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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInitiative Foundation Funding Requesti June 30, 2009 INITIATIVE Ms. Judy Weyrens FO U N DATI O N City of St. Joseph PO Box 668 Saint Joseph, MN 56374-0668 RE: 2010 Budget Request for Initiative Foundation Support of $1,500. Dear Ms. Weyrens, Amid this current economic storm, please know your friends at the Initiative Foundation appreciate the difficult budget situation facing your city, and the weighty decisions you must make. Against this backdrop we are writing with confidence to ask for your continued support of our mission and work. Like you, we are still here and still fighting for our neighbors, friends, and their home towns. The Initiative Foundation remains focused on strong local economies and vibrant communities. Our business financing programs have helped to secure 1,444 quality jobs in your county. Our grants and leadership programs are providing a safety net for important nonprofit organizations, supporting at-risk businesses, and indirectly assisting displaced workers. Our planning programs are encouraging increased citizen engagement, helping local governments remain focused on their goals, and preserving the region's precious natural resources. Our early childhood and youth leadership programs are preparing central Minnesota's future workforce. Since 1986, donors in Stearns County have received a whopping 1,112% return on their Initiative Foundation investments, in the form of grants and economic development loans. This does not include significant growth of business tax-base or a host of other benefits and savings. In light of our twenty-three year performance history and demonstrated impact, we ask that you consider your Initiative Foundation as an investment that transcends the current crisis. Your gift will once again earn adollar- for-dollar McKnight Foundation match, immediately doubling its impact at a time when it is so needed. Within this mailing please find an Impact Update, providing a broad overview of Foundation support since inception, a County Project List, with detailed information for Stearns County, and a few Fact Sheets describing programs that may be of interest to you and your constituents. We respectfully ask that you consider our request for 1,500 fr~n the City of St. Joseph in 2010. Thank you for your consideration! S' cerely, llr~ rt ~ anson Vice President for Donor Services cc: Gene Waldorf, Chair, Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees Kathy Gaalswyk, President 4OH FIRST STREET SES LITTI.F. FALLS, Mh 56345 WW'W', IFO UNU.ORG Phone: 320.632.9255 FAx: 320.632.9258 EQUAL OPPO RTIi LAITY LE LADE H. PROVIDER AND EM PI.OYE R. ~- Initiative Foundation 2010 Budeet Request Status Form Please use this f©rm to n©tify us when a decision is made regarding this requesx City of St. Joseph D Request Approved ^ Request Denied / / Date action taken by City Council $ Total commitment for 2010 by 6/30/10 or (your preferred payment schedule) Signature , (Title) Thank you for considering this request. We look forward to your partnership and support in 2Q1Q Email: mschefers(a~ifound.org Phone:. 1-877-632-9255 ezt 2050 Faa: 1-320-632-9258 Mail: 405 First St. SE Little Falls, MN 56345 County of Steams l 200$ Minnesota Statutes 469.191 CONTRIBUTIONS TO REGIONAL OR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. 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J ~ ~ N N ~ rn CV M ~ O Cfl~M C o~co 0 M ~ N N ~ M C i X O a ~ H m 0 M Initiative Foundation Return on Investment, 1986-2008 County Resident Donations* to Initiative Foundation Initiative Foundation Investments** in County ROI Benton $275,000 $3,121,000 1035% Cass $474,000 $3,264,000 589% Chisago $318,000 $2,387,000 650% Crow Wing $1,013,000 $7,999,000 690% Isanti $1,029,000 $2,326,000 126% Kanabec $103,000 $894,000 766% Mille Lacs $504,000 $3,038,000 502% Morrison $987,000 $4,259,000 331 Pine $505,000 $2,382,000 372% Sherburne $625,000 $3,583,000 473% Stearns $903,000 $10,946,000 1112% Todd $677,000 $2,843,000 320% Wadena $283,000 $2,771,000 877% Wri ht $468,000 $3,961,000 746% TOTAL $8,166,000 $53,773,000 559% *Rounded numbers include individual, business, government, and utility donations. *'Rounded numbers include nonprofit grants, business financing investments, and scholarships. Updated: January 2009 Projects Funded in Stearns County (through 4/30/09) RECENT GRANTS AWARDED ... ORGANIZATION