Written by Rachel Miessler Note: This article first appeared in the April 10, 2019 edition of Northfield News Northfield Promise: a promise to the community to help all children thrive from cradle to career. As the website states, “Northfield Promise is a challenge to, and with, the community. It challenges Northfield...
Special dedication event celebrates land's family heritage and Don Nelson's vision to protect it while leaving an environmental and philanthropic legacy. NORTHFIELD, MINN. (June 7, 2019) – Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, announced the formal dedication of the Engeseth-Rinde...
WOW! What a day it was! CLICK HERE for links to September 22nd Star Tribune Article, photos and video of the incredible celebration of Northfield! SHARING A MEAL TO BUILD COMMUNITY NORTHFIELD, MINN. (June 26, 2019) — Northfield Shares A Dinner is an opportunity for the people...
Northfield Shares seeks to sustain and transform the Northfield community by advancing philanthropy, inspiring volunteerism, and promoting collaborative leadership. Community members, donors, volunteers and grant recipients gathered to review the organization's 2018 accomplishments at the Northfield Shares Annual Celebration on May 10. The event, which...
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the May 22, 2019, edition of the Northfield News. by Mike Krance, Executive Director, Northfield Shares Within the past few weeks, I’ve had the honor of processing two grant distributions from Northfield Shares funds on behalf of donors. One...
Did this year’s tax season leave you wondering how you can cut your tax bill next year? If you will have a taxable event—such as a large inheritance or work bonus, appreciated stock or sale of a business—within the next year, consider creating a named...
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the special National Volunteer Week spread in the April 10, 2019, edition of the Northfield News. Patrick (Packy) and Karen Mader both credit their parents for modeling and teaching the value of volunteering and giving back to others. The...
As part of its efforts to inspire volunteerism, Northfield Shares has rolled out the first-ever interactive volunteer portal for the Northfield area. The free online system, provided through Galaxy Digital, will enhance the service experience for individual volunteers, nonprofit organizations and community-minded for-profit organizations. “Northfield Shares...
Jon Otto and his dog, Oliver, are welcomed visitors to the residents of Northfield Retirement Community....
NORTHFIELD, MINN. (April 2, 2019) – Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 7-13. National Volunteer Week, which was established in 1974, is a signature event and effort of Points of Light, the...