Education Foundation
Founded in 1979, the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation relies on donations and interest from investments to fund a variety of educational programs, internships and scholarships for North Dakota students.
The NDNAEF MISSION
"To provide the advancement of journalism education, study, research and development through financial assistance, internships, fellowships, lectureships and other means to enhance the newspaper profession in North Dakota."
NDNAEF Officers and Directors
Officers
Allison Olimb, Park River: President
Jackie Thompson, Grafton: Vice President
Directors
Steve Andrist, Bismarck
Brian Kroshus, Bismarck
Soojung Kim, Grand Forks
Amy Wobbema, New Rockford
Ellen Chaffee, Bismarck
Kathy Steiner, Jamestown
Angela Kolden, Amenia
Alyssa Meier, Bismarck (NDNA President)
Ex-Officio Members
Jill Friesz, Elgin (NDNA 1st VP)
Cecile Wehrman, Bismarck (Secretary/Treasurer; NDNA Executive Director)
Lifetime Honorary Board Members
William C. Marcil, Fargo
Roger Bailey, Hudson, Wisc.
Jill Denning Gackle, Bemidji, Minn.
Legal Counsel
Jack McDonald, Bismarck
Katie Winbauer, Bismarck
You Can Help!
If you would like to help assure the future of quality journalism in North Dakota, your contribution will be appreciated. The NDNA Education Foundation has been certified as an IRS 501 (c)(3) foundation and your donation is tax deductible.
Donations may be sent to:
NDNA Education Foundation
501 E Main Ave, Suite 75
Bismarck, ND 58501
If you have questions about the foundation, please call Cecile Wehrman at 701-223-6397, or email her at director@ndna.com.