NAME FCY 2009 AccountAbility Minnesota, St. Paul Anderson Center, St. Cloud Anna Marie's Alliance, St. Cloud Birthline, Inc., St. Cloud Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Center for Service-Learning & Social Change, St. Cloud Central Minnesota Community Foundation, St. Cloud Central MN Habitat for Humanity, St. Cloud Central MN Re-Entry Project, St. Cloud Central MN Task Force on Battered Women, St. Cloud Child Care Choices, Inc., St. Cloud Child Care Choices, Inc., St. Cloud City of Avon City of Holdingford Communities Connecting Cultures, Melrose Helping Hands Outreach to Elders, Inc., Holdingford Housing & Redevelopment Authoriy of St. Cloud Independent Lifestyles, Inc., St. Cloud Lutheran Social Service of MN, Minneapolis Melrose Area Schools Minnesota Assn. for Volunteer Administration, Maplewood Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, St. Paul Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, St. Paul Minnesota Resource Center (MRC) of St. Cloud St. Cloud Neighborhood Coalition St. Cloud Rotary Foundation St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Foundation Saint John's Arboretum, Collegeville Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District, Waite Park United Way of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud United Way of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud FY 2008 Anderson Entrepreneurial Center, St. Cloud Anderson Entrepreneurial Center, St. Cloud Benton-Stearns Education District, Sartell BestPrep, Brooklyn Park Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Boys & Girsl Clubs of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Brian Klinefelter Memorial Foundation, Sartell Catholic Charities, St. Cloud CentraCare Health Foundation, St. Cloud CentraCare Health Foundation, St. Cloud Center for Service-Learning & Social Change, St. Cloud Central Minnesota Community Foundation, St. Cloud Central Minnesota Housing Partnership, St. Cloud Central Minnesota Housing Partnership, St. Cloud Central Minnesota Small Business Development Cntr., St. Cloud Central MN Re-Entry Project, St. Cloud Central MN Re-Entry Project, St. Cloud Central MN Task Force on Battered Women, St. Cloud Child Care Choices, Inc., St. Cloud Child Care Choices, Inc., St. Cloud INITIATIVE FOUNDATION PROJECT TITLE St. Cloud Area Low Income Tax Assistance Emerging Companies Forum Developing Healthy Relationship Communities Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) Youth Leadership II Program Social Justice Conference Follow-Up Continuing Conversation on Race 2009 Outstanding Nonprofit Award Winner Mentoring and Community Partnerships Increasing Capacity of Fund Development Program Caring for a Lifetime Conference Reason for Hope Retreat A Vision of Neighbors II Holding in Partnership Public Meetings on Immigration Concerns Building Donor Base -Northeast Stearns County St. Cloud's Downtown Business Recruitment Initiative Bringing Abilities to Light St. Cloud Refugee Resettlement Training Melrose Early Childhood Coalition Advanced Topics & VRL Coninuation in Central MN Professional Development Training 2009 Outstanding Leader Award Winner -Glen F. Palm Project LEAD (Lang. & Emplymnt. Abilties Dvlpmnt.) St. Cloud Core Neighborhoods Implementation Phase 2 -Lake George Park Planning and Design Greater St. Cloud Area Thrive 47th Annual Economic Education Winter Institute Growing Green for Growing Cities Conference Conservation Reserve Project Feed Our Families Youth As Resources Emerging Companies Forum Emerging Companies Forum Self-Help Parent Support Group Minnesota Business Venture Site-Based Mentoring Youth Leadership Program Family Friendly Workplace Initiative Staff Dvlpmnt of Anger/Abuse Groups Curriculum Volunteer Expansion BLEND Follow-up -Social Justice for Youth Conference Continuing the Conversation on Race Affordable Housing Development Strategic Leadership Planning Retreat SBDC Outreach Center Prisoner Re-Entry Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) Aftercare Services Program Caring for a Lifetime Conference Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) AMOUNT $5,000 10,000 5,000 6, 500 2, 500 1, 500 2,500 1,000 10, 000 2, 500 500 1,500 5,000 10, 000 1,400 2, 300 10,000 1,000 3,500 6, 000 7,500 2,000 1,000 5,000 17, 500 2,500 47,500 5, 000 1,000 5, 000 5, 000 5, 000 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,200 3,000 3,000 2,500 2,500 3,500 2,500 2, 000 2,500 55,000 2,000 