Christine Metzo recently joined the Foundation as the program manager for the Initiators Fellowship. In this role, she facilitates all facets of the program. We are happy to welcome her!
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Fellowship Sends Fond Farewell to Chris Fastner
After 17 years with the Initiative Foundation, Chris Fastner has moved on to a new chapter in his work life. Fastner worked three years with the Initiators Fellowship program.
Continue readingThe 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship Cohort Begins
Our four-day Initiators Fellowship convening was a fantastic beginning for our eight new Fellows as they embark on their social entrepreneurship and leadership development journey.
Continue readingEight Fellows Chosen for 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship
Eight social entrepreneurs from Central, Northwest, Southwest and West Central Minnesota to receive stipend and mentoring to advance enterprising ideas. The fellows represent 53 counties and six sovereign tribal nations.
Continue reading16 Finalists Emerge for 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship
Sixteen social entrepreneurs have been chosen from a pool of 85 applicants to move to the next stage of the 2022-2023 Initiators Fellowship selection process. The finalists represent 53 counties and six sovereign tribal nations in Central, Northwest, Southwest and West Central Minnesota.
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