Northfield Shares Seeking New Executive Director
January 15, 2020
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Northfield Shares a Dinner…for the Community by the Community
September 18, 2019
Editor's note: this newspaper column, written by Northfield Shares Executive Director Mike Krance, originally appeared in the August 28, 2019, issue of the Northfield News. To view a photo gallery and event video, CLICK HERE. Just a few days ago, many Northfield residents sat down to...
Engeseth-Rinde Family Farm Lives on in Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area
June 7, 2019
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...
Northfield Shares A Dinner
June 4, 2019
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...
Building a Philanthropic Legacy
May 22, 2019
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...
Prepare today for tomorrow’s taxes, and YOUR future legacy
May 21, 2019
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...
Northfield Shares Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week 2019
NORTHFIELD, MINN. (February 12, 2019) – Northfield Shares, the Northfield area’s community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, is encouraging community members to perform random acts of kindness in celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week 2019, which runs from February...
Northfield Shares Awards Nearly $1.3 million to charities in 2018
Local community foundation and its donors make huge philanthropic impact. NORTHFIELD, MINN. (January 22, 2019) – Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, announced that through its named endowment funds and its donors, the organization awarded $1,288,084 to nonprofit organizations in...
Northfield Shares Announces its Largest Legacy Gift to Date
December 19, 2018
Northfield’s community foundation entrusted to manage distribution of $2.5 million from Pat Lamb and Ele Hansen. NORTHFIELD, MINN. (Dec. 20, 2018) – Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, announced that they received a $2.5 million gift from the estates of...
With Named Funds, Season of Giving Never Ends
December 18, 2018
Editors note: This column appeared in the December 19 edition of the Northfield News. During the holiday season, the spirit of giving surrounds us. Whether it’s giving a little extra at your place of worship, dropping spare cash into the Salvation Army’s red kettle, purchasing food...