5, 000 10,000 6,500 10,000 1,500 6,500 ORGANIZATION NAME City of Avon City of Cold Spring City of Cold Spring City of Holdingford City of Holdingford City of St. Cloud City of St. Martin Communities Connecting Cultures, Melrose Crow River Trail Guards, Inc., Paynesville Housing & Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud Housing & Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud Independent Lifestyles Inc., St. Cloud Junior Achievement of the St. Cloud Area Kimball Area Public Schools Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council, Waite Park LegaICORPS of St. Cloud MAFO, Inc., St. Cloud March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, St. Cloud Melrose Area Schools Melrose School District Minnesota Fathers & Families, St. Paul Pelican Lake Association of St. Anna, Avon Phase III Activities Club, Melrose St. Cloud All-City Marching Band St. Cloud State University St. Therese Center for Special Ministry, St. Cloud Sauk Rapids/Rice School District Sauk River Chain of Lakes Association, Richmond Stearns County Human Services, St. Cloud United Way of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud United Way of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud PROJECT TITLE AMOUNT Falllnternship $1,000 2007 Outstanding Community Award Event Winner 1,000 Leadership Conference Scholarship 750 Local Government Official Capacity Building 2,500 Healthy Communities Partnership Projects 10,000 Leadership Conference Scholarship 250 Heatthy Communities Partnership Training 15,000 Liaison Office Support 5,000 Board Recruitment, Development & Strategic Plan 2,500 The Science Initiative of Central Minnesota 25,000 Downtown High Tech Initiative 3,500 Bringing Abilities to Light 1,000 Careers with a Purpose Program 1,500 Early Childhood Coalition Implementation 5,000 New Member & Leader Recruitment Events 1,500 Volunteer Lawyers Project 5,000 MN Coalition for Latino Economic Development 5,000 Neonatal Intensive Care Family Support 7,500 Early Childhood Coalition Implementation 10,000 Leadership Conference Scholarship 250 Professional Training Events 2,500 Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) 6,500 Senior Center Design and Funding 3,500 Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) 6,500 Greater St. Cloud Area Thrive 42,500 Healthy Organizations Partnership (Multi-year) 6,500 First Start Early Education Program 5,000 Land Owners' Guide to Lake Stewardship 5,000 Meth Coalition Reunion Winner 500 Greater St. Cloud Early Childhood Coalition 15,000 Youth As Resources 5,000 FY 2008 -PRESENT (83): $522,150 PRIOR YEARS (495): $3,409,004 TOTAL GRANTS (578): $3,931,154 2 RECENT BUSINESS FINANCING INVESTMENTS: BUSINESS NAME FCY 2009 Barker's More 4 Less, Inc., Albany (Bremer Bank, St. Cloud) Engle Fabrication, LLC (Bremer Bank, N.A., St. Cloud) Rengel Printing Company, Inc. (Falcon National Bank, Foley) Urban Style Salon, Sartell (Bank Vista, Sartell) FY 2008 Adjuvant, LLC, St. Cloud Automotive Parts Solutions, Cold Spring (Bremer Bank - St. Cloud) Concept Processing, LLC, Melrose (Bremer Bank, St. Cloud) David M. Hagemann, Avon (American Heritage Bank, St. Cloud) Future Force, LLC Great River Granite Company, Inc., St. Cloud (American Heritage Bank of St. Cloud) Kiffmeyer Enterprises, Inc., St. Joseph (Bremer Bank, St. Cloud) MicroBiologics, Inc., St. Cloud Opatz Metals, Inc. FY 2007 Netgain Technology, Inc., St. Cloud (Bremer Bank - St. Cloud) Global Continuum, Inc., St. Cloud Platinum Hair Design, Waite Park (American Heritage National Bank, St. Cloud) Stork's 1st Stop, St. Cloud (Plaza Park Bank, Waite Park) BUSINESS TYPE LOAN TYPE Thrift Store Expansion Metal Fabrication Company Expansion Printing Company Expansion Hair Styling Salon Start-up Medical On-Call Scheduling Software Start-up Automotive Parts Supplier Expansion Milk Processing Facility for r-BGH Free Milk, Start-up Cheese and Butter Bulk Mail Delivery Trucking Company Expansion Development of a Magnetic Drive System Start-up Granite Memorial Products Expansion Promotional Products Expansion Technology-Based Bio-Business Expansion Scrap Metal Business Expansion Golf Bag Designer & Manufacturer Expansion Data Protection Business Services Expansion Hair Styling Salon Start-up Baby & Teen Retail Furniture Store Expansion FY 2007 -PRESENT (17): $1,183,775 PRIOR YEAR LOANS (106): $5,822,629 TOTAL LOANS (123): $7,006,404 Total Business Investment Leveraged: $33,736,025 Total Jobs Created or Retained: 1,444 GRAND TOTAL OF GRANTS & LOANS IN STEARNS COUNTY $10,937,558 For business start-up and expansion projects, Initiative Foundation Business Financing Investments meet the "gap" between the financing a local lender is able to provide and the equity the owner is able to contribute. By offering gap financing to supplement owner equity and taking a position as a subordinate lender, Initiative Foundation business financing programs are a tool to help lending institutions better serve local businesses. 