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 – Humane Society of Burnett County
Humane Society of Burnett County By Joanne Manning “Rescue does not mean damaged; it means they have been let down by humans!” Have you ever wondered how the Humane Society of Burnett County came to be? Well, a group of dedicated people came together for animals, and we were incorporated on November 13, 2000…
Read MoreNurturing Community – Salvation Army Faith House
THE SALVATION ARMY FAITH HOUSE IN SIREN The work of The Salvation Army Faith House of Burnett County has historical ties to the mid-1800s. Minister William Booth began what is now known as The Salvation Army in England as a means to help the poor and destitute throughout London who were not willing to attend,…
Read MoreNurturing Community – Applications Open for Vibrant Communities Mental Health Grants
The Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) is again joining with the St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF) and its affiliates to launch the Spring 2024 Vibrant Communities Mental Health Grants. The application is now live, with a deadline of March 22. Learn more about eligibility and apply online at scvfoundation.org/grants. The Vibrant Communities grant program recognizes that supporting mental health and wellbeing lies on a…
Read MoreNurturing Community – Community Referral Agency (CRA)
As published in the Intercounty Leader on February 21, 2023 The Community Referral Agency (CRA) has resources in Polk, Burnett and Barron Counties to provide emergency shelter and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. All services are free and confidential and are extended to all people in need, regardless…
Read MoreNurturing Community – Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County
As published in the Intercounty Leader on February 7, 2023 Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County Whether you grew up here or have come from a more urban area, you’ll find the richness of the rural farming communities and the peaceful, slower pace of life in Polk County, bringing to mind a feeling of home.…
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