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Headwaters Community News
An update from Headwaters Directors
We're hiring for multiple positions
Headwaters closed for winter break
Did you catch our Fiscal Year 2022 annual report?
Make your year-end gift to Headwaters today
Meet our newest board member
Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
December community events
An update from Headwaters Directors
Headwaters staff have been working hard throughout the summer and fall, dreaming and strategizing about what the future of Headwaters Foundation for Justice will look like.
We want to give you a quick update on what’s happened internally so far!
Headwaters' three directors, Bilal Alktaout, Mary Delorié, and Mel Rudnick have written a letter to community that shares how our team has been continuing our work of investing in movements for Minnesota while we collectively lean into organizational development work to determine what’s next for Headwaters’ interim approach to leadership.
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We're hiring for multiple positions
Headwaters is looking for folks passionate about our mission to move money to movements for social change to join our team!
We’re hiring for three positions:
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The Director of Operations & Finance leads and manages financial systems, human resources, and supports staff. The Grants Associate will develop, implement, and evaluate grant processes to meet and support the needs of the Foundation and its grantees. The Donor Systems Associate provides administrative support to the development team to advance Headwaters’ mission through donor organizing.
All positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Headwaters closed for winter break
Headwaters’ offices will be closed starting next Thursday, December 22, 2022 to January 9, 2023 to allow staff to rest, restore, and enjoy the last days of 2022.⠀
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We hope you can make time for rest and nourishment over the next month and wish all our community members an easeful and enjoyable end to the calendar year!
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Did you catch our Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report?
We’re excited to share our story of impact in Headwaters’ Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report.
In fiscal year 2022, Headwaters moved more than $3.4 million to movement organizations in Minnesota working towards justice, liberation, self-determination, and community vitality. We grew our donor community, increased our grantmaking, and doubled our average grantmaking size.
We hope you’ll explore this report and learn more about how our work has taken shape and grown this year.
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Make your year-end gift to Headwaters today
Headwaters continues to invest in builders in our region, and we execute this work with the support of individual donors who see the value in pooling resources to provide multi-year grants to grassroots organizations doing powerful movement building.
As you prepare to celebrate the holiday break with loved ones, please take a moment to donate to Headwaters. Your gift will honor the individuals and institutions that are working for a more just Minnesota. We’ll move your money to movements this spring!
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Meet our newest board member
We’re excited to welcome Fran Hutchins as our newest board member! Fran joined Headwaters' Board of Directors this fall and is longtime advocate for justice.
Alongside her service on our board, Fran is the Executive Director at Equality Federation, the national strategic partner to state-based organizations working to win equality for LGBTQ communities.
We recently got to know Fran through Q&A about their journey to Minnesota and Headwaters, and what moves them to action!
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Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community
Housing Organizer<[link removed]>, ACER
Economic and Community Development Intern<[link removed]>, ACER
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Appetite for Change
Public Programs Coordinator<[link removed]>, The Bakken Museum
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Bdote Learning Center
Deputy Director<[link removed]>, CAIR-MN
Family Coach- Karen Speaking<[link removed]>, Change Inc.
Fundraising Director<[link removed]>, CTUL
Communications Coordinator<[link removed]>, CloseKnit
Communications Coordinator<[link removed]>, Dream of Wild Health
Medical Director<[link removed]>, Family Tree Clinic
Provider (NP, CNM, PA),<[link removed]> Family Tree Clinic
Director of Advancement<[link removed]>, Family Tree Clinic
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Hmong American Farmers Association
Graphic Design Lab Lead<[link removed]>, Juxtaposition Arts
Maintenance Manager<[link removed]>, Juxtaposition Arts
Youth Media Training & Pathways Coordinator<[link removed]>, Listen Up! Youth Radio
Dakota Cultural Educator<[link removed]>, Lower Phalen Creek Project
Communications Manager<[link removed]>, Lower Phalen Creek Project
Administrative Specialist<[link removed]>, Lower Phalen Creek Project
Climate Impact Community Stewardship Facilitators<[link removed]>, Lower Phalen Creek Project
Congregational Organizer for Racial Justice<[link removed]>, Minneapolis Area Synod
Co-Executive Director<[link removed]>, Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
Grant Coach<[link removed]>, Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
Story Keeper<[link removed]>, Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
Finance Manager<[link removed]>, Minnesota Youth Collective
Ombishkaa Care Coordinator<[link removed]>, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Director of Policy & Organizing<[link removed]>, OutFront Minnesota
Director of Development & Communications<[link removed]>, OutFront Minnesota
Marketing Director<[link removed]>, Penumbra Center for Racial Healting
Events and Communications Coordinator<[link removed]>, QUEERSPACE Collective
Program Coordinator<[link removed]>, QUEERSPACE Collective
Program Manager - St. Cloud<[link removed]>, QUEERSPACE Collective
Human Resources Director<[link removed]>, TakeAction Minnesota
Data and Events Coordinator<[link removed]>, Urban Homeworks
Office Assistant<[link removed]>, White Earth Land Recovery Project
Development Professional<[link removed]>, White Earth Land Recovery Project
December Community Events
CTUL End of Year Open House<[link removed]>
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
The end of 2022 is fast approaching and we want to celebrate with you! Please join us at the CTUL office, 3715 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, on Wednesday December 14th from 4:30-7:30pm for treats, beverages, and community as we wrap up the year. This event will be open house style with a chance to hear about our current work and socialize
Zoongide'ewin: Healing Through Sobriety<[link removed]>
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Join AICHO for an evening full of insightful conversation on healing through sobriety. Hear from our three Anishinaabe guest speakers about their road to sobriety, successes and challenges, and what and who has helped them to remain in recovery.
Isuroon Anniversary Gratitude Dinner<[link removed]>
Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Join us for Keynote Speaker Keith Ellison, a delicious meal, awards presentation, and recognition of ISUROON’s accomplishments.
Licencias Para Todos | Driver's Licenses for All<[link removed]>
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 12 p.m.
After winning a historic pro-immigrant trifecta in Minnesota, we are coming together to ask driver's licenses for all be restored regardless of immigration status. You can be a part of this change! Join us on January 3rd event at 12PM at the St.Paul Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155. All are welcome!
January 6th REP Pod Study Hall<[link removed]>
Friday, January 6, 2023 at 5 p.m.
A radical study hall for all things related to "pods", networks of care that support people without police or other harmful systems. Pod Study Halls aim to share knowledge about what it means to be in a pod, how to build your own pod, and how to grow and care for the pods you are already a part of.
All are welcome! No previous experience/sessions required. Please join us for as many or as few study halls as you would like. We would love to have you!
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