3 Economic Development & Business Financing Loeal business ownership. Quality jobs, (3ustlirrg communities and thriving families. That's the Initiative Foundation's vision of economic opportunity in central Minnesota. Our wealth- building programs help communities, entrepreneurs and working families across a number of fronts. For businesses, our loans fill financing gaps that may prevent a company from starting or expanding. For nonprofits, our grants tackle issues like community planning, transportation, childcare and workforce development. We monitor the economic pulse of the region, forming partnerships and strategies to attract and grow businesses in central Minnesota. FINANCING > FUNDS > FYI > The Initiative Foundation's business loans work to strengthen communities and diversify local economies. Always in partnership with other lenders, the foundation offers supplemental loans to entrepreneurs who: • Wish to start or expand a locally owned business. • Have a sound business plan and acceptable credit. • Demonstrate a financing gap. • Create quality jobs with living wages and benefits. • Advonce local and regional goals for target industries. Initiative Foundation loans range from $50,000 to $500,000 and are seldom more than 50 percent of a total financing package. Terms require a personal guaranty. The foundation does not award grants to businesses or finance alcohol, tobacco, gambling or pornography. '1r~ ~ N ~~r~~~r~v~ FOUNDATION Your gift transforms the future. Direct Business Loan Fund Up to $250,000 for value-added agriculture and manufacturing companies that bring new revenue to communities. Technology Capital Fund Up to $500,000 for emerging high- techventures and technologies that increase manufacturing productivity. Green Business Loan Fund Up to $250,000 for eco-businesses that preserve the environment, reduce energy demands or recycle existing waste streams. Seed Capital Fund Up to $50,000 for equity investments that finance early- stage research and development for emerging technology products. Microenterprise Loan Guaranty Up to $50,000 lender guaranty (up to 80% of project) for small businesses that meet community needs, including nontraditional borrowers and service/retail. Business loans are competitive and subject to review by staff evaluators and a volunteer committee. Loans may require 90 days to review and close based on documentation and complexity. For more info, contact: Randy Olson, Vice President for Economic Opportunity Sandy Voigt, Program Manager for Technology Finance Paul Kleinwachter, Business Finance Officer (877) 632-9255 ~ loans@ifound.org j45:. ..~ .. ,.. ...., _._..~..i .~ ... ..... ... ...,~..... ..... ... .... .. ~ e K . ..YG Healthy Lakes & Rivers Partnership (HLRP) are among our greatest environmental, recreational and economic assets. At no time in state history have our surface waters been at greater risk than they are today. Intense development pressure, spread of invasive species, and untreated wastewater are the most critical concerns. Historically, Minnesota has relied on its governmental agencies to manage these resources. But they can't do it alone. That's why the foundation has chosen to invest in lake and river associations, the members of which have a vested interest in good stewardship. HLRP works with these associations to develop strategic management plans, restore shorelines, upgrade septic systems, enhance habitat, and help local officials make informed choices. \M HLRP aims to equip associations with the resources to evaluate their water conditions and enhance water quality by building bridges between nonprofits, agencies and local citizens. About 5-8 people from each participating lake or river association attend two leadership training sessions and champion efforts to identify opportunities and create an action plan. Recent results include: • Cost-sharing programs with property owners to encourage lake friendly landscaping practices. • Aquatic surveys and management plans for invasive exotic vegetation. • 2,000+ septic inspections and low-interest loans to replace or upgrade noncompliant systems. 