Eagan Foundation Seeking Board Members

The Eagan Foundation, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic and committed members of the Eagan community who are willing to share their skills and expertise to serve on the Eagan Foundation Board of Directors beginning October 2012. Founded in 1991, the Eagan Foundation is a community building non-profit that invests in the future of Eagan by providing community connections, grants and scholarships.

Each year the Eagan Foundation administers and awards scholarships to dozens of high school seniors who reside in or attend Eagan High School. In 2012, the foundation awarded over $90,000 in scholarships to local students. In addition, Eagan Foundation’s Community Grants and Initiatives program provides funding and support to non-profit organizations serving Eagan; the foundation awarded $7,000 to local community organizations in 2012.

The programs of the Eagan Foundation are supported by donations from individuals, local businesses and family foundations. In addition, the Eagan Foundation hosts an annual fundraising gala, and in late 2012 will lead a new community tradition by hosting a local variety show fundraiser. The Eagan Foundation continues to grow, and it serves an important role in the community by investing in the future of Eagan and meeting community needs.

Eagan Foundation is a “working board” whose members serve on one or more committees that support the strategic goals of the organization. The Eagan Foundation is looking for individuals who have expertise in a variety of areas including:

• Law
• Finance (CPA or QuickBooks™ experience an asset)
• Information Technology - especially web development and maintenance
• Organizational Governance
• Event Planning
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Development and Fundraising

Eagan Foundation invites applications from qualified individuals representing the diversity of the Greater Eagan Area and would be particularly interested in those who have experience as a staff or board member within a non-profit organization.

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.eaganfoundation.org

To learn more, please contact Bob Braun at BBraun@eaganfoundation.org