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Economy. Community. PNIanLff W 0 <br /> wi <br /> The ZnitiaVue Foundation Empowering People to Build, Sustain Healthy Communities <br /> Formed in 1986 by a partnership of regional leaders and The McKnight Foundation, the Initiative <br /> Foundation is one of six unique, nonprofit Minnesota Initiative Foundations serving the regions of <br /> Greater Minnesota. We believe local people - not outside organizations - have the necessary enthu- <br /> siasm, knowledge and relationships to achieve a brighter future. <br /> Good Works Supported By Sound Strategy <br /> The Foundation's strategic framework is based on the philosophy that economy, com- <br /> munity and philanthropy are intertwined. This three-pillared approach helps us to coL- <br /> Laborate in truly meaningful ways to unlock the power of each community and all of <br /> Central Minnesota. <br /> Our charitable work is supported by a spectrum of public and individual donors. Earn- <br /> ings from investments in the Foundation's operations and permanent endowment are <br /> returned to Central Minnesota communities through grants, programs and business <br /> financing. <br /> We are proud to serve the 14 counties of Central Minnesota that include <br /> 160 hometowns and two tribal nations,each with its own unique character and local assets. <br /> Economy <br /> F01— Woven into our fabric is the firm belief that a quality job is the most essential element of <br /> tT a stable family and a strong community. We offer business loans to secure quality jobs, <br /> and we invest grants in workforce training to fill these job opportunities. Our goal is to <br /> support local business growth and attract new revenue to the region. <br /> BUSINESS FINANCING,CONSULTING I MANUFACTURING,TECHNOLOGY AND EXPORTING I ECONOMIC,WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS <br /> Community <br /> Central Minnesota is defined by its quality of life -the special people, places and or- <br /> o°°°° ganizations of each hometown.We gather business, nonprofit and government leaders <br /> to identify and enhance these unique assets. Working together, we inspire community <br /> service and plan for a brighter future. <br /> COMMUNITY VISIONING AND PLANNING I NONPROFIT TRAINING AND CONSULTING I GRANTS TO SUPPORT QUALITY OF LIFE <br /> Dh��ar�♦},q-nr.er <br /> We help donors give back to Central Minnesota and leave a permanent legacy. Every <br /> donated dollar is matched by The McKnight Foundation and returns more than $6 in <br /> grants, loans and scholarships to the region.We also work with families, businesses and <br /> nonprofits to create named funds that support their favorite charities. <br /> DONORSERVICES TURN KEY CHARITABLE FUNDS PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TAX-ADVANTAGEDGiFTS <br /> For more information, contact, 0 <br /> Initiative Foundation Initiative <br /> (877) 632-9255 1 info@ifound.org <br /> F 0 U N D A T 1 0 N <br /> Tavnd.org 1 (877)632-9255 1 405 First Street SE I Little Falls, MN 56345 ��vaop�o, n,� e„dP,,�,w;de.aaE,POYE, <br /> 4a/14 <br />