'try INITIATIVE FOUNDATION Associations may receive up to $2,000 in performance-based grants for completing four key milestones: • Attend two leadership training sessions to enhance small- group communication, summarize existing water conditions, develop a management plan and connect with resources. • Host a community visioning session to identify opportunities, assets and projects, and then combine the conditions and visioning results into a strategic management plan. • Implement high-priority items. • Continue implementation of management plan and execute key activities that treat causes, not symptoms. (Each association is then eligible for $5,000 in additional grantfunds.J Selection to HLRP is highly competitive. The foundation will only consider joint-app-ications from 4-8 associations that are willing to work together in the same county or watershed. «:~~: For more info, contact: Don Hickman, Program Manager for Planning & Preservation (877) 632-9255 ~ dhickman@ifound.org Your gift transforms the future. »_ ..'~IIWt~ V . ~ ~..._ _. MINNESOTA EARLY CHILDHOOD ,_~ INITIATIVE a campaign for our youngest children Giving our children the best possible start in life All young children need a healthy start in life to grow into strong, productive adults. Quite frankly, if our children don't thrive, our nation won't either. Evidence shows that the United States isunder-investing in early childhood development, which actually diminishes our nation's ability to compete in the global marketplace. Research confirms the huge long-term economic payoffs from investments in quality early childhood development programs. That's why the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations (MIFs) developed the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative: to strengthen early care and education for young children and their families. It's the most important investment communities can make for the future. It all started in 2001, when the MIFs began to collaborate on a joint public policy initiative that focused on early childhood. In 2003, thanks to a $3.2 million grant from The McKnight Foundation, the MIFs were able to launch the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative. The grant leveraged funding from others and was followed by additional $3 million grant awards from McKnight in 2006 and 2008. The Initiative works to ensure that every young child has the best possible start toward a healthy life of learning, achieving and succeeding. Building nurturing communities of thriving children The Early Childhood Initiative's overarching goal is to work with communities and counties throughout Greater Minnesota to develop Initiative coalitions. These teams of local citizens and organizations have more than 3,000 members representing diverse sectors, from early care and education providers and K- 12educators to business and civic leaders. To date, the Initiative has developed 66 early childhood coalitions, with plans for 12-15 new coalitions in the next three years. These coalitions encompass over 170 communities and 52 of the 80 Greater Minnesota counties. Each coalition is led by a coordinator who facilitates the process of identifying, planning and implementing strategies specific to helping their communities become more nurturing places for young children and their families. FAST FACTS • Fewer than half of Minnesota's children enter kindergarten fully prepared-a fact that has dire consequences for the future of ourstate. • Kids can't wait to learn. Between birth and age five the brain develops at a faster rate than at any other time in a person's life. We know that children with high-quality early care and education have a better chance of succeeding in school and later in life. • Quality early care and education is an important economic sector. With nearly a million providers and teachers, another 2 million family members, friends and neighbors who provide care, and other after-school and summer enrichment programs, the total revenues would likely exceed $100 billion. Strong early childhood programs help attract better workers and support working parents. INITIATIVE FOUNDATION MIF Early Childhood Coalitions Hundreds of early childhood development ideas for your community! Since 2003, more than 400 