David Rankin
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David Rankin
@j-david.bsky.social
Dad, husband, and innovation driver. www.glpf.org
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Four new investments are moving regional water solutions forward. One led by Environmental Defense Fund brings conservation into everyday farm finance to support cleaner water and stronger farms. Learn more about all four in our new blog. https://bit.ly/4omzz61
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Marinas on the Great Lakes are showing how green infrastructure can reduce flooding and improve water quality. With strong partnerships and shared learning, these efforts are charting a course for resilient waterfronts across the region. https://bit.ly/3JTbDsn
Supporting Efforts to Install Green Infrastructure at Great Lakes Marinas | Michigan Sea Grant
Supporting Efforts to Install Green Infrastructure at Great Lakes Marinas Jul 14, 2025 | News A recently completed project is helping marinas in the Great Lakes region become more sustainable and resilient through use of green infrastructure. The primary goal of this project, Advancing Stormwater Ma...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Transforming how our region stewards water means embracing bold new models. From regenerative dairy to decentralized stormwater solutions, we’re supporting teams that reimagine what’s possible. Start a conversation about your bold idea to protect the Great Lakes. http://bit.ly/45vQ4pW
September 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
@jbpritzker.bsky.social sharing his commitment to protect 20% of the worlds freshwater. Thank you Governor! #greatlakes #wateristhefaceofclimatechange
July 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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A healthier Great Lakes ecosystem starts with reducing toxic pollution. We’re funding solutions that cut persistent bioaccumulative toxics. Have an idea? start a conversation with us and help protect our waters. https://bit.ly/42xZb6M
June 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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ICYMI: Healthy Port Futures is rethinking coastal management in the Great Lakes. By guiding waves and sediment naturally, the team is restoring shorelines, reducing costs, and boosting resilience. Learn how pilot sites in NY and IL are shaping smarter sediment solutions. https://bit.ly/45F5l8e
June 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Congratulations to Alan “Al” Stienman, 2025 Award of Excellence recipient, who shared some useful lessons in the Opening Plenary #2025SFS
May 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Fund's portfolio includes 21 collaborative teams involving over 135 organizations, launching first-of-a-kind innovations to improve the health of the world's premier freshwater ecosystem. I thank these leaders building a better future for all of us! What can we do together? #LeadersWanted
On Earth Day, we celebrate the teams restoring the Great Lakes through bold, regional action. Their work protects our future, and we are 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 getting started.
Let’s build what’s next together: glpf.org
April 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Leaders Wanted!
Clean water means healthy communities. We’re funding programs that protect human health from pollution in the Great Lakes. Have a solution? Submit your idea and help safeguard our shared waters. https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/
April 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you to The Funders Network for a great annual meeting! Sorry to leave early! #TFN25
March 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Stay connected to the latest Great Lakes innovations! Our quarterly newsletter brings you groundbreaking projects, smart solutions, and collaborative efforts protecting our waters. Don’t miss out on the stories shaping the future of the Great Lakes—subscribe today. #signorg/#sign-up-form" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://glpf.org/#sign-up-form
March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Work with Us!

I need a seasoned financial pro to oversee our endowment & our accounting/operations/internal control systems. Investing, GAAP, and operations experience needed.

We welcome applicants of all races, genders, creeds, and orientations. Details here- glpf.org/blog/join-ou...
Join Our Team - Vice President of Finance and Administration - Great Lakes Protection Fund
Work with a Mission– The Great Lakes Protection Fund is not a typical endowment. We are a pioneering, permanently endowed, non-profit corporation, launched to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosy...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congrats to Niels Joachim Gormsen and Kilian Huber of the Booth School of Business, and Sangmin Oh of Columbia for winning the 2024 Moskowitz Prize! for their paper-Climate Capitalists. www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news/blog/20...

Nice to see the northside show some love to the southside!
2024 Moskowitz Prize awarded to research on cost of green capital
For 29 years, the Moskowitz Prize has recognized research results with a large potential impact on the global practice of responsible finance.
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December 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Work with Us!

I’m looking for a seasoned VP of Finance and Administration- ideally with experience in investing, accounting, and operations and thrives in a small, highly collaborative team.

More here glpf.org/blog/join-ou...

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Join Our Team - Vice President of Finance and Administration - Great Lakes Protection Fund
Work with a Mission– The Great Lakes Protection Fund is not a typical endowment. We are a pioneering, permanently endowed, non-profit corporation, launched to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosy...
glpf.org
December 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM