IQ Magazine

IQ Magazine: Our Readers Are Leaders

Published twice annually, the Initiative Foundation’s award-winning IQ Magazine features in-depth stories about the economy, communities and generosity in Central Minnesota. The magazine focuses on regional trends, community issues and local solutions and serves as a source of insight and intelligence for busy leaders. By raising up your voice, we inspire knowledge that inspires action. Subscribe to receive your complimentary copy in the mail every April and October. Want to support the continued publication of IQ Magazine? Advertise in IQ Magazine.

Fall 2024

Generational Goodness

Family with deep community roots models the way for local giving.

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Where Passion Meets Purpose

2024-2025 Initiators Fellows are leveraging lived experiences to drive meaningful social change. Read More

Homegrown Goodness

Search begins for 2024-2025 class of Initiators Fellowship social entrepreneurs. Read More

A Major Initiative

Meet the 2022-23 Initiators Fellows—seven emerging social entrepreneurs with big ideas for improving their communities. Read More

Making It OK

Businesses, organizations unite around campaign to reduce mental illness stigma. Read More

GroShed

Emily-based company provides stand-alone thermal sheds that grow year-round vegetables. Read More

Expanding & Empowering

Meet Minnesota's most promising social entrepreneurs. Read More

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