Minnesota nonprofits rethink office space as employees opt for hybrid work
Star Tribune (April 29, 2023) — While some companies are downsizing office space to adjust for more remote-working employees, Dean Orton's St. Paul nonprofit added office space and still managed to cut costs — thanks to a unique collaboration.
My Place “Block Party”
KTOE (April 11, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye has Maureen and Erin from My Place in to talk about the Block Party fundraiser that is coming up!
Mankato Area Foundation Grants $35,000 to Mankato East Planetarium
Mankato, MN (March 28, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) announces a grant of $35,000 to the Mankato East High School Planetarium to support major technology upgrades. For almost 50 years, Mankato East High School had the honor of providing a unique learning environment for students and community members
Photographic Journeys
KTOE (March 20, 2023) — Maureen from Mankato Area Foundation was on Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye to talk about the gallery exhibit “PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS BY JONATHAN ZIERDT.”
Charitable businesses: Nonprofits rely on partnerships
Mankato Free Press (March 13, 2023) — The concept of “corporate culture” has grown in importance as companies face challenges attracting new employees. Increasingly, how businesses support nonprofits in their community is high on the list of questions when potential employees are job hunting.
Exhibit to highlight Zierdt’s photographic journeys
Mankato Free Press (February 26, 2023) — Jonathan Zierdt was best-known to the Mankato community for helping found and then direct Greater Mankato Growth, an organization that combined the old models of chamber of commerce, industrial development corporation and tourism bureau under one roof. The end of his life at
Kato Sleep Out
KTOE (February 13, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye had a visit from our very own Maureen Gustafson and Erica from Connections Shelter. Take a listen to learn more about the shelter and the "Kato Sleep Out".
MAF Accepts Emy Frentz Arts Building to Create New Nonprofit Center for the Arts
Mankato, MN (January 18, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is pleased to announce the charitable donation of the Emy Frentz Arts Guild building to their organization. The historic location is joining the Shared Spaces family to become an additional nonprofit center. To be named “Shared Spaces at Emy
Mankato Area Foundation given Emy Frentz Art Guild building
Mankato Free Press (January 18, 2023) — Members of Mankato’s vibrant arts community, at times, have had a tough time finding affordable venues for creating, performing and sharing ideas about their projects. Mankato Area Foundation will alleviate some of that space crunch by opening up its new downtown property for