This week, in recognizing National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting members of our Fund Advisor Council.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation Fund Advisory Council is comprised of a selection of dedicated and committed fund advisors from NMF’s family of funds who are helping us champion our work in their communities.
These individuals volunteer their time – over and above what they are already doing on behalf of their fund – to provide the NMF Philanthropy team with suggestions, feedback, and guidance on how we can better support and equip the fund advisors for our 430+ funds.
There are six members of our Fund Advisory Council and we are very thankful and appreciative for their time and leadership in championing community.
Fund for which they serve as a fund advisor: Argyle Area Community Fund, including beautification and parks and recreation.
Length of time as fund advisor: since 2017, so eight years!
What do you believe is the value of the Fund Advisor Council and why did you decide to join? I believe that by being able to connect our communities we can build relationships to continue to strengthen this great place we call home. I joined the Fund Advisor Council with the hopes of continuing to share the value and impact that the Northwest Minnesota Foundation makes in Northwest Minnesota.
What is your favorite part of serving as a fund advisor? Seeing the impact that we can make in our communities.
Do you have a favorite “impact moment” from your work as a fund advisor? A favorite impact moment for me would have to be when Argyle Parks and Rec handed over our fundraiser to our volunteer Fire Department as they are fundraising for a new fire hall. We had built from the ground up a very successful fundraiser and we handed it off enabling them to achieve even greater success with this event. Another favorite impact moment is a recent fundraiser for new tables and chairs for a community space, the AACF was able to get them off the ground and running with their donation and support. We are very close to completing that fundraising project and it hasn’t been a full calendar year!
