Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 We are thrilled to see our Rockefeller Ethic, and the history from which it was born, shared in a national academic journal. This entry was written in collaboration with the Clinton School of Public Service (@clintonschool). 🧵nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/co…

If you are a junior or senior at a four-year university in Arkansas and would like to apply to be a part of the Class of 2027, visit wrinst.org/academy. ACCLA was founded through the generous support of the McKuin Fund, the Engaged Learning Network, and @ATT Arkansas.

Join us in welcoming our new hires! Left to right: Katie Aureli - Lead Cook 🍲 Gidget Richardson - Dishwasher 🍽️ Kristen Davis - Front Desk 🛎️

Registration for the Civic Arkansas Press and Community Convening is now open! The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 12. If you're interested in improving access to local news and information, register online at wrinst.org/presscommunity.

Meet Sarah French one of our conference planners. entrepreneur, volunteer, chicken herder, and creator Arkansas Goat Festival. Explore how our conference services support impactful experiences: wrinst.org/meet

Join us in saying happy birthday to all of our May birthdays at the Institute! 🥳 🎉

Stronger communities are built through connection and shared leadership. Whether it’s taking time to engage with local decision-makers or helping young people find their voice, every step toward participation matters. Start small, start local, and grow your impact.

We were honored to host UA Little Rock’s Center for Arkansas History and Culture for Walks with the Governor. Thank you for helping bring Arkansas history to life through the stories and archives you preserve. Learn more: rockefellerinstitute.org/workshops/walk…

Strong communities start with people who show up. That’s the story of the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association. Learn more about the PJMCA: rockefellerinstitute.org/blog/the-pjmca…

Meet Carter Wagner, our conference services manager. Whether he’s working with the team or relaxing in his free time, Carter is always up for a friendly game of ping pong 🏓. Learn how our conference services team creates meaningful experiences wrinst.org/meet.

Leadership is who you become. The Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy(ACCLA) helps students practice dialogue, integrity, and service so leadership shows up in real life. Learn more about ACCLA: rockefellerinstitute.org/blog/accla-whe…

Earlier this month, we spoke with some of our mountaintop neighbors at the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association about who inspires them and why donating helps nonprofits such as ours. Feeling inspired? Go to wrinst.org/inspire to learn more or make a gift!

Community impact begins with knowledge and grows through service. Choose how you’ll help shape civic life across Arkansas. Get involved with more civic commitments wrinst.org/commitments #CivicArkansas

Agriculture connects us to each other and to the world. Our latest Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecture Series explores how agricultural trade shapes economies, relationships, and the future of agriculture. rockefellerinstitute.org/blog/why-agric…

This week, we spoke with our staff about who inspires them and why charitable giving helps nonprofits such as ours. Feeling inspired? Go to wrinst.org/inspire to learn more or donate!

Curiosity and service work hand in hand to strengthen civic life. Stand for something that strengthens Arkansas communities: wrinst.org/commitments. #CivicArkansas

The Institute will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of our spring holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, April 6.

“I know from my experience interacting with members of the Institute team that there is a genuine commitment to the work and to Winthrop Rockefeller’s collaborative approach to creating transformational change," Dr. Liz Lundeen said. rockefellerinstitute.org/blog/dr-liz-lu…

Is there someone who has encouraged you, challenged you, or inspired you to lead and serve? Honor them by supporting the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s work to create transformational change across communities. Inspired to Give. Give to Inspire. wrinst.org/inspire

Hear from our Senior Facilitation Services Officer, Molly Thomason, about some do's and don'ts of charting. These practices are just some of the tools our wonderful team uses to provide top-notch facilitation! To learn more, visit wrinst.org/fac.

If you or your team need top-notch support with decision-making, idea generation, or just a guiding hand to achieve tangible outcomes, our Facilitation Services could be the perfect fit! 🗒️ ✍️ Pre-packaged and custom offerings available at wrinst.org/fac.