Professional Advisor Event May 8th!

Join us for a professional advisor event on May 8th @ 4:30-6:30pm at Bent Paddle! We are excited to partner with the Arrowhead Estate Planning Council for their annual meeting followed by Happy Hour & Trivia hosted by the Community Foundation! This event is free but please click HERE to RSVP.

New Community Opportunity Grants Strengthen Northland

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Significantly larger grants drive collaborative solutions DULUTH—The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation announced 34 new grants from the Community Opportunity Fund including two 5-year grants and 32 one-time grants–the first awarded under its new guidelines. Grants from this fund allocate $1.4 million to address critical needs and support solutions to systemic challenges found across the […]

Nonprofits at Noon Brings Professional Connection

Register for the inaugural nonprofit event on May 1, 2024, in Duluth DULUTH—The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits invite you to connect with area nonprofit colleagues at noon on Wednesday, May 1, for a FREE professional development opportunity at the Lyric Conference Center in Duluth. Lunch is on us. Learning […]

Ready North Disaster Response Exercise

Disaster exercise promotes coordinated response and recovery DULUTH—In the event of a natural disaster or large-scale emergency, a successful community recovery requires collaboration. Coordination between first responders, community nonprofits, and social service agencies is key. The Ready North Network is bringing area nonprofits and social service groups together to conduct a simulation exercise to ensure […]

Spring Scholarships Duluth Builders Exchange Apprenticeship

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Support for a new generation in the construction trades DULUTH—The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is pleased to offer a new generation of workers the tools and gear they need to start a successful career in the construction industry. The spring round of the Duluth Builders Exchange Apprenticeship Scholarship is open March 1-April 1, 2024. […]

Community Foundation seeks board members for 2024

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Application deadline is Feb. 14 for service starting in June Opportunity. Resilience. Belonging. Transformation. Join us in creating innovative solutions and with our community partners make deep, impactful change in our region. As a Community Foundation, we seek board members who are connected with and represent our community. In selecting new board members, we welcome […]

Fall Grant Cycle Awards 2023

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Local Organizations Receive more than $214,000 in Grant Support DULUTH—Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation announced recipients of 43 grants totaling more than $214,000 to organizations contributing to the well-being of communities throughout northeast Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin and the seven sovereign tribal nations in the region. The grants support a diverse range of fields, including social […]

Spring 2024 Grant Cycle January-March 1

Online application portal opens early January, submissions due March 1 DULUTH—The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will open its spring grant cycle in early January and invites nonprofits to apply for funds that support projects enhancing communities throughout northeast Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin, and the seven sovereign tribal nations in the region. The grant cycle aims […]

Community funds schedule board training

Engaging the next generation of board members and volunteers. ASHLAND—Networking opportunity for Chequamegon Bay Area nonprofits! Join us for a great day of networking, learning, discussion and lunch. Guest speaker Brad Gingras of Superior Strategies will be presenting on how generation differences are affecting participation in boards and volunteerism. Brad’s presentation will tee us up […]