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West Central Initiative
Through philanthropy and planning, the West Central Initiative fuels insight and action for the benefit of the region and the world. Along the way, the foundation understands its progress through two lenses: the Minnesota Association of Development Organizations (MADO) DevelopMN Cornerstones and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Both lenses focus in on what a region and community needs to accomplish to become strong and resilient for generations to come.
Web Address
www.wcif.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @wciminn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westcentralinitiative
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/west-central-initiative
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Both lenses focus in on what a region and community needs to accomplish to become strong and resilient for generations to come.
Web Address
www.wcif.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @wciminn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westcentralinitiative
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/west-central-initiative
Vimeo - vimeo.com/wciminn
Assets and Giving for West Central Initiative
Assets
2019 - 71,296,541
2018 - 68,913,134
2017 - 66,461,730
2019 - 71,296,541
2018 - 68,913,134
2017 - 66,461,730
Domestic Grants
2019 - 2,829,367
2018 - 3,470,688
2019 - 2,829,367
2018 - 3,470,688
Recent News from West Central Initiative
45 Community-Based Clean Energy Projects Across Minnesota to Receive ...
Foundation: West Central Initiative
If you're in a trailer park in Minnesota, you may want to consider moving to a manufactured home. Thanks to a $245,000 grant from the state, residents will be able to learn how to make their...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
If you're in a trailer park in Minnesota, you may want to consider moving to a manufactured home. Thanks to a $245,000 grant from the state, residents will be able to learn how to make their...more
Pearson Walz named as Development Officer at WCI - Frazee Forum
Foundation: West Central Initiative
An experienced philanthropic and business professional, Pearson Walz most recently led corporate philanthropy as a community relations...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
An experienced philanthropic and business professional, Pearson Walz most recently led corporate philanthropy as a community relations...more
North Liberty Chosen for National Nonprofit's Rural Welcoming Initiative
Foundation: West Central Initiative
The national nonprofit Welcoming America has chosen the City of North Liberty to participate in its Rural Welcoming...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
The national nonprofit Welcoming America has chosen the City of North Liberty to participate in its Rural Welcoming...more
Four join the team at West Central Initiative | Perham Focus
Foundation: West Central Initiative
WCI is a regional community foundation and development organization serving the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail,...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
WCI is a regional community foundation and development organization serving the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail,...more
Locals join Initiators Fellowship to advance business ideas
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
The program assists social entrepreneurs in fast-tracking their ideas, ... She plans to make such efforts with healing, community-building...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
The program assists social entrepreneurs in fast-tracking their ideas, ... She plans to make such efforts with healing, community-building...more
Local entrepreneurs named finalists for Initiators Fellowship | Bemidji Pioneer
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
"We were blown away by the many folks during important social enterprise work throughout Greater Minnesota," said Brian Voerding, Initiative Foundation...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
"We were blown away by the many folks during important social enterprise work throughout Greater Minnesota," said Brian Voerding, Initiative Foundation...more
FF Area YMCA 2021 summer camp
Foundation: West Central Initiative
ach summer the sounds of excited, active children welcome members and ... program leadership took that uncertainty, turned it into innovation and ran with it. ... Though the children must follow...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
ach summer the sounds of excited, active children welcome members and ... program leadership took that uncertainty, turned it into innovation and ran with it. ... Though the children must follow...more
A rare opportunity to build a social enterprise, leadership and your community
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
The fellowship is designed to assist early stage social entrepreneurs for two years by providing financial, educational and professional...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
The fellowship is designed to assist early stage social entrepreneurs for two years by providing financial, educational and professional...more
West Central Initiative awards resiliency grants
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Recipients in the Douglas County area included Hoffman Economic Development Authority – $3,550, Knute Nelson Foundation – $5,000, and St....more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Recipients in the Douglas County area included Hoffman Economic Development Authority – $3,550, Knute Nelson Foundation – $5,000, and St....more
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Building a Million Dollar Company Where Everyone Counts
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