Northland Foundation

10/12/2026

Please share this opportunity with licensed child care providers in the region.

International Falls-area providers — we’ve got a full day of in-person training coming your way sponsored by Northland Foundation

Join us on Saturday, October 24 at Thunderbird Lodge in International Falls for three training opportunities with Kristen Wheeler Highland.

8:00–10:00 AM
Creative Journeys: Encouraging Curiosity Through Open-Ended, Process-Oriented Art for Ages 1–5
Register: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/events/461900/review?entryPoint=trainingevent-review

10:15 AM–12:15 PM
I Hate Having... Difficult, Courageous, Fierce or Just Plain Icky Conversations
Register: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/events/461885/review?entryPoint=trainingevent-review

12:45–2:45 PM
Exploring and Supporting Superhero Play: Focus on Weapon Play and Knowing When to Stop Play
Register: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/events/461899/review?entryPoint=trainingevent-review

📍 Thunderbird Lodge
2170 County Rd 139
International Falls, MN

Choose one session or make a full day of it. These in-person opportunities are designed to bring practical, engaging professional development closer to providers across our large service area.

10/02/2026

Explore our 2025-2026 impact report at northlandfdn.org/impact-report

09/17/2026

✴ (and all northeast MN) nonprofit staff and board -- there are still a few seats open for free-of-charge trainings on September 23rd in Virginia. Sign up today.

🔸 Iron Trail Motors Event Center
🔸 9AM-Noon Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance
🔸 1-4PM Fundamentals of Nonprofit Governance
🔸 Attend either one or both. Register at https://bit.ly/np-trainings-ironrange

Led by the experts from Propel Nonprofits, you will gain new knowledge and confidence in navigating the unique aspects of nonprofit work!

09/09/2026

A little less than 2 weeks away ... register today!

Join us and Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller in Grand Rapids for a lively discussion exploring the the future of our rural workforce. What are the challenges, but more importantly what can can we do to retain local talent?

Invite your neighbors, colleagues and friends.

💠 REGISTER at bit.ly/talent-town-hall 💠
Monday, September 21
Rapids Brewing, 214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN
✴Doors open at 5:00 pm – Food will be served
✴Discussion from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
✴Reception following

09/03/2026

⏰ Only days left to apply!

Cohort 2 of a free, 10-month virtual leadership coaching program for nonprofit leaders in northeastern Minnesota is filling up — and applications close Friday, September 11.

Sponsored by the Northland Foundation + led by .works, this growth opportunity connects a small group of mid-level nonprofit staff for monthly, facilitated, VIRTUAL meetings to:
✅ Build leadership confidence
✅ Strengthen communication skills
✅ Reduce isolation
✅ Grow a trusted peer network

📅 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9–11 AM (virtual!) | Oct 2026 – July 2027
👉 Apply now: bricocollective.org/change-cohort

Know someone perfect for this? Tag them or share!

09/03/2026

Iron Range and nearby nonprofits: here’s a terrific opportunity to build knowledge and confidence among your newest board members and less experienced staff, at NO CHARGE.

Attend the morning, the afternoon, or both. We look forward to a robust training led by the experts from Propel!

Iron Range nonprofits -- join us for Finance & Governance Workshops on Wed. Sept 23rd, in partnership with Northland Foundation!

Learn more & register ⬇️
https://northlandfdn.org/programs-supports/nonprofit-support-resources/

08/21/2026

You're invited! Join us and Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller on 9/21 for a lively discussion exploring the the future of our rural workforce. Invite your neighbors, colleagues and friends!
💠 REGISTER at bit.ly/talent-town-hall 💠
Monday, September 21
Rapids Brewing, 214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN
✴Doors open at 5:00 pm – Food will be served
✴Discussion from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
✴Reception following

08/17/2026

Thank you to McKnight Foundation for highlighting us and five fellow Minnesota Initiative Foundations. It’s an honor to serve rural northeast Minnesota people and communities.

07/21/2026

This month marks 40 years of mission-driven work in northeast Minnesota ... and 40 years of partnership with McKnight Foundation. They gave us and our fellow five Minnesota Initiative Foundations their start four decades ago, and that friendship and mutual respect continues strong today.

We are thankful for McKnight's belief in the power of place-based philanthropy and investment in our rural communities.

07/09/2026

💰 Grant Opportunity for Child Care Professionals with Children of Their Own!

Do you work in a licensed or certified child care program — and pay for care for your own child? You may qualify for the Minnesota Child Care Worker Grant, up to $5,000 a year, paid out quarterly.

Northland Foundation encourages eligible child care professionals across Northeast Minnesota to apply. Awards are first-come, first-served, so don't wait. You may be eligible if you:
✅ Meet Minnesota Early Learning Scholarship income guidelines
✅ Are not currently receiving an Early Learning Scholarship or CCAP
✅ Work at least 32 hours/week providing direct care in a licensed setting
✅ Have qualifying child care expenses for your own child

📌 You'll also need to first complete an Early Learning Scholarship application (or already be on the wait list): https://bit.ly/els-hub-mn

📅 Apply by July 17, 2026 for priority consideration.

Know a child care professional who could use this?Share this post — it could make a real difference for their family.

🔗 More info & apply: https://www.gtcuw.org/childcare-worker-grant/