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NONPROFIT NEWS

A monthly newsletter for nonprofits associated with endowments at the Community Foundation.

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OPPORTUNITIES
  • The Brockman Feldman Family Fund seeks to increase the reach and accessibility of academic extracurricular activities in Grand Forks, Walsh, and Polk Counties. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • The Neel Family Fund provide support of music education for children 18 years of age and younger in Grand Forks County. Applications are due April 30 at noon.
  • Women's Fund Leadership Academy - Application opens July 1
  • Community Opportunity Grant Program - Application opens July 15, closes August 14
  • Women's Fund Grant Program - Application opens July 15, closes August 14
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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES

Stay up-to-date on opportunities and changes that may impact your development work.


13 Organizations Receive Arts Awards Totaling Over $128,000

We have named 13 recipients of the 2024 Iseminger Endowment for the Arts Program. This program offers financial support for regional organizations who will provide exposure and access to artistic and cultural experiences which generate growth and creativity for all ages.

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Giving May Be on the Upswing

Despite what some people viewed as a softening in charitable giving over the last couple of years, philanthropy now appears to be on the upswing and is expected to rise by 4.2%.

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Estate Planning: Your Kids... And Your Community

​As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan over the years, it's natural to focus on your children and family as the primary beneficiaries in your will and trust. If you’re like other charitably-minded individuals, though, you might find that your perspectives beyond your next of kin. 

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Four FAQs to Help You Establish an Endowment

​Many community-minded individuals have served on the boards of directors of charitable organizations in our region. If you’ve served on a charity’s board (or several!), you are no doubt familiar with the concept of an endowment. Many charities establish endowment funds and reserve funds at the Community Foundation to help ensure that their missions stay strong during economic downturns and periods of increased community need.

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We are hiring a Development Director to oversee the Community Foundation's fundraising and planned giving programs and to increase assets that serve the Community Foundation’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a personal passion for regional philanthropy and a minimum of 2 years of fundraising and planned giving experience.

This is a full-time position based in Grand Forks, ND. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOURS
Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Meetings are by appointment. We keep remote hours on Fridays from 10am to 4pm and are available by phone and email.

This newsletter as well as any referenced materials are provided for informational purposes only. They are not intended as legal, accounting, or financial planning advice.