Clare Richards

The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is the vehicle through which business executives, healthcare and education leaders, civic and community leaders, local government leaders, partner organizations, and community members come together in guiding efforts towards making the Greater St. Cloud, MN region one of the best places to live and work in America.

Since 1985, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) has worked to engage people, connect resources and build a better community. We work tirelessly to provide grants for capital campaigns, local programs and other initiatives that improve the quality of life in the greater St. Cloud region. As a member of the Board of Directors, I’m committed to the long-term mission and vision of the organization. I participate in regular board meetings, as well as other organization events, to help… Show more

Since 1985, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) has worked to engage people, connect resources and build a better community. We work tirelessly to provide grants for capital campaigns, local programs and other initiatives that improve the quality of life in the greater St. Cloud region. As a member of the Board of Directors, I’m committed to the long-term mission and vision of the organization. I participate in regular board meetings, as well as other organization events, to help set policies, approve organization decisions, evaluate strategies, and promote growth. Show less

The Center for Integrative Leadership is a University of Minnesota-wide Center representing our professional schools’ commitment to shared leadership for public good. University partners include the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the College of Education and Human Development, the School of Public Health, and the University of Minnesota Law School. The Center for Integrative Leadership seeks to catalyze and inform collaborative action for public good by the… Show more

The Center for Integrative Leadership is a University of Minnesota-wide Center representing our professional schools’ commitment to shared leadership for public good. University partners include the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the College of Education and Human Development, the School of Public Health, and the University of Minnesota Law School. The Center for Integrative Leadership seeks to catalyze and inform collaborative action for public good by the business, government, and non-profit sectors. As a member of the Advisory Council, my role is to contribute meaningfully to fulfilling and sustaining the Center’s work of growing understanding of and
capacity for leadership across the business, government and non-profit sectors for public good. Show less

As the 2016-17 President and founder of the Saint Cloud Rotaract Club, my primary role is to ensure that the club’s professional and leadership development activities are successful and that our service projects benefit the Saint Cloud community as well as international communities. The Saint Cloud Rotaract club started meeting in fall of 2015, and was officially chartered with Rotaract International in March, 2016.

President responsibilities include:
• Conducting effective club… Show more

As the 2016-17 President and founder of the Saint Cloud Rotaract Club, my primary role is to ensure that the club’s professional and leadership development activities are successful and that our service projects benefit the Saint Cloud community as well as international communities. The Saint Cloud Rotaract club started meeting in fall of 2015, and was officially chartered with Rotaract International in March, 2016.

President responsibilities include:
• Conducting effective club meetings with detailed agendas that allow enough time for reports from officers and committee members
• Chairing meetings of the board of directors
• Appointing all standing and special committees, with board approval, and serving as an ex officio member of all committees
• Appointing committee chairs based on individuals’ experience, and seeking their opinions about committee members
• Delegating responsibilities to help members develop their leadership skills for future club leadership roles
• Encouraging club members to get involved in projects by building on their skills and interests
• Ensuring that club activities and service projects are successfully promoted and executed
• Monitoring membership to maintain an age and gender balance
• Communicating and collaborating with the Rotarian adviser, Rotary club members, and district Rotaract officers. Show less

Granite Table is an initiative to build collaboration among the residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations in the six communities of Central Minnesota by focusing attention and resources on structural problems in the region. The end goal is to create a vibrant, thriving, diverse, and sustainable community that attracts people to live, work, and play. Granite Table has engaged a steering committee of individuals representing various views in the community to maximize… Show more

Granite Table is an initiative to build collaboration among the residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations in the six communities of Central Minnesota by focusing attention and resources on structural problems in the region. The end goal is to create a vibrant, thriving, diverse, and sustainable community that attracts people to live, work, and play. Granite Table has engaged a steering committee of individuals representing various views in the community to maximize collaboration. Community leadership and partners will collectively assess the Central MN region's performance and direction to determine where improvements and innovations are most needed to get positive and measurable results.

Granite Table follows the Communities of Excellence Framework based on Baldrige's Principles of Improvement as part of a national learning collaborative with more than 40 other USA communities. The framework focuses on economic vitality, health, education, safety and infrastructure, and quality of life. It uses a community systems perspective to optimize the entire system. A fundamental purpose of Granite Table is to encourage beliefs and behaviors found in high-performing communities.

As a member of the Steering Committee, my role is to help guide the decisions, strategies, and actions of the collaborative. Show less

As the Rotary District 5950 Rotaract Chair, my goal is to promote, support, and grow Rotaract clubs within and beyond our district. This includes:
- Developing key materials to support the development of clubs
- Deliver presentations, webinars, and 1-on-1 consulting regarding starting and maintaining successful Rotaract clubs
- Representing District 5950 on a regional, national, and global stage
- Assist in the founding of new Rotaract clubs, including e-clubs and hybrid clubs… Show more

As the Rotary District 5950 Rotaract Chair, my goal is to promote, support, and grow Rotaract clubs within and beyond our district. This includes:
- Developing key materials to support the development of clubs
- Deliver presentations, webinars, and 1-on-1 consulting regarding starting and maintaining successful Rotaract clubs
- Representing District 5950 on a regional, national, and global stage
- Assist in the founding of new Rotaract clubs, including e-clubs and hybrid clubs
- Connect district Rotaract clubs to one another Show less

As the Programming Committee Co-Chair, I worked to ensure that the events put on by AAFCM are of high quality and offer value to our members. This involved seeking out speakers, organizing venue details, reaching out to local business leaders for event sponsorship, and ensuring that each event is executed smoothly. With the help of the other Programming Co-Chairs, we provided networking opportunities to the local advertising and creative community, as well as opportunities for professional and… Show more

As the Programming Committee Co-Chair, I worked to ensure that the events put on by AAFCM are of high quality and offer value to our members. This involved seeking out speakers, organizing venue details, reaching out to local business leaders for event sponsorship, and ensuring that each event is executed smoothly. With the help of the other Programming Co-Chairs, we provided networking opportunities to the local advertising and creative community, as well as opportunities for professional and personal growth.

As the Membership Committee Co-Chair, I worked to increase our membership numbers from year-to-year and communicate the value of our club to current members. By setting goals and exploring new tactics, my co-chair and I successfully brought awareness to local professionals and students about all that AAFCM has to offer. Some of these tactics included targeted marketing, social media outreach, e-mail marketing, personal messages through platforms like LinkedIn, presentations, and classroom discussions. With a background in graphic design, I was also able to help revamp the homepage and membership sub-pages on the AAFCM website to drive visitors to learn more about membership.

As a result from these innovative outreach methods, AAFCM has won awards in the Membership category of Club Achievements over the past two years. These awards are recognized on a national platform with the American Advertising Federation, and have aiding in our club winning Club of the Year for the 2015-16 year in one of the most competitive divisions in the nation. Show less