Northfield Shares Seeks to Hire a Part-time Administrative Assistant
February 27, 2018
This position provides crucial support for the operational, programmatic and development work of Northfield SHARES....
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Northfield Shares Volunteer Portal Efforts Featured in Northfield News
Northfield Shares' volunteer portal efforts were featured in a Northfield News article. ...
Supporting Local Nonprofits Makes a Great New Year’s Resolution
January 17, 2018
It's not too late to make a New Year’s resolution to get more involved in supporting Northfield’s nonprofit community....
Donor Advised Funds Offer a Family Gift that Keeps on Giving
December 18, 2017
With the holiday season comes the opportunity for families to spend quality time together. The holidays also bring the spirit of giving front and center, whether finding the perfect gift for a family member or supporting charitable causes....
Northfield Shares Featured in Northfield News Ames Fund Article
April 11, 2017
Northfield Shares was recently featured in a Northfield News article spotlighting the important impact of the Ames Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation on local nonprofit organizations and the community as a whole. ...
Northfield Shares Encourages Community to Perform Random Acts of Kindness
February 10, 2017
Northfield Shares is encouraging community members to perform random acts of kindness in celebration of the 17th annual National Random Acts of Kindness Week, which runs from February 12 to February 18. ...
Northfield Shares Hires First Full-time Executive Director
January 24, 2017
Northfield Shares has hired its first full-time executive director. The organization has reached a stage in its growth requiring the need to fill this role, made possible as part of a capacity-building grant that Northfield Shares received from the Ames Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation....
Northfield Shares to Receive Donor-Advised Fund from Robert and Barbara Will
November 18, 2016
Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy, volunteerism and collaborative leadership, announced that it will receive a significant one-time gift from community member Robert (Bob) Will through the Robert and Barbara Will Family Foundation. This endowed donor-advised fund is to be gifted to and managed by Northfield Shares at Bob Will’s death. The intent is that the gift be directed towards providing an annual gift of four percent of the corpus to All Saints Episcopal Church in Northfield. Specifically, the funds will be directed towards supporting the church’s music program, which the Will family greatly enjoyed.
Northfield Shares Seeks to Hire First Full-time Executive Director
November 14, 2016
The Executive Director will help grow capacity and build the Northfield SHARES community foundation as its first full-time Executive Director. Northfield SHARES seeks a self-starter for fund development, leadership & management, program oversight, and administrative support. The position reports to the Board Chair who has staff...
Northfield Shares and Minnesota DNR Benefit from Community Member’s Major Gift
April 1, 2016
Northfield Shares, a community foundation centered on philanthropy and volunteerism, announced today that Donald H. Nelson has donated the Engeseth-Rinde Farm to the organization. The farm, which sits near Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, will be added to the new Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area.