Events
BUILDING RESILIENCE: How to Thrive in the Face of Adversity
On April 10th at the Siren Schools Auditorium, more than 30 people joined Jon Platson, Inner Peak Counseling, and Chris Crowe, North Star Academy, for a free workshop on resilience, its importance, and how we can create resilience for ourselves and others. Jon and Chris will use their expertise in resilience-building, protective factors, and working directly with youth to provide an overview of protective factors and risk factors (both for youth/adults and those serving youth/adults), how to build resilience, and new research for what folks can do when these strategies are falling short. They talked about how to best support those seeking and/or providing services in our organizations, especially during challenging times.
Sponsored by: Mental Health Task Force, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation, Youth of Burnett County Prevention Coalition and Siren Rotary
Maximizing Impact: Strengthening Fund Development and Donor Relations
“We will equip you with practical tools to strengthen your nonprofit’s funding strategies and donor relationships,” said Alyson Sauter, UW Extension, at the beginning of the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation’s (NACF) workshop for local nonprofit leaders.
Twenty-three attendees, representing 15 nonprofits, learned to analyze their nonprofit’s needs, strengths and weaknesses. Alyson Sauter provided excellent detail on planning and implementing a strategic fund development plan that can lead to nonprofit success.
The workshop, “Maximizing Impact: Strengthening Fund Development and Donor Relations,” was held on January 30th at Northwest Passage Gallery in Webster and was part of NACF’s ongoing Nurturing Your Nonprofit series of educational events for nonprofit leaders. These workshops are meant to help nonprofits function more effectively and efficiently.
Four Nonprofits Awarded $11,400 from NACF
On November 25, 2024 at the Larson Family Public Library in Webster, NACF awarded four nonprofits $11,400 in grant monies. The recipients are West Denmark Woodland School, Youth of Burnett County Prevention Coalition, Burnett County Family Resource Center, and Workforce Resource.
NACF in the News
Nurturing Community – What Will Your Legacy Be?
WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE? The Sept. 7 Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) Fundraising Gala was a great success! In its third year at Northwest Passage Gallery, attendees enjoyed a social hour with appetizers catered by Adventures Restaurant, craft beer donated by Brickfield Brewing, and wine donated by an anonymous source. Plus, for the…
Read MoreNurturing Community – WE ARE GIVING AWAY FREE MONEY!
WE ARE GIVING AWAY FREE MONEY! It’s an eye-catching title, and it’s true! The Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) invites nonprofits serving northern Polk and Burnett Counties to apply for the Fall 2024 grant cycle, and the grant application link is on the NACF website https://nacommunityfoundation.org/ or by going to our parent St. Croix Valley…
Read MoreNurturing Community – You Can Make a Difference
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Making impactful grants to local nonprofits, in spring and fall cycles, has been a gratifying mission of Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF). Interacting with dedicated, compassionate people has been a joy and an education because they know their communities and address local needs to effect positive change for all ages. …
Read MoreNurturing Community – A Celebration of Philanthropy
A CELEBRATION OF PHILANTHROPY Philanthropy is always a reason to celebrate. Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) is planning their celebration at the upcoming annual ‘Celebration of Philanthropy’ Gala on September 7. As in the past three years, this event is a gathering to honor all those with an altruistic spirit and passion to help others…
Read MoreNurturing Community – Legacy Gifting – Forever Support
LEGACY GIFTING – FOREVER SUPPORT Author Maya Angelou states it this way: “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” Legacy gifting affords all of us the opportunity to make a notable contribution to the future of our world. It is more than just a…
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