Libby Rau Email & Phone Number

Responsible for identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, developing relationships with current and potential partner organizations, administering grant awards, and evaluating results.The Foundation was founded in 1985 by Gene and Mary Frey and consists of three active generations of family members. The mission is to strengthen the community through direct giving to organizations that promote self-sufficiency and stimulate creative change, resulting in improved quality of life… Show more Responsible for identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, developing relationships with current and potential partner organizations, administering grant awards, and evaluating results.The Foundation was founded in 1985 by Gene and Mary Frey and consists of three active generations of family members. The mission is to strengthen the community through direct giving to organizations that promote self-sufficiency and stimulate creative change, resulting in improved quality of life for all. The work is centered around two key mission areas: Housing: Programs that focus on the continuum of housing for individuals and families. Education: Innovative programs in the k-12 environment that narrow the achievement gap. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Leading the process of innovation and change management within the organization. Responsible for identifying strategies, program opportunities, and partnerships that will advance the mission of Youthprise. Utilizing the design thinking process to facilitate a series of grant-making strategies, collaborative partnerships, and community-wide learning opportunities. Scouting market research methods for novel ideas and insights, new strategic innovations, and introducing tools and processes… Show more Leading the process of innovation and change management within the organization. Responsible for identifying strategies, program opportunities, and partnerships that will advance the mission of Youthprise. Utilizing the design thinking process to facilitate a series of grant-making strategies, collaborative partnerships, and community-wide learning opportunities. Scouting market research methods for novel ideas and insights, new strategic innovations, and introducing tools and processes that encourage creative thinking. Leads the Youth Innovation grant strategy and provides executive board engagement and support. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Building an infrastructure for youth philanthropy. Responsible for providing strategic thinking and innovative strategies for engaging youth in all areas of the organization and the out of school time field. Lead in the implementation and sustainability for three core philanthropic and grant-making strategies; Change Fellows, Youth Directed Giving (YouthBank International) and the Participatory Action Research Network. Design and facilitate a series of trainings and learning… Show more Building an infrastructure for youth philanthropy. Responsible for providing strategic thinking and innovative strategies for engaging youth in all areas of the organization and the out of school time field. Lead in the implementation and sustainability for three core philanthropic and grant-making strategies; Change Fellows, Youth Directed Giving (YouthBank International) and the Participatory Action Research Network. Design and facilitate a series of trainings and learning opportunities on philanthropy and creating community change. Facilitate using a design thinking process to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions. Identify needs and opportunities for innovation with grantees and partner organizations. Show less

A major in Youth Studies helps students gain the knowledge and resources needed to work with young people from every walk of life, with an emphasis on urban youth and those from diverse communities. Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom, students are out in the community, putting what they have learned to work.

The 17-credit Leadership Minor program is interdisciplinary, multidimensional, experiential, and global. Students explore and experience multiple frameworks of leadership. The program prepares students for real-life leadership experiences, both on campus and in the larger global community by combining social change theories of leadership with authentic community leadership.

St. Paul/Minneapolis Mn

Oversaw the strategic design and implementation of the Youth Innovation Fund. Emphasized a more collaborative utilization of youth-based resources. Provided representation on committees and workgroups with other local or state youth related organizations, Identified, mapped, and researched innovative programs and community resources on a local, state, and national level. Conducted research on what works, supported and promoted current studies within the field, and maintained a knowledge… Show more Oversaw the strategic design and implementation of the Youth Innovation Fund. Emphasized a more collaborative utilization of youth-based resources. Provided representation on committees and workgroups with other local or state youth related organizations, Identified, mapped, and researched innovative programs and community resources on a local, state, and national level. Conducted research on what works, supported and promoted current studies within the field, and maintained a knowledge base on current research. Provided expertise and trainings on best practices for youth engagement/youth voice/service-learning, etc. trainings for orientation sessions, retreats, and monthly meetings for state-wide AmeriCorps Promise Fellows. Show less

Lead overall program direction and implementation for national service-learning programs. Directed a school-based online learning community for k-12 educators, designed and implemented trainings and professional development, cultivated and maintained relationships, and assisted with the membership and marketing efforts. Managed membership of 1100 individuals and 200 schools. Oversaw federal grant program with 26 schools utilizing STEM based service-learning in three urban areas: Twin… Show more Lead overall program direction and implementation for national service-learning programs. Directed a school-based online learning community for k-12 educators, designed and implemented trainings and professional development, cultivated and maintained relationships, and assisted with the membership and marketing efforts. Managed membership of 1100 individuals and 200 schools. Oversaw federal grant program with 26 schools utilizing STEM based service-learning in three urban areas: Twin Cities, Chicago, and the Gulf Coast. Managed a six week summer of service program in 5 schools for middle school students in the Gulf Coast, as part of the recovery effort post hurricane Katrina and Rita. Show less

Assisted with proposal writing and grant administration, including prospect research, letters of inquires, and final reports. Part-time assistant with after-school programming for girls.

Recruited, trained, retained, and managed volunteers and maintained the volunteer database. Primary contact for hospital social workers to regulate intakes and conduct orientations for new residents. A member of Camp Wapiyapi Board of Directors, Brent’s Place liaison and program co-director. Managed and implemented enrichment programs and seasonal activities for young people with cancer. Educated residents and enforced strict cleaning guidelines and foundation policies.

Developed a youth-focused Brent’s Place/childhood cancer awareness presentation.Developed child safety training for incoming caregivers specific to the needs of the child. Created summer educational activities for children-patients and siblings. Program assistant for camp Wapiyapi

Executive Education Design Thinking

Ma, Philanthropic Studies

Ba, Leadership Communication

Activities and Societies: Student Senate, Student MOVE, Alternative Spring Break Program, Rotaract, and