New Program and Partnership Officers Complete Rasmuson Foundation Team
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Rasmuson Foundation, Alaska’s largest philanthropic organization, welcomes two program officers and a partnership officer to its Grantmaking and Partnerships group. In these roles, they support increased outreach and guidance to nonprofits, local governments, and tribes.
Molly Parkan
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Molly Parkan joins Rasmuson Foundation as a Program Officer, bringing more than a decade of experience leading grant programs in both federal and nonprofit settings. Previously, she served with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, managing complex grant portfolios supporting Alaska infrastructure projects, overseeing regulatory compliance, and collaborating with tribal nations, government partners, and community stakeholders to advance equitable access to funding.
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Calvin Chang
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Another new Program Officer, Calvin Chang, comes to Rasmuson Foundation from the Municipality of Anchorage, where he led the 49th State Angel Fund and Anchorage C-PACER, managing venture capital investments in Alaska startups and small businesses, as well as energy-efficiency financing for commercial properties. He has also worked in international development with the Center for International Private Enterprise in Washington, DC.
Gretchen Fauske
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Gretchen Fauske comes aboard as Partnership Officer, responsible for building connections within and outside of Alaska. In this role, she serves as a resource for partners interested in funding Alaska-based projects. Fauske previously served as the director of special programs and strategy for the Alaska Small Business Development Center, where she oversaw the BuyAlaska and State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance programs.