Northwest Minnesota Foundation

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are now hiring for a Senior Vice President of Philanthropy! This SVP leads the work of securing charitable investments from those who care about the Northwest Minnesota communities where they live, work, and do business. This position is responsible for creating and executing strategies that allow donors to invest in the Northwest Minnesota Foundation in ways that honor their intent and help meet the organization’s mission. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn2HHwdZ

Today we are celebrating Chris as she marks nine years with NMF! As our Philanthropy Associate, Chris is responsible for supporting scholarships and activities in our family of funds. Happy anniversary, Chris!

We’re happy to announce that Margret has been promoted to Children & Families Program Officer! Margret will now lead our Children & Family initiatives, specifically including youth development, Indigenous cultural practices, and youth homelessness.. Congratulations, Margret!

We’re happy to announce that Barbara has been promoted to Ending Homelessness Program Manager! Barbara will now manage and lead the Ending Homelessness program, including continued alignment with Northwest Continuum of Care and oversee HUD funding projects. Congratulations, Barbara!

We’re happy to announce that Chloe has been promoted to Operations Coordinator! Chloe will now manage funding sources and special projects, oversee grantmaking processes, and collaborate on regional needs assessments to enhance nonprofit capacity and effectiveness. Congratulations, Chloe!

Friendly reminder of upcoming workshops! NMF is hosting workshops throughout the region to encourage attendees to consider the intersection of disaster and philanthropy and the role of funders and community in all phases of disaster. These workshops are free, but registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy  

FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS! Asha Vasant, a business coach and consultant with the Northwest Small Business Development Center, is hosting a series of workshops on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3EWeGNI

New and updated dates announced! There are now four more sessions safeTALK suicide-prevention trainings planned -- in Mahnomen, Grygla, Lancaster, and Twin Valley! These free safeTALK trainings are sponsored by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation and facilitated by safeTALK trainer Monica McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. Please note: Each training has its own registration link! These links will also provide further detail on the exact location for each training. https://lnkd.in/gUPmmDq8 https://lnkd.in/g3Tbr8GQ https://lnkd.in/gYgFRJpT https://lnkd.in/gSUtEQfH

FREE WORKSHOPS! NMF is hosting workshops throughout the region to encourage attendees to consider the intersection of disaster and philanthropy and the role of funders and community in all phases of disaster. These workshops are free, but registration is required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OA5Cy  

THREE MORE SESSIONS! safeTALK suicide-prevention trainings are wrapping up with final locations in Mahnomen, Twin Valley, and Grygla! These FREE safeTALK trainings will equip community members with suicide alertness skills. Trainings are facilitated by safeTALK trainer Monica McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. Please note: Each training has its own registration link! These links will also provide further detail on the exact location for each training. https://lnkd.in/gUPmmDq8 https://lnkd.in/gSUtEQfH https://lnkd.in/g3Tbr8GQ