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Play Chess, Not Checkers, When It Comes to Your Charitable Giving
In the world of philanthropy, the choices we make are like moves on a chessboard—strategic, nuanced, and impactful. At the Sheyenne...
Andrea Nelson
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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Celebrating 5 Years of the Litchville Fire Department Endowment Fund
At the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation, we take pride in celebrating milestones that reflect our commitment to supporting and...
Andrea Nelson
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation spreads Holiday Cheer with $52,500 in Local Giving!
The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation is excited to share our ongoing commitment to supporting local causes. Thanks to the generous...
Andrea Nelson
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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A Recap of Our Legacy Planning Event
We recently hosted a Legacy Planning Event, and while we missed seeing some of you there, we want to ensure you don't miss out on the...
Andrea Nelson
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Celebrating a Decade of Impact: A Vision for the Next Decade
As our series commemorating a decade of transformative philanthropy comes to a close, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection and...
Andrea Nelson
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Celebrating a Decade of Impact and Reflecting on $2.6 Million in Community Support
As the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation marks a decade of transformative philanthropy, the impact of over $2.6 million in donations...
Andrea Nelson
Oct 4, 20233 min read
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Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Part 2
As the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation reaches our 10th year, we look back to 2013—a crucial year where community needs, our...
Andrea Nelson
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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Celebrating a Decade of Impact
As the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) marks its 10th year of dedicated service, we are honored to take you through a decade...
Andrea Nelson
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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A Heartfelt Thank You to the Otto Bremer Trust
We are thrilled to announce that the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Otto Bremer Trust! Their...
Andrea Nelson
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Support Local Causes and Save on Taxes: The North Dakota Charitable Income Tax Credit
At the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation, we are passionate about empowering local communities and making a lasting impact through...
Andrea Nelson
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation Announces Appointment of New Board Members
The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of 3 new members to its Board of Directors. The new...
Andrea Nelson
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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Out of the Office Notice
Andrea will be out of the office from February 6th-21st traveling to Spain with the Rural Leadership North Dakota class. ✈️ 📌 Stops and...
Andrea Nelson
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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The Litchville Community Orchard
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” - Coretta Scott King Litchville...
Andrea Nelson
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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2022 Record-breaking Grants
Donors who gave through our mission appeal in 2022 are part of what makes our region stand above the rest. The Foundation awarded a...
Andrea Nelson
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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Dazey Quick Response Unit - Burns Donations
Kim (Egan) Burns is a native of the area who now lives in Virginia and recently became a volunteer EMT for the Fairfax Fire Department....
Andrea Nelson
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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The Wellness for All Program
Shortly after our beginning, we developed the Wellness For All program. This is a grant that provides scholarships to low-income...
Andrea Nelson
Dec 14, 20221 min read
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The Power of Your Generosity
The generosity of dedicated donors and supporters make the work of the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation possible. We have awarded...
Andrea Nelson
Dec 14, 20221 min read
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