Enriching Eden Prairie through philanthropy, collaboration and leadership
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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We are excited to welcome two new team members to the Eden Prairie Community Foundation!
Please join us in welcoming Emily Orr (left), our new Executive Director, and Lizzie Zanto (right), our new Operations & Communications Specialist.
Welcome to the team!
From our EPisodes blog, there's one last word from the Foundation's retiring executive director: Thanks! bit.ly/3I4ATGP
Great story on preserving local reporting in Eden Prairie: the Eden Prairie Local News, which has a fund at the Foundation.
Tune in at 5pm, where I show you how hyper local journalism is alive and thriving in Eden Prairie, MN 📰 🗞 #WCCO
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Today is the day for residents to apply for Section 8 housing with the assist of EP city staff members:
eplocalnews.org/2022/06/24/c…
From the Foundation's EPisodes blog: Housing Alliance launched to help call attention to Eden Prairie housing needs. bit.ly/3A6bvP7
Thanks, @EPLocalNews, for spotlighting the Foundation's new Housing Alliance. eplocalnews.org/2022/06/24/f…
LAST CALL: If you're nonprofit board member new to that role, or just want to be better, register for our $20 June 23 workshop, "Board Boot Camp: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance." Local & professionally led. Details, registration at bit.ly/22BoardBootCamp
Thanks, @CityofEP, for recognizing that @epfoundation is a force for good in Eden Prairie, powered by the support of donors and volunteers!
At tonight's City Council meeting Mayor Ron Case proclaimed June 21, 2022, as Mark Weber Day in Eden Prairie!
Mark is retiring after serving as the EP Community Foundation executive director since 2013. Thanks for your numerous contributions to our community, Mark!
ALT Mayor Ron Case presents proclamation to EP Community Foundation Executive Director Mark Weber in recognition of his service to the community upon his retirement.
Congratulations, and thank you! Eden Prairie looks forward to your future leadership!
Hats off to the 2022 graduates of the Eden Prairie City Government Academy who were recognized at tonight's City Council meeting!
These engaged residents spent six Wednesday evenings learning the ins and outs of local government. Thank you for participating and congrats!👩🎓👨🎓
ALT 2022 EP City Government Academy graduates
EPCF trains and deploys volunteer "ambassadors" who connect Eden Prairie's nonprofits for better communication & service to residents. We currently need a couple more ambassadors! More at bit.ly/3pA3gF8
If you're a board member for a local nonprofit and have thought, "How can I do better?" -- we have the answer. EPCF is holding a June 23 "Board Boot Camp: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Governance" that will sharpen your knowledge bit.ly/22BoardBootCamp
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Minnesotans who kept going to work in person at the height of the #COVID19 pandemic can start applying Wednesday for bonus checks as recognition for their work. strib.mn/3Nson5P
Literal translation of "philanthropy" is "love of mankind." If philanthropy is in your DNA, act on your "love of mankind" by making a donation to EPCF, which identifies and addresses important Eden Prairie needs. Donate at secure.myvanco.com/YHCF
Great article that focuses on Dorothy McIntyre, who taught in Eden Prairie and led the way on Title IX.
From @chipscoggins: For the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Minnesotans at the forefront recall the early battles for gender equality in athletics that have changed the face of the world. startribune.com/the-pioneeri…
Great StarTribune article on Lets' Go Fishing Eden Prairie, which provides Riley Lake pontoon rides to youth, seniors, military veterans, persons with disabilities, and more. startribune.com/in-eden-prai…
An example of "philanthropy at work" is all of the EP Gives attendees who, using bid numbers, made donations to the Foundation to keep its Grant Fund healthy. If you didn't attend EP Gives but can support EPCF granting, please make a donation at secure.myvanco.com/YHCF
New and even experienced nonprofit board members are signing up for EPCF's "Board Boot Camp," to be held 7:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23. Are you among them? Hurry, before this helpful, $20 workshop fills. More at bit.ly/22BoardBootCamp
We'd love to put your philanthropy to work. An example of philanthropy at work at EPCF is the generous bequests that have come our way, including one from Mary Jane and Basil Wissner to expand the Dr. Jean Harris Scholarship program. More at bit.ly/3hPW9ne
An example of EPCF's work is its granting to fill needs in Eden Prairie. When you donate, assured that you're making a difference. Read more about our latest grant cycle, and consider supporting the Foundation's ongoing work with a donation. bit.ly/3IFJiAk
