Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Park Rapids area returned March 31 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has …
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – During their recent spring meeting, Blandin Foundation trustees awarded grants that strengthen rural Minnesota communities, including 26 grants totaling $1.2 million for a range of efforts of Grand Rapids and Itasca County area leaders. “Communities that reach their fullest potential are those that work for all residents,” said Dr. Kathleen Annette, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lanesboro area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Lanesboro area returned March 17 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Fergus Falls area returned March 3 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. – Following a statewide search, Grand Rapids native Chris Jenkins, CPA, has been selected to join Blandin Foundation as director of finance and treasurer, effective later in March. In this role, Jenkins will be responsible for Blandin Foundation’s overall financial management and serve as a member of the organization’s …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, Minn. (February 21, 2017) — Twenty-five residents of the Bemidji area returned February 17 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-three residents of the La Crescent area returned January 27 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided …
Blandin Foundation CEO Kathy Annette spoke at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy reception as part of the Minnesota Council of Foundations annual conference. She was introduced by Aaron Dorfman, president and CEO of NCRP. Thank you, Aaron. NCRP has played an important role in both showing the way—and keeping the heat turned up on Blandin …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – During their winter meeting in December, Blandin Foundation trustees awarded grants that strengthen rural Minnesota communities, including 30 grants totaling $2 million for a range of efforts of Grand Rapids and Itasca County area leaders. Among award recipients this quarter are many of the Foundation’s longest-standing local partners. …
The Redwood Falls Gazette reports on two southwestern Minnesota communities’ approach to opening conversations between Native and non-Native communities.