Virginia, MN – The Virginia Community Foundation (VCF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce that Maija Biondich has been chosen to serve as Executive Director of the VCF.
“I am thrilled to step into the role of Executive Director and to strengthen my connection to this community that I’m so passionate about,” shared Maija Biondich, new Executive Director of the VCF. “I look forward to working closely with our community partners and helping to inspire even greater generosity and philanthropy through the Virginia Community Foundation, making an even more meaningful impact than ever before.”
With a strong dedication to the Virginia community, Biondich has served as a small business owner, city councilor, and active volunteer. Known for effective communication and a genuine, trustworthy approach, she has built lasting relationships with residents and the business community alike. Her experience includes operating a small business for over two decades, managing all aspects from marketing and customer relations to bookkeeping. As a six-year city council member, Majia contributed to economic development, city planning, and various committees, further enhancing Virginia’s growth and engagement.
Greg Gilness, Board Chair of VCF stated, “We are pleased & excited to have Maija step into the role of Executive Director for the Virginia Community Foundation. Having been with the Foundation for the past five years, Maija is passionate for our organization and our community. We look forward to the future of VCF with Maija at the helm.”
Steve Joul, President & CEO of CommunityGiving noted, “At CommunityGiving, we’re thrilled to strengthen our partnership with the Virginia Community Foundation as Maija Biondich steps into her new role. Her passion for Virginia and commitment to community impact make her the perfect addition to the VCF and CommunityGiving team. Together, we look forward to serving local donors and enhancing the Foundation’s work.”
The Virginia Community Foundation (VCF) attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since 1991, the VCF has grown to over $5 million in assets and supports 12 active funds. The VCF is governed by a local board of directors and is a partner of CommunityGiving, which is a network of community foundations united under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers over 1,200 funds totaling nearly $240 million in assets. Learn more at VirginiaFoundation.com.