Join us for 17 Rooms West Central Minnesota on June 12 in Morris to hear national, state, and regional perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from esteemed panelists. 👋 Meet the State of the SDGs panelists: ➡️ Tony Pipa is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at The Brookings Institution. Tony launched and leads the Reimagining Rural Policy initiative and the Local Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative. ➡️ Mark Ritchie is the former Minnesota Secretary of State and serves as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Minnesota. Over the past decade, Mark led the public-private partnership working to bring a World’s Fair focused on the SDGs to Minnesota. ➡️ Anna Wasescha serves as president of West Central Initiative. Her work has led the organization to center its work on creating a more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant region. Visit https://lnkd.in/g7AbFMgZ to learn more about the event, and let us know if you're interested in attending.
West Central Initiative
Non-profit Organizations
Fergus Falls, MN 778 followers
Strengthening of west central Minnesota so our families, communities, and businesses thrive.
About us
West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation that serves the nine west central Minnesota counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin and the portion of White Earth Nation in Becker County. WCI has one specific goal: to strengthen west central Minnesota so our families, communities, and businesses thrive. We do this using the tools of economic development, community development, and philanthropy.
- Website
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http://www.wcif.org
External link for West Central Initiative
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Fergus Falls, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Economic development in west central Minnesota, Promoting philanthropy in west central Minnesota, and Community development in west central Minnesota
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 318
Fergus Falls, MN 56538, US
Employees at West Central Initiative
Updates
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Spring has arrived in full swing, and many have started to look towards the dirt. Gardening provides us with a chance to get outdoors, giving us a space for recharging and reflecting. Part of climate action requires us to look inside our everyday lives and hobbies, asking, “How can I be living in a more sustainable way?” Gardening is a hobby that allows us to take such an action. In a recent chat, University of Minnesota Extension Educator Olivia Olson provides some advice on how to garden in an eco-friendly way, potentially turning your garden into a form of climate action. Read more on our blog written by Brogan Ludwig.
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This spring, we awarded 57 grants totaling almost $115,000 to organizations serving the Fergus Falls, Perham, and Dent communities from three personally endowed legacy funds. “The Deloris Barnack Kenner, Floyd and Harriet Miller, and Inga M. Johnson Funds were established to create lasting impacts by generously supporting the namesake’s favorite causes and organizations in our region,” said Rebecca Lynn Petersen, our Director of Development. See a complete list of grantee organizations and projects on our website.
$115,000 in Grants Awarded from Personally Endowed Legacy Funds to Organizations Serving the Fergus Falls, Perham, and Dent Communities - wcif.org
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Join us for 17 Rooms West Central Minnesota on June 12 in Morris. 17 Rooms events gather communities to learn about and collectively address each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. During the event, participants form working groups for each SDG to explore and advance actionable steps. The goal is to generate concrete localized actions to implement over the next 12-18 months. We’re looking for a community of people who are excited about advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and are ready to spring into action. Sound like you? Submit your interest form today! #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #17rooms
17 Rooms-West Central Minnesota - wcif.org
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Check out this fellowship opportunity!
Excited to share that Minnesota Farmers Union will be a host organization for the new Climate Corps Working Lands program! Stay tuned for more and congrats to all who made this happen!! https://lnkd.in/g2P4hE39
USDA Announces 28 Host Organizations to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders, as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps
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You could be West Central Initiative’s next Minnesota GreenCorps member! Our Minnesota GreenCorps member will: 🚲 Work with our transportation team full-time from mid-September 2024 through mid-August 2025. 💲Earn a living allowance disbursed every two weeks in payments of $1,150 (pre-tax), health insurance with premium paid, and free mental health services with counseling. 🎓 Receive student loan forbearance on eligible loans and an education award of $7,395 for education expenses or qualified student loans. Learn more about Minnesota GreenCorps and apply to be our GreenCorps member today!
Minnesota GreenCorps opportunities
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Join us May 18 at M State Fergus Falls for A Climate of Change: Searching for Solutions with Paul Douglas. Paul Douglas is a nationally respected meteorologist with 45 years of television and radio experience. He’s a serial entrepreneur and has launched 7 businesses, writes a weather column for the Star Tribune, and is a meteorologist for WCCO Radio. Paul has authored 4 books, including “Caring for Creation, the Evangelical’s Guide to Climate Change and a Healthy Environment,” and “A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet.” This event is free and open to the public. Visit wcif.org/paul-douglas/ to learn more and register.
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Beth Monke started the Fergus Falls chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby in 2017, creating a space for people who are passionate about climate issues to meet and partner with other organizations on local activities. Citizens' Climate Lobby encourages collaboration between political parties, working towards a more robust, long-standing climate policy at the state and federal levels. Learn more about Fergus Falls Citizens' Climate Lobby on our blog written by Brogan Ludwig. #climateaction #citizensclimatelobby #bipartisan
Citizens' Climate Lobby: Local & Bipartisan Efforts - wcif.org
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‼️Attention west central Minnesota business owners and nonprofit leaders! We’re partnering with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to distribute PROMISE Act Grants of up to $50,000 to eligible businesses and nonprofits. Grant funding can be used to cover expenses such as payroll, rent, and more. Don’t miss out—apply between May 1 and May 31. Visit https://lnkd.in/gZ7sF89U to learn more and apply. #grantopportunity #smallbusiness
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🌟Apply to be our Development Specialist by May 1! The Development Specialist provides administrative and project support to West Central Initiative’s development team. This includes gift processing and acknowledgments, data maintenance and reporting, and department workflow and outreach coordination. This position also helps our general operation run smoothly by managing conference space requests and ensuring our facility is properly maintained. 📩 To apply, send your cover letter and resume to info@wcif.org. We’ll begin reviewing applications on May 1. Visit wcif.org/careers to learn more.