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We are excited to have Ceara on our team and look forward to the impact she will make in strengthening the Carver County community!

Please join us in welcoming Ceara Golden as the new Development Manager at Community Foundation for Carver County!

Ceara Golden joined the team in April 2026 as Development Manager, bringing a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and community impact. Her career has focused on building meaningful relationships and strengthening communities, with experience supporting a variety of nonprofit organizations across the Twin Cities and Chicago. Ceara holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Writing for Advancement in Nonprofits from DePaul University, where she was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student for the School of Public Service. She also earned her BA in Film and Media from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Outside of work, Ceara enjoys paddle boarding, traveling, and spending time with her many nieces and nephews.

A big thank you to all of our EmpowerCF 2026 sponsors.

Your support makes this conference possible. Because of you, we are able to bring together for this two day impactful event filled with learning sessions, networking and your investment in this work helps strengthen communities, spark new ideas, and support the continued growth and impact of community foundations across our region. We are grateful for your partnership and your commitment to making a difference.

Thank you for helping make EmpowerCF a success!

Blandin Foundation
Minnesota Council on Foundations
Lathrop GPM
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Initiative Foundation
U.S. Bank
akoyaGO
Brave North Technology
Woodbury Community Foundation
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation