Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Northwest Minnesota Foundation Building better lives in Northwest Minnesota. Learn more at www.nwmf.org

As a force and resource for Northwest Minnesota, we champion ideas that stabilize and strengthen our communities. Working side by side with neighbors and local leaders, together we address today’s challenges and build tomorrow’s best future. We serve the Northwest Minnesota region, which includes two tribal nations and 12 counties.

Congratulations to our region’s graduates! This spring, our staff and board members were out in the region celebrating m...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to our region’s graduates! This spring, our staff and board members were out in the region celebrating more than 300 scholarships awarded to tomorrow’s future leaders.

Here, Bethany Wesley, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is presenting Tanner Johnson, a graduate of Bemidji High School with a scholarship (photo credit: Bemidji High School student, Finn Jorgensen).

In rural communities, there are often few child care options. That is why supporting providers like Bobbi Jo matters. A...
05/12/2026

In rural communities, there are often few child care options.

That is why supporting providers like Bobbi Jo matters.

A $2,950 grant for a repair helped her stay open in Warroad.

The support reaches far beyond one home. It helps families work, children learn, and communities stay strong.

Read the whole story here https://nwmf.org/news/

170 providers supported. 1,500+ child care slots created and retained. 2,000+ children reached. But the real story is wh...
05/06/2026

170 providers supported.
1,500+ child care slots created and retained.
2,000+ children reached.

But the real story is what those numbers make possible. Read how NMF is supporting providers and strengthening communities. https://nwmf.org/news/

02/02/2026

United Way of Bemidji Area, along with other community partners, continue to support our community’s recovery from the June storm. If you still need assistance with storm-related damage - such as roof or home repairs or help navigating insurance - please let us know by filling out this short online form.

Link to form: https://unitedwaybemidji.charitytracker.net/kiosk/e7e020952ec2eb13e37210c70b398cdcb0e30deb31ad7f33961d3ce05b1f6172/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPkzTZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkMER2TlNqS0liUlZNY01Fc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtvl0iLG6gict3yhsw2kVz51cQOGU-Z-eo5UBsUsi6rrR171Muh3wGFr2UYm_aem_ER6cl8LT9N1QEDHa6YfnEA

Partners include: Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Bemidji Fire Department, Community Resource Connections , Justice North, Beltrami County , Sanford Health and Headwaters Regional Development Commission

We’re hiring a Program Officer to work with our Community Revitalization program to assist entrepreneurs and small busin...
12/16/2025

We’re hiring a Program Officer to work with our Community Revitalization program to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with financial education, business planning, and personalized support in their journey to successful small business ownership and/or business expansion.

View the full posting and apply: https://nwmf.org/who-we-are/join-our-team/

We’re hiring a Program Manager to lead our long-term, affordable homeownership opportunities across Northwest Minnesota....
12/05/2025

We’re hiring a Program Manager to lead our long-term, affordable homeownership opportunities across Northwest Minnesota.

We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who can help move housing projects forward, support potential homebuyers, build community partnerships, and strengthen this growing regional initiative. Note: This position can be remote within our service region.

View the full posting and apply: https://nwmf.org/who-we-are/join-our-team/

We're hiring a Communications Director and seeking a proven strategic leader to guide our communications. We’re looking ...
12/04/2025

We're hiring a Communications Director and seeking a proven strategic leader to guide our communications.

We’re looking for an experienced, visionary professional to lead an organization-wide strategy that elevates philanthropy, strengthens our brand, and shares the stories of the people and places that make Northwest Minnesota home. Note: This position can be remote within the region we serve.

View the full posting and apply: https://nwmf.org/who-we-are/join-our-team/

GivingTuesday: When need rises, generosity answers. This year, NMF has helped address emergent food insecurity, increase...
12/02/2025

GivingTuesday: When need rises, generosity answers. This year, NMF has helped address emergent food insecurity, increased demand for nonprofit training, and disaster response. This work is not possible without donors like you. Your gift today ensures we can keep meeting urgent needs and building a stronger tomorrow for Northwest Minnesota. https://nwmf.org/give-now/

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201 3rd Street NW
Bemidji, MN
56601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 1pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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+12187592057

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