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Mankato Area Foundation
May 22, 2024
Amount Requested$20,000.00
Address212 E Walnut St, Ste 1
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Ashley Eimer
VP of Philanthropy
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- Carbon Reduction/Clean Energy
- Engender Dignity, Respect and Equality
- Food and Housing Security
- Broaden Perspectives Through Art, Culture, Literature or Extracurricular Experiences
Proposal Information
Funds are Being Requested for:General Operating
Mission StatementThe Mankato Area Foundation is a trusted resource that connects donors with causes they care about, provides funding to enhance our region, and serves as a collaborative community partner.
Amount Requested$20,000.00
Program Budget$20,000.00
Organizational Budget$4,191,000.00
Relationship to the Olseth Family FoundationYes
Summarize Your RequestMAF connects local nonprofits with grants, organizational resources, and/or opportunities to support and enhance the important work they do to improve the Greater Mankato area. Several large funders have pulled funding from Southern Minnesota, causing significant concerns and doubts for our local organizations. We anticipate a greater need for financial support and our "off the checkbook" services to assist these organizations by creating additional plans. This request includes $15,000 for unrestricted dollars to support MAF's mission and $5,000 to support the next step for Recharge Mankato.
Overview of the Grant Request
Population ServedGreater Mankato Area Nonprofit Organizations
Geographic Area ServedPrimarily Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties
List Three Measurable Goals That This Funding Will Help You Achieve.The overall goal is to continue providing support to area nonprofits.
1. Support nonprofits as they change/recreate how they provide direct services to those impacted by state funding reductions (E.g., CADA) and the need to address social justice.
2. Connect nonprofits and donors to address new and emerging community needs.
3. Grow the RECHARGE Mankato regional clean energy initiative.
How Will You Accomplish These Goals?1. MAF will continue to provide grants to area nonprofits as they change/recreate how they serve communities impacted by COVID and the need to address social justice.
2. At least six meetings are with area nonprofits, donors, and MAF Board members to discuss new and emerging community needs.
3. Continue and expand the momentum of RECHARGE Mankato by convening local leaders and facilitating action in Fall of 2024.
Looking Forward, How Will You Measure These Goals?1. MAF will continue to work with donors to increase operational sustainability and to provide grants to area nonprofits.
2. MAF will convene a minimum of six meetings with area nonprofits, donors, and MAF board members. In addition to almost daily contacts to provide support to area nonprofits and information to donors.
3. MAF will assist in creating an actionable plan for the community. We can count the number of participants and partners during the process. Reaching our goal would result in a completed plan or considerable progress toward a plan.
Implementation Plan
Start Date06/01/2024
End Date05/31/2025
Describe Most Significant Collaborations With Other Organizations And Efforts.MAF was asked to spearhead an Inclusivity Study for the Mankato/North Mankato area. Partners collaborating on the project include Mayo Clinic, Cities of Mankato and North Mankato, South Central College, MSU Mankato, Blue Earth County, Nicollet County, and Greater Mankato Growth. Survey results are driving change and plans for many of these organizations. Convenings are scheduled throughout the summer as a Phase 2 of this project to collect actions completed, plans in the works, and improvements made to make our community more inclusive to all.
MAF received a building as a gift and completed renovations earlier this month for "Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz," a nonprofit center focused on the arts. This follows the Shared Spaces model in creating a professional and affordable office space for nonprofits to conduct their good work. The space opens for new tenants on June 1, 2024.
What Is The Projected Timeline For The Proposed Activities?Work will begin immediately upon confirmation of funding, and will be ongoing.
Supplemental Information
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Current Year Organizational Budget
Program Budget For Proposed Funding Period
Audited Financials (if applicable)
Other EntriesApproval StatusUnapproved
Mankato Area Foundation
May 22, 2024
Amount Requested$20,000.00
212 E Walnut St, Ste 1
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Ashley Eimer
VP of Philanthropy
Email hidden; Javascript is required.
- Carbon Reduction/Clean Energy
- Engender Dignity, Respect and Equality
- Food and Housing Security
- Broaden Perspectives Through Art, Culture, Literature or Extracurricular Experiences
General Operating
The Mankato Area Foundation is a trusted resource that connects donors with causes they care about, provides funding to enhance our region, and serves as a collaborative community partner.
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
$4,191,000.00
Yes
MAF connects local nonprofits with grants, organizational resources, and/or opportunities to support and enhance the important work they do to improve the Greater Mankato area. Several large funders have pulled funding from Southern Minnesota, causing significant concerns and doubts for our local organizations. We anticipate a greater need for financial support and our "off the checkbook" services to assist these organizations by creating additional plans. This request includes $15,000 for unrestricted dollars to support MAF's mission and $5,000 to support the next step for Recharge Mankato.
Greater Mankato Area Nonprofit Organizations
Primarily Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties
The overall goal is to continue providing support to area nonprofits.
1. Support nonprofits as they change/recreate how they provide direct services to those impacted by state funding reductions (E.g., CADA) and the need to address social justice.
2. Connect nonprofits and donors to address new and emerging community needs.
3. Grow the RECHARGE Mankato regional clean energy initiative.
1. MAF will continue to provide grants to area nonprofits as they change/recreate how they serve communities impacted by COVID and the need to address social justice.
2. At least six meetings are with area nonprofits, donors, and MAF Board members to discuss new and emerging community needs.
3. Continue and expand the momentum of RECHARGE Mankato by convening local leaders and facilitating action in Fall of 2024.
1. MAF will continue to work with donors to increase operational sustainability and to provide grants to area nonprofits.
2. MAF will convene a minimum of six meetings with area nonprofits, donors, and MAF board members. In addition to almost daily contacts to provide support to area nonprofits and information to donors.
3. MAF will assist in creating an actionable plan for the community. We can count the number of participants and partners during the process. Reaching our goal would result in a completed plan or considerable progress toward a plan.
06/01/2024
05/31/2025
MAF was asked to spearhead an Inclusivity Study for the Mankato/North Mankato area. Partners collaborating on the project include Mayo Clinic, Cities of Mankato and North Mankato, South Central College, MSU Mankato, Blue Earth County, Nicollet County, and Greater Mankato Growth. Survey results are driving change and plans for many of these organizations. Convenings are scheduled throughout the summer as a Phase 2 of this project to collect actions completed, plans in the works, and improvements made to make our community more inclusive to all.
MAF received a building as a gift and completed renovations earlier this month for "Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz," a nonprofit center focused on the arts. This follows the Shared Spaces model in creating a professional and affordable office space for nonprofits to conduct their good work. The space opens for new tenants on June 1, 2024.
Work will begin immediately upon confirmation of funding, and will be ongoing.
Unapproved