As the Marketing and Development Specialist here at the Council, it’s my job to make sure the community feels comfortable funding the work that we do. The support we get from our donors powers our progress and protects our mission; you are as much a part of our work as we are. Our donors help… Read more
What do Bremer Bank, MAP for Nonprofits, and the Charities Review Council have in common? We’re working together to strengthen greater Minnesota’s nonprofit landscape. We’re thrilled to report that on January 9-11, Charities Review Council and the Bremer Bank Branch of Brainerd hosted another successful workshop in the Strengthening Nonprofits series supported by the Otto… Read more
We asked fellow nonprofit geek and accountability hero, Andrew Gilbert, to share his views and thoughts behind one of our favorite Accountability Standards®, Impact on the Community. A reality faced by nonprofit organizations is that they are shaped by those who fund them. This simple concept was asserted just over ten years ago in the… Read more
We’re excited to welcome our new Executive Director, Kris Kewitsch, who comes to Charities Review Council from a long background in directing giving for Target and Piper Jaffray foundations. So, who is the Council’s new leader? Get to know Kris and what she thinks about Minnesota’s philanthropic pulse, her favorite part of accountability, and most importantly… Read more
Yesterday Charities Review Council celebrated and said farewell to Rich Cowles, our executive director for the past thirteen years! Wednesday night at Mai Village in St. Paul, we recognized and remembered the leadership of Rich. If you weren’t able to join us, here are some highlights and make sure not to miss all the photos… Read more
