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COMMUNITY APPLICATION

*Blandin Foundation Leadership Programs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers including program participants and vendors, and provisions of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, independent contractors, and vendors.

     

Overview of Application and Process


This application offers your community an opportunity to communicate interest and key information to the Blandin Foundation. It allows the Foundation an insight into the initial thinking, interest, commitment, and perspective of your community as it relates to the Blandin leadership programming.


The Foundation selects communities every April to participate in their leadership programs for the following calendar year. Given we are only able to serve a limited number of communities annually, space is limited, and the application process is competitive. The communities selected will enter into a partnership with the Foundation that provides an opportunity for ongoing community leadership training.


Deadline to complete the community application is March 31st.

Community Application
     


Community(ies) Interested (maximum of 4 communities)

*The desired population size of the communities (1 or more) served is a minimum of 4,000. Example, one community may be large enough to go through on their own, while other communities may need to partner with neighboring communities in order to reach the minimum number.



                                                                                                                            


                                                                                                                            


                              


                                                                                                                                     

Questions?  Call our Recruitment Manager at 1-877-882-2257 Ex 736 or send an email.


We believe leadership comes from everywhere in your community. Therefore, your application should include the voices from your diverse networks. For example, some of the diverse networks in your community may include:  gender identity, race and ethnicity, language, culture, faith tradition, political perspective, age, along with representation across different sectors of your community. Below is a guide to help you think more broadly about the leaders you invite to help complete the application:


●       Life-long Learning (schools, early childhood, community education, cultural learning, language, storytelling)

●       Inclusion (ethnic diversity, socioeconomic, disabilities, sexual orientation)

●       Recreational & Artistic Opportunity (YMCA, athletics, theatre, arts, trails)

●       Environmental Stewardship (DNR, agricultural, water quality, environmental organizations, exercising treaty rights-traditional harvesting)

●       Services & Infrastructure (human services, city employees, utilities, transportation, media, elder councils)

●       Spirituality & Wellness (spiritual leaders, healthcare, clergy, mide-wi-win, pow-wows, other ceremonies)

●       Safety & Security (law enforcement, military, EMT, fire department, advocates, sober squad)

●       Community Leadership (non-profits, tribal government, elected officials, government, chairs of committees, Blandin Leadership Programs participants, volunteers)

●       Economic Opportunity (large business, small business, industry, chamber of commerce, economic organizations, business non-profits)


List of Individuals

Provide a list of the individuals who helped you complete the application and include their preferred email address:                                                                                                                                     



                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                     



                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                     



                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                     



List of Individuals

Provide a list of the individuals: 
  • Who helped you complete the application along with their preferred email address
  • Identify which of the dimensions and in what ways are they engaged in your community
Example:

Jane Doe, jdoe@email.com, Jane is engaged in the Inclusion and Safety & Security dimensions. Jane is the director of the Welcome Center and is a volunteer EMT. 

Questions?  Call our Recruitment Manager at 1-877-882-2257 Ex 736 or send an email.

Community Readiness







Who in your community is your designated contact?




Questions?  Call our Recruitment Manager at 1-877-882-2257 Ex 736 or send an email.

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