Blandin Foundation CEO Kathy Annette spoke at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy reception as part of the Minnesota Council of Foundations annual conference. She was introduced by Aaron Dorfman, president and CEO of NCRP. Thank you, Aaron. NCRP has played an important role in both showing the way—and keeping the heat turned up on Blandin …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – During their winter meeting in December, Blandin Foundation trustees awarded grants that strengthen rural Minnesota communities, including 30 grants totaling $2 million for a range of efforts of Grand Rapids and Itasca County area leaders. Among award recipients this quarter are many of the Foundation’s longest-standing local partners. …
The Redwood Falls Gazette reports on two southwestern Minnesota communities’ approach to opening conversations between Native and non-Native communities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-six residents of the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac and Grand Portage reservation communities returned October 28 from a five-day leadership retreat. This was the first segment of an intense seven-day training provided by the Blandin Reservation Community Leadership Program (BRCLP). The team also will participate in an …
Blandin Foundation announced today that it has selected six Iron Range communities for intensive, two-year partnerships with the Foundation to advance local broadband initiatives. Ely, Hibbing, Aitkin County, Bois Forte Reservation/Orr/Cook, Mt. Iron-Buhl area, and Chisholm all have been successful in their communities’ bids to become Blandin Broadband Communities (BBC). Made possible with funding …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the McGregor area returned October 14 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided experiential …
For Immediate Release Grand Rapids, Minn – Itasca area students can apply much earlier for Blandin Foundation Education Grants than in past years. The Foundation is already accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year, possible because of changes in federal student aid programs. Blandin Foundation awards Education Grants based on student need, and only for …
Kansas Association of Community Foundations Annual National Conference “The Power of Together” Workshop Session Valerie Shangreaux – Director of Leadership The style and faces of leadership look different in every community, but the need for strong local leadership is paramount for creating and maintaining healthy, vibrant communities. In rural communities across Minnesota, community members …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Litchfield area returned September 30 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided experiential …
Housing Institute for Greater MinnesotaKeynote addressWade Fauth – Vice President, Blandin Foundation I want to start by assuring you that I am not a housing expert, I am a housing believer. So, you won’t be getting powerful facts and data from me. Instead, this will be more about impressions and observations of a committed …