Events
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
2022 Nurturing Nature Environmental Series
2022 Nurturing Nature Series An ‘environmental series’ of events designed to nurture the passion with each of us…to think and act in support of our natural environment…to promote increased environmental stewardship within the St. Croix Watershed…to take steps to improve the ecosystem we share!
Read MoreNorthwest Alliance Housing Study
Northwest Alliance Housing Study By: Gary Gerds To better understand the needs of the communities we serve in Polk and Burnett counties, the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) recently conducted a study with key local community members who have lived and worked in this area for a number of years. We asked them to name…
Read MoreWhy Am I on the Board?
By: Jennifer Turrentine Nonprofits exist through the hard work of an executive director, a staff, a board, many volunteers and generous donors. We understand that the director runs day-to-day operations with the help (perhaps) of staff, and we know that the majority of nonprofits in our area would fade away if not for the many…
Read MoreGraduation Day
NACF NOTES Column, Intercounty Leader, May 26, 2021 Did you know May is Foster Care Awareness Month? May is traditionally associated with graduations, parties, and well-meant, but usually unsolicited advice on further education and career choices. Most graduates are supported by family as they take the next steps in their lives – however, many teens…
Read MoreNACF Presents $7,000 to Area Schools
Fall, 2020 With the ongoing challenges due to COVID-19, the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) took a different approach to our Fall Grant cycle. In response to our outreach to the 7 local school districts in our giving area, NACF donated $1,000 to each of these school districts for the purpose of helping teachers and students…
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