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XI 0 7 2002 <br /> , <br /> • October 2, 2002 <br /> INITIATIVE <br /> FOUNDATION <br /> Patrick Klaers <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Pkwy <br /> PO Box 490 <br /> Elk River, MN 55330-0490 <br /> Dear Mr. Klaers, //- _- <br /> ix- <br /> Please extend our thank you to the City of Elk River Economic Development Authority and to the City Council <br /> for supporting the Initiative Foundation's five-year "Unlock the Potential"Campaign. Your support shows a <br /> true commitment to help build and sustain strong communities throughout Central Minnesota. As you know,your <br /> gift will be matched dollar for dollar by The McKnight Foundation. That match goes directly to our general <br /> endowment to strengthen our Foundation for community work far into the future. <br /> Your support of the Initiative Foundation will ensure our regional impact in these key focus areas: <br /> • Promote Economic Stability-Sustain an economic environment in Central Minnesota capable of <br /> responding to business opportunities affording wealth creation, livable wage jobs and diversification of <br /> the economic base. <br /> • Increase Utilization of Technology-Facilitate increased utilization of technology for community and <br /> IIIeconomic development. <br /> • Preserve Space,Place and Resources-Encourage efforts that follow principles of sustainable <br /> development in order to preserve open space, a sense of place, and natural resources. <br /> • Embrace Diversity/Reduce Prejudice-Initiate, support and promote efforts that reduce prejudice <br /> (across age, class culture and ability level)by embracing diversity as an asset. <br /> • Children,Youth and Families-Initiate, support and promote efforts that encourage development of <br /> healthy children and families. <br /> • Build Capacity of Nonprofit Organizations-Enhance and empower nonprofit organizations by helping <br /> them improve their internal effectiveness. <br /> We are pleased to follow the gift schedule you have outlined: $5,000 on 12/30/03. For your convenience,we will <br /> send you a pledge reminder one-month prior to that gift date. <br /> Imagine focusing on what can be.Imagine combining the strengths of all of us. Imagine people giving back. <br /> Imagine Central Minnesota. Imagine unlocking its potential. That's what your gift has helped accomplish. Thank <br /> you. <br /> Sincerely, ,,-.� & 420 FA ..> — /. <br /> /C 1:-(;;" -- i I et)/ . <br /> 7 411r2- ‘41-"- <br /> Kathy <br /> t'l-"Kathy Gaa swyk " Connie Marcyes <br /> President Director of Development 405 FIRST STREET SE <br /> III LITTLE FALLS,MN 56345 <br /> WWW.IFOUND.ORG ,. <br /> PRONE: 320.632.9255 <br /> FAx: 320.632.9258 <br /> EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER, <br /> PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. <br />