April 24, 2008 - The Blandin Foundation recently announced that Northwest Minnesota Foundation is the recipient of a three-year, $300,000 grant for a partnership project that is designed to grow the economy of northwest Minnesota by outfitting the next generation of home-grown innovators for success in the global marketplace.

April 2008 - Northwest Minnesota Foundation will receive $7.2 million from the McKnight Foundation over five years to support NMF's programs, build the organization's endowment and support its development as a community foundation.

March 10, 2008 - Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been named a bronze award winner for excellence in communications by the 2008 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations, the awards program recognizes effective communications efforts to increase public awareness of foundations and corporate giving programs.

January 7, 2008 - The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is delivering a comprehensive, integrated training program to build the capacity of the region's nonprofit organizations and agencies. The component that focuses on Individual Excellence features six courses designed and delivered by the Center for Nonprofit Management, University of St. Thomas.

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