Northland Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Northland Foundation is a regional philanthropic organization based in Duluth, Minnesota, serving seven Northeast Minnesota counties and parts of five Native nations. It acts as a place-based funder focused on helping communities thrive by fostering belonging and opportunity. The foundation provides resources including grants, small business loans and technical assistance, and it runs programming and special initiatives; it also hosts the Northland Small Business Development Center to serve the same geographic area. Its work serves residents, community groups and local entrepreneurs across its service area, addressing challenges related to community development, economic vitality and workforce capacity. In 2022 the foundation launched a pilot program aimed at improving staff attraction and retention within the child care sector, reflecting its approach to addressing local workforce needs.