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The Story of the Ciresi Walburn Foundation: CWF @ 25
The Story of the Ciresi Walburn Foundation: CWF @ 25

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation announced the release of a book commemorating the Foundation’s first 25 years. The book begins with the origin story of our work and covers more than two decades of philanthropic impact, including how our work has changed to respond to shifting community needs.

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Daniel SellersFebruary 7, 2025
New Grantees Highlight Foundation’s Expanded giving in 2024
New Grantees Highlight Foundation’s Expanded giving in 2024

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation announced $1,760,000 in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations and seven schools as part of their 2024 Annual Grant Cycle.

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Daniel SellersNovember 18, 2024
St. Paul Mayor Talks Leadership With Ciresi Walburn Fellows
St. Paul Mayor Talks Leadership With Ciresi Walburn Fellows

Carter was the invited guest of the Ciresi Walburn Leadership Fellows Program, which hosts a monthly series at St. Thomas called The Language of Success.

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Daniel SellersMarch 28, 2024
Now is the time: Ciresi Walburn Foundation invests big in improving literacy, building on recent grants
Now is the time: Ciresi Walburn Foundation invests big in improving literacy, building on recent grants

Major support for Northfield Public Schools part of the Foundation’s 2023 Annual Grants; 19 nonprofit organizations and 5 schools also receive grants.

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Daniel SellersNovember 28, 2023
Join us as we CELEBRATE 25 years ✨
Join us as we CELEBRATE 25 years ✨

Get ready for a memorable evening filled with laughter, camaraderie and special moments as we come together to celebrate our incredible journey and toast to the next chapter of growth and impact. 

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Daniel SellersJuly 10, 2023
2022 Annual Grants advance critical education priorities: science of reading and pathways to in-demand careers.
2022 Annual Grants advance critical education priorities: science of reading and pathways to in-demand careers.

17 nonprofit organizations and 6 schools selected to receive funding for work aligned with the Foundation's goals and community needs.

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Daniel SellersDecember 16, 2022
New investments aim to improve literacy and build on successful messaging campaign
New investments aim to improve literacy and build on successful messaging campaign

Following their successful messaging campaign highlighting Minnesota schools’ poor literacy outcomes, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation has recently committed nearly $500,000 to improve literacy for Twin Cities students.

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Daniel SellersSeptember 2, 2022
Messaging campaign highlights Minnesota schools’ poor literacy outcomes for white students, too
Messaging campaign highlights Minnesota schools’ poor literacy outcomes for white students, too

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation launched its latest messaging campaign, highlighting poor literacy outcomes in Minnesota schools; the campaign will include billboards across the Twin Cities.

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Daniel SellersApril 10, 2022
We Know What Works.                                                           Why Don't We Take Action?
We Know What Works. Why Don't We Take Action?

Our Foundation has produced a new booklet which digs into proven solutions. We hope you’ll take a moment to check out the booklet and share it with others.

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Daniel SellersFebruary 8, 2022
2021 Annual Grants bring Ciresi Walburn Foundation’s total giving past $30 million since inception.
2021 Annual Grants bring Ciresi Walburn Foundation’s total giving past $30 million since inception.

Organizations and schools in the Twin Cities region and Greater Minnesota receive grants in support of their work pursuing equitable opportunities for all children.

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Daniel SellersDecember 13, 2021
Investments in tutoring will help support academic success across the Twin Cities
Investments in tutoring will help support academic success across the Twin Cities

The evidence is clear: tutors can offer crucial supplemental learning to help catch students up—studies have consistently shown large, positive impacts on improving educational achievement.

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Daniel SellersJuly 2, 2021
Seven strategic commitments for our Foundation's post-pandemic work
Seven strategic commitments for our Foundation's post-pandemic work

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation is reflecting on how we operate, learning from our partners in the philanthropic community so we can employ best practices, and leading in areas where we are currently strongest

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Daniel SellersMay 10, 2021
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