This workshop is a comprehensive approach to understanding poverty and generational poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to alleviate poverty. Participants will review poverty research, examine a theory of change, and analyze poverty through the prism of the hidden rules of class, resources, family structure and language. Throughout …
Pathfinders – Services Offered
The services offered by Pathfinders RC&D are utilized by small businesses, cities, and non-profits to create and maintain vital functions of their operations. Pathfinders helps Iowa’s communities by offering services to community groups, local governments, small businesses, and individuals. Our involvement with partners varies from project to project. Some partnerships span several years and include ongoing collaborative work toward a …
2020 Summer SWCD Internships Available
Looking for a summer internship in conservation? THIS is a great opportunity being offered by the Mahaska and Marion County Soil & Water Conservation Districts! Open to any students currently enrolled in college or recent graduate majoring in a field of study related to agriculture, conservation, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations, urban planning, or environmental sciences. This position …
Shop Local This Holiday Season
Shop local this Holiday season because it is a great way to buy unique and special presents while also supporting your local economy! There are many artisans and antique stores in Iowa! Six reasons to shop local this Holiday season: Less single-use plastics Reduce need for shipping materials Support local artists, businesses, and craftspeople Don’t wait for products to ship …
Events Calendar: November – December
Pathfinders serves Southeast Iowa. In the area, we have a lot of amazing events coming up. Here is an Events Calendar for Southeastern Iowa. We hope you find activities to enjoy this Holiday Season! Events Calendar: November 29 – Parade of Lights, Fort Madison Nov 29 – Dec 31 – Christmas in the Villages, Van Buren County November 30 – …
Grant Writing Services with Pathfinders
Utilize Our Grant Writing Services Are you starting a new venture and need the grant proposal to fund your next project? Pathfinders offer grant writing services that have been available for more than a decade. We provide thorough research and understanding of your vision to the funders you are contacting to support your project. This is something we take pride …
NAAMLP 2020 Scholarship Available
NAAMLP is a non-profit, professional organization that promotes the reclamation and restoration of lands affected by abandoned mining throughout the nation. Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) established the national Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). A …
Pathfinders – What Do We Do?
What is Pathfinders? Pathfinders helps Iowa’s communities by working with community groups, local governments, small businesses, and individuals. We are flexible with how to assist communities in their projects. Some of the services we offer are listed below: Fiscal Management Grant Administration Grant Writing Small Business Loans Project Development & Facilitation Where We Work Strategic Planning Where We Work Portfolio …
Pathfinders RC&D Looking for New Historic Hills Byway and Project Coordinator
Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development’s (RC&D) is accepting applications for a new position opening. Executive Director Ashley Utt is looking to grow services in their local six county coverage and seeking an individual who is wanting to help the local communities with natural resource conservation, economic and regional development, grant writing and overall community growth, as well as leading and …
Pathfinders RC&D Revolving Loan Fund
How Can We Help YOU? Through our Revolving Loan Fund, Pathfinders RC&D offers a loan to creative, local business owners to build our community vibrancy and to enrich local economies. We are passionate about grass-roots entrepreneurship and what to put our money where our mouth is – literally. Are you a small business owner in a natural resource or value …