The Weitz Family has a deep relationship with Carleton College. […]

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A Weitz Family Foundation board meeting.

Eight Weitz Family Foundation staff and board members are seated at a long table and are in conversation with each other.

A Board's Eye View | May 4, 2022

What’s so hard about being transparent?

By Katie Weitz, PhD

Transparency is a central value to the Weitz Family Foundation. […]

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A group of people building.

A group of six people with hard hats on are working together at a construction site.

General | May 3, 2022

Easy Multiplier Effect for Economic Justice Philanthropy

By Katie Weitz, PhD

Omaha is a town that loves to build! There is […]

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