projects, programs and activities have been implemented by early childhood coalitions to strengthen local early care and education. Examples include: • Community literacy programs to increase reading in the homes of families with young children, regardless of income. • Home visits for new parents and their babies. • Professional associations for licensed family child care providers to share resources and connect with the local early childhood community. • An Early Childhood Dental Network that promotes dental care education and increases dental access for children of low income families. • Kindergarten transition and school readiness projects. • Media campaigns and meetings with local legislators and community members to increase awareness of early care and education. •OnuMM ~.,~ ^~~ s~~s~ 5a c,~r: .RimW9 ~, Visit the Web sites of any of the Minnesota Initiative Foundations to learn more about the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative and early childhood early care and education. * c«,~m~,ayco~aw~ . ara,m,aeo ~~~. •RCQwaod FNh .M~rths1 ,,,.,,.__J~,„, ~ $i. Petf'+ .Nw~h~<iE ^oip ,,n~~R~,~17 rr baunu ,r".p ~w11 ~rarervre~~ winor+~. ,,~. ~i~i r , ;wr .FarmM .M,son ~' .. Northern Minnesota Northland Foundation Lynn Haglin Vice President/KIDS PLUS Director 202 West Superior St., Suite 610 Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 723-4040 or '(800) 433-4045 www.northlandfdn.org Central Minnesota Initiative Foundation Linda Kaufmann Senior Program Managr:r for Children. Youth & Families Jana Shogren Children, Youth & Families Specialist 405 First St. SE Little Falls, MN 56345 (320) 632-9255 or (877) 632-9255 www.ifound.org Southern Minnesota Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Anni O'Neill Early Childhood Director 25 Florence Ave., PO Box 695 Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 455-3121 or (800) 590-7759 www, smifoundation.org Southwestern Minnesota Southwest Initiative Foundation Sara Carlson Program Officer 15 Third Ave. NW, PO Box 428 Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4848 or (800) 594-9480 www.swifoundation.org West Central Minnesota West Central Initiative Nancy Jost Early Childhood Initiative Coordinator 1000 Western Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (218) 739-2239 or (800) 735-2239 www.wcif.org Northwestern Minnesota Northwest Minnesota Foundation Lin Backstrom Early Childhood Development Specialist 4225 Technology Dr. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 759-2057 or (800) 659-7859 www.nwmf.org See them o ~ 1 .., ;l tl :: MIF Wek~ srt ~~ INITIATIVE FOUNDATION '~~ •aued arie, Mea ~a sw~,ea,~ Two 1{uCOn.~ Healthy Organizations Partnership (HOP) 1~M 9;?(li 6r ~`~~ -dti' ,9 ~4~ t+ ~:.4 a,,t i11'!'~' i _. '. "t _:I', ~li~;~ ,Is is:~l ! ! ill `!t' t: g:rl~`i'Y l; r1 Y''t:-~. BUt many donut know where to turn when they need support for strengthening their organization. Managing tight resources, staying focused on a specific set of goals, and integrating a shared vision with all staff, board members and volunteers can be challenging even for veteran organizations. Because we believe in the value of strong, effective nonprofits in creating a civil society, the foundation provides resources to help nonprofits increase their internal capacity and thrive in their communities. Our Healthy Organizations Partnership (HOP) program works alongside nonprofits to assess their organizations, their roles in the community, plan for their futures, and effectively carry out their missions. PROGRAM > The HOP program trains and assists 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that indicate a readiness for leadership training, strategic planning and support. A locally-chosen mentor joins a team of 5-7 staff and board members through a training series on self-assessment, governance, effective meetings, strategic planning, effective goal setting, fund development, financial management, board development, future sustainability and other topics of interest. HOP is designed to help nonprofits: • Define/reaffirm their mission, vision and values. • Develop and implement a strategic plan. • Engage and train board members and volunteers. • Secure and manage financial resources. • Incorporate a variety of promising practices accepted within the nonprofit sector INITIATIVE FOU N DAT10N Yourgih transforms the future. PROCESS > Nonprofit teams complete a series of training sessions and receive up to $6,500 in