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The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced video production firms to develop a compelling video and photography series. The goal of this project is to help New Americans—immigrants and refugees—understand the opportunities and realities of long-term care careers and life in Minnesota.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Deadline for Bids: Noon, 12:00pm, Monday, June 2^nd, 2025

This project is administrated by the LeadingAge MN Foundation, a subsidiary of LeadingAge Minnesota, the state’s largest association of over 1,100 mission-driven organizations serving older adults in the places they call home. Our Foundation uses grant dollars and tax-deductible contributions to support initiatives that transform and enhance the experience of aging.  This project is made possible through support from the New Americans Long-Term Care Workforce grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.  

For questions, please contact Kirstan Ketter, Foundation Project Manager at LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation.  

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how fundraising professionals communicate, connect and create. In this hands-on session tailored for those working in donor engagement, you’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support and streamline key functions—from grant writing and donor reports to compelling storytelling and thank-you letters.

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how fundraising professionals communicate, connect and create. In this hands-on session tailored for those working in donor engagement, you’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support and streamline key functions—from grant writing and donor reports to compelling storytelling and thank-you letters.

Are you a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) or Licensed Health Services Executive (LHSE) with a heart for guiding others? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer mentor and support the next generation of leaders in long-term services and supports.

With new changes in immigration enforcement policies, we have released a new free, member-only resource— Immigration Enforcement Guide: Preparing for ICE Activity — to help aging services organizations prepare to create safe, informed, and responsive environments in the event of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

Quality care starts with understanding. EduCare is excited to announce several courses are now available in Spanish.

There is a lot going on these days. A lot. Organizations serving the senior community are facing a growing number of complex challenges and the path forward is not always clear.

The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has opened the application period for the 2025 Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities. Application submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on June 13. Long-term care facilities are eligible to apply for funding with awards up to $50,000.

Is your organization receiving job seeker matches? CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers and elevating careers in aging services across the state.

Are you involved in fundraising for your organization? You’re invited to be part of our Fund Developers Professional Network — a supportive community of peers working in senior care.

Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.

Post your open positions with a new member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.

For providers of residential rental property in the City of Minneapolis, please note two new ordinances to be aware of, both effective March 1. These Minneapolis-specific rental ordinances typically affect independent apartment rental as opposed to assisted living rental, but it is recommended that you stay apprised of all laws that affect your city.

LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to welcome Shelli Bakken to our staff. Shelli joins the association as Director of Housing Policy & Expert Support.

The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is March 20. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is pleased to share a grant opportunity from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to announce a new member benefit that brings even more value to your membership: LAMN Perks!

Winona State University is offering another round for individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training certification this April.

EduCare, LeadingAge Minnesota’s exclusive, on-demand training partner, is releasing new courses to meet new Assisted Living requirements.

With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.