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May 28, 200, INITIATIVE FOUNDATION Catherine Mehelich Elk River Economic Development Authority 13065 Orono Pkwy Elk River, MN 55330-5600 RE: 2008 Budget Request for Initiative Foundation Support of $5,000. Dear Ms. Mehelich and the Elk River Economic Development Authority, Warmest regards on behalf of my colleagues at the Initiative Foundation! For twenty-one years this Foundation has been your partner in the relentless pursuit of healthy, sustainable communities. Since 1986 the Initiative Foundation has put over $47 million to work in our hometowns in the form of business financing loans and grants to nonprofits and local units of government ...and untold millions more in technical assistance and staff support. No wonder major fenders from outside our region and outside the state (including The McKnight Foundation) continue to make a significant investment in central Minnesota through the Initiative Foundation's mission and activities! I am writing to once again seek the Elk River's financial support so that we may continue working alongside - you, your neighbors and friends to enhance the quality of life we share. As our regional population continues to age, become more culturally diverse, and grow (in some sectors, at an unprecedented rate), there has never been a greater need for the technical assistance, training, support, and results that have become hallmarks of the Foundation's work. Within this mailing you will find an Impact Statement providing a broad overview of Foundation support since inception, and County Project List, with detailed information for Sherburne County. I've also included a number of fact sheets describing Initiative Foundation programs and offerings in hopes that your community will take advantage of what your Initiative Foundation has to offer. The Initiative Foundation continues to provide loans, grants and programs to not only strengthen our region's economy and enhance community life today, but ensure that engaged local citizens will have the capacity to continue carrying the work forward. Will you please help further our important mission and activities with a gift of financial support? We ask that you consider our request for $5,000 from the Elk River Economic Development Authority in 2008. We hope you will agree that a gift to the Initiative Foundation is truly an investment in your hometown and the great quality of life we share. Thank you for your consideration! Si r ly, arson Vice President for Donor Services cc: Warren Williams, Chair, Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees 405 FIRS r SrReer sE __ Kathy Gaalswyk, President Lrrr~. F: FAILS. MN 56345' W'1h'W'.IFOI;ND.O R(V ~`~~ Prove: 320.632.9255 FAx: 320.632.9258 777 ^C50t8 ~riL7:~tIV'f: UL#!i(~t7TtUl]S _._ FQUAI. OF'F'O RTI,'ti ITY LY'.NDe R. 20 YEARS OF MAK~NO MINNESOTA GREATER f'RO~'IDI!K AND f:M FI.OYe 2.