Mankato Area Foundation-Maureen and Kate Hanson-One Year Later!
KTOE (October 9, 2023) — About a year ago-Kate Hansen shared her new cancer diagnosis and journey with us on Talk of the Town. She returns with an update and some things that we should consider.
Feeding Our Communities Partners
KTOE (September 11, 2023) — Maureen from Mankato Area Foundation returns with Sheri from FOCP to give an insight into the organization and talk about a fun event Cirque Du Crave that is coming October 26th.
Highland Family Farms
KTOE (August 14, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Highland Family Farms Board Chair, Kristin Duncanson.
Twilight Garden Club
KTOE (July 10, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Mary from the Twilight Garden Club.
The Mankato Area Foundation receives a National Recognition
KEYC (May 9, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation receives a National Recognition. The accreditation comes from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, the country’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.
Mankato Area Foundation Receives National Recognition: Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards
Mankato, MN (May 9, 2023) — Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere.
CityArt Walk
KTOE (May 8, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Greater Mankato Growth’s Crystal Olson talk about the CityArt Walk.
Recreation center to expand with indoor playground
Mankato Free Press (May 1, 2023) — An anonymous donor has given $50,000 to the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center. The donation came by way of the Mankato Area Foundation and was given to support the recreation center’s indoor playground expansion project.
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.