grants for planning and goal implementation. During the two-year training, organizations: • Gain an understanding of what it takes to run an effective operation. • Conduct a strategic planning session and develop knowledge of outcome-based goal setting. • Build skills in the key areas such as media relations, volunteer management board recruitment financial management and public policy work. • Gain tools to achieve financial success. • Have a clear vision of how to maintain success after completing the program. PARTICIPATE > Selection into the program is a competitive process, with organizations submitting an application and participating in a site visit. Applications are due by November 1 for participation beginning in January. For more info, contact: Cathy Hartle, Senior Program Manager for Organizational Effectiveness (877) 632-9255 ~ chartle@ifound.org Most of our community's greatest accomplishments start at this grassroots level. But we know we could do so much more. Too often, people feel disconnected and powerless to effect change, even though many are willing to devote countless hours to community projects. The Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP) program works with central Minnesota communities to inspire citizens and engage them in creating a shared vision and action plan that enhances the place they live, work and play. HCP helps communities determine their assets, challenges, and goals and then, trains citizens to mobilize local resources and achieve results. GRAM > HCP's 18-month program focuses on the importance of involving all segments of a community in the planning and development process. The program results in communities that are connected to surrounding communities, able to leverage local, state and national resources, and equipped to drive positive, lasting change. S> Selected communities receive an initial grant of $10,000 to $15,000, as well as training, technical assistance, and referrals to additional resources. Participants evaluate their opportunities, create a shared vision and execute acommunity- supported action plan. Through this program, participants learn to: Selection to HCP is a competitive process with the foundation only offering training to 4-5 communities each year. Communities interested in the program can start the application process by contacting the program manager for community development. Some recent results in just one community include: • Developed a downtown streetscape. • Purchased and remodeled old railroad depot. • Opened a cybercafe. • Started a countywide transit program. • Formed a business enterprise team. 'Y) INITIATIVE FOUNDATION Your gif[ transforms the future. • Prepare the community for success by learning development trends and principles. • Engage citizens and ensure a solid volunteer base. • Increase community resources by identifying and mobilizing local resources. • Complete action plans, achieve goals and measure results. • Celebrate success and re- energize the community for the next set of action plans. (Each team is then eligible for $5,000-$10,000 in additional grant funds annually.) For more info, contact: Dan Frank, Program Manager for Community Development (877) 632-9255 ~ dfrank@ifound.org I1~tITIATIVE Ft?UNDATION DATE: TO: FROM: RE: June 30, 2009 Judy Weyrens, City of St. Joseph Curt Hanson, Vice President for Donor Services 2010 Budget Request for Initiative Foundation Support RECEIVED JUL U 7 2009 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH The Initiative Foundation is pleased to submit a request for support in 2010. Enclosed with this mailing you will find the following: • Copy of Minnesota State Statute 469.191 • Original 2010 Budget Request with one (1) packet of information, which includes a Regional Impact Sheet and a Stearns County Project List • 2010 Budget Request Status Form -please return to us when a decision has been reached Please note, we are not including packets for each city council member. In the interest of continuing to be better stewards of our region's charitable good will, we have pared the mailing to what is most essential. Be assured we will gladly provide an update in person to your City Council at a scheduled meeting. If that is your desire, feel free to contact Bethany Carlton at our toll-free number 1-877-632-9255 (extension 2007) or bcarlton e,ifound.org to arrange for a presentation. Thank you! Together we are making a positive difference in Central Minnesota!