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Headwaters Community News

  • We’re hiring for multiple positions
  • Aimee Vue is building youth power in philanthropy
  • How to choose your own adventure with Headwaters’ Annual Report
  • Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
  • January community events

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 4 positions:

The Program Officer will design and facilitate a values-aligned new grant fund and facilitate the selection of Bush Prize. 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.

Click here for full job descriptions and information about how to apply!

Aimee Vue is building youth power in philanthropy

The first installment of our Donor Stories project of 2023 shines a spotlight on Aimee Vue – a philanthropic trailblazer and youth advocate!

In her story, Aimee shares how her experience with grantmaking as a teenager opened her eyes to the possibilities – and problems – of philanthropy. She explains how her time in Headwaters’ Giving Project built on that foundation and gave her more tools to make philanthropic change with the young people she works with today.

“In my role, I work with a lot of young people – especially BIPOC young people - who say things like, “I can't be a philanthropist. I don't know how to do that. I don't have the money to do that.” And I get to help them begin to see things differently. By having those conversations with young people, I’ve seen how important it is to be able to redefine what philanthropy is with the lens that anyone can participate in philanthropy.”

We invite you to get to know Aimee and learn about how she works towards her vision of change – head to our website to read her full story!

How to choose your own adventure with Headwaters' Annual Report

Think annual reports are a bit boring? So did Chris Olson, Headwaters' Grassroots Gift Officer. That is, until he started working at Headwaters and got a glimpse of how we do it differently.

In a blog post we shared last month, Chris shares his top three reasons to check to out Headwaters 2022 Annual Report and how you can even have some fun with it!

Click here to read!

Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community

January Community Events

Turquoise Thursday 2023
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Join us on Thursday, January 19, 2023 for #TurquoiseThursday! Turquoise Thursday is a cervical cancer awareness day for Native people. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) asks that everyone wears turquoise clothing and jewelry to raise awareness about cervical cancer disparities in our communities and inspire loved ones to get screened. Share photos of yourself on social media using the hashtag #TurquoiseThursday and #ScreeningSavesLives!

January LGBTQIA2S+ 101 Training
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

OutFront is excited to announce a new monthly webinar “LGBTQIA2S+ 101” that covers important definitions, guidance on pronoun usage, and other best practices on creating queer inclusive spaces. Every month non-profit organizations, volunteers, small businesses, and community members are invited to join a small team of OutFront Minnesota trainers to go over these topics and hold space for any questions.

These trainings are designed to help foster safer spaces for all people, minimize harm, and equip you with the tools necessary to genuinely interact with queer folks.

Café Night—Day 1 of MN8's special 2-day fundraiser: New Year, Same Roots
Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7 p.m.

To celebrate MN8’s new nonprofit status and 5 years since the end of our the #ReleaseMN8 campaign, we're inviting you, your friends, & your family to our special 2-day fundraiser, "New Year, Same Roots" Starting with a fundraising and community-building café event.

Restorative Yoga Class—Day 2 of MN8's special 2-day fundraiser: New Year, Same Roots
Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 4 p.m.

To celebrate MN8’s new nonprofit status and 5 years since the end of our the #ReleaseMN8 campaign, we're inviting you, your friends, & your family to our special 2-day fundraiser, "New Year, Same Roots" Winding down with our 2nd annual restorative yoga class the next day (Saturday, Jan. 21st) with our amazing MN8 community member & yoga instructor—Liana Dang—at Tula Yoga & Wellness at 2 pm. Folks can attend either over Zoom or in-person

REP January Community Connection Session
Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Wanna know more about REP? Start a relationship with us? Having a burning question that you've meaning to ask us? RSVP to join our community connection session!

Educational Equity Youth Research Presentation
Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7 p.m.

OutFront's Youth Research Team is excited to present their findings from a survey they conducted amongst students in Minnesota and their experiences around LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion in their education. Join them to learn about their research and hear ideas on how we can make education in Minnesota more equitable for LGBTQIA2S+ students.
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