White Bear Lake, MN – The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce that Meredith St. Pierre has been chosen to serve as Executive Director of the GWBLCF.
“I am honored to step into this role and to deepen my involvement in our community. Over the coming weeks, I look forward to connecting with foundation board members, fundholders, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders to learn more about the foundation and the many ways we can serve our community together. I’m excited to engage with each of you and to be part of all the inspiring work we’ll continue to do to make our area a better place—today and for generations to come.,” shared Meredith St. Pierre, new Executive Director of the GWBLCF.
Bringing a wealth of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, St. Pierre previously served as the Director of Development for Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN and as Development Officer at Great River Greening. Prior to that, Meredith was the Associate Director of Alumni Relations at Hamline University, leading alumni engagement initiatives and serving as a mentor for first-year students. St. Pierre has lived in the White Bear Lake community for over a decade and appreciates the community’s vibrant downtown, arts and culture, and access to green space and parks.
Tim Torgerson, Board Chair of GWBLCF stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Meredith as the new Executive Director of the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation. With a proven record of leadership and a passion for our community, Meredith is poised to guide us into an exciting future. We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our organization and the community.”
Steve Joul, President & CEO of CommunityGiving noted, “At CommunityGiving, we are excited for the bright future ahead for the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation with Meredith’s addition. Her deep commitment and passion for the White Bear Lake community are inspiring. Meredith will also join the broader CommunityGiving team, working collaboratively to serve local donors and enhance the work of the Foundation to make an even greater impact.”
The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF) attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since 2015, the GWBLCF has grown to over $4.8 million in assets and supports 39 active funds. The GWBLCF 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 GWBLCF.org.
