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.

Spring 2024

Where Passion Meets Purpose

2024-2025 Initiators Fellows drive meaningful social and community change.

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A Fund for Fallen Soliders

New Partner Fund supports annual tribute to recognize honor, duty, sacrifice. Read More

Adrienne Benjamin

Benjamin crafts career as Anishinaabe artist, equity advocate, cultural educator. Read More

Elevating Entrepreneurs

Meet the winners of the Initiative Foundation’s inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur Showcase & Awards event. Read More

Disconnected

Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on society. What can we do to reverse course? Read More

Building Back Better

One year into a special grant round, local nonprofits are transforming their post-pandemic services. Read More

Turning the Page

Challenged by shrinking local newsrooms and changing readership, rural communities look for new ways to tell their stories. Read More

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