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Tag: NNF Board of Directors

  • Kikkan Randall Joins NNF Board

    Kikkan Randall with her Olympic gold (Photo: NNF)

    (Press release)

    August 14, 2018 — The National Nordic Foundation, known as NNF, is pleased to announce the addition of Kikkan Randall to the Board of Directors. Kikkan, a 2018 U.S. Nordic Skiing Olympic gold medalist, joins Billy Demong, U.S. Nordic Combined Olympic gold medalist, and the NNF Board to lead the development of the next generation of U.S. nordic athletes and future gold medalists.

    “I can’t think of a better person to add to our Board,” said NNF President, Joey Caterinichio. “Kikkan is the epitome of community success in our nation. Kikkan developed from her community to the top of the world with support from the NNF along the way and gives back so much.”

    “I am thrilled to be joining the NNF Board,” said Kikkan Randall, “NNF’s support early in my career was crucial for getting access to international experience.  Now I look forward to sharing my experience with the NNF Board to support our upcoming nordic champions!”

    About the NNF

    The mission of the National Nordic Foundation is to support athletic excellence in developing nordic skiing at all levels in the United States. The NNF has funded over one million dollars to U.S. nordic skiing development initiatives through our Pillar Projects. More details on our programs can be found on our website: www.nnf.ski. Through the outstanding fundraising efforts of individual donors, clubs and among skiing communities, the NNF bridges financial barriers to increases access and development that otherwise wouldn’t exist for our top U.S. athletes. NNF funding directly supports athletes and training programs across the entire nation, clubs and divisions. Board Members include: Joey Caterinichio, Craig Ward, Billy Demong, Jenny Barba, Reid Lutter, Gunther Kern, Yuriy Guzev and Kikkan Randall.

  • NNF Seeks Executive Director

    NNF Seeks Executive Director

    (Press release)

    The National Nordic Foundation is seeking the position of Executive Director/Director of Operations.

    The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is a non-profit organization that aids in the development of Nordic Skiers, Coaches, Officials, and venues lending financial support to both elite and grass roots programs in order to develop athletes within the Nordic Sports nationwide.

    Every year the NNF donates thousands of dollars to the development of Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping.

    Our Mission is to support athletic excellence in developing Nordic Athletes in the United States.

    The NNF Executive Director/Director of Operations will have a strong background in non-profit organizations along with strong fundraising and networking skills.

    These positions will work directly with the Board of Directors and manage the day-to-day operations of the NNF.

    Responsibilities to include but not limited:

    • Responsibility for and direction of NNF’s pillar projects.
    • Manage NNF fundraising projects.
    • Manage the vision and mission of the organization.
    • Manage the NNF finances and budget.
    • Marketing, production, and communication.
    • Increase fundraising campaigns and donor networking.
    • Direct grassroots fundraising campaigns.
    • Liaison between USST, USSA, USA Nordic and other partners of the NNF.
    • Community, national and club outreach.
    • Develop and maintain NNF website.
    • Some travel required.

    For more information and a full detailed job description regarding the NNF ED please visit: www.nationalnordicfoundation.org.  Interested applicants please send resume and letter of interest to NNF board of Directors at nnfsearch@gmail.com.

    Application deadline, November 10, 2017

  • NNF Board of Directors Elects New Chairman

     

    (Press release)

    The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is excited to announce the election of a new Chairman of the Board, Peter Ashley. Peter succeeds former Executive Director and long-time Board Chair, David Knoop who is moving into an unofficial advisory role with the organization. Over the past eight years, Knoop transformed the nearly-defunct National Cross Country Ski Education Foundation (NCCSEF) into a fundraising powerhouse that has contributed in excess of $1 million to developing nordic athletes since 2010.

    “I can look back to eight years ago,” says Knoop, “and there was a real need for an organization to fill in the gaps between what the clubs were capable of and what the U.S.S.A./U.S. Ski Team was doing. We had a few bright spots like Kikkan Randall and Andy Newell, but overall, the ‘Development Pipeline’ was more theory than practice. The NNF arose out of a need to create funding and a sustained budget for development programs.” David, further reflecting on the subsequent eight years: “The NNF is a success story that I’m very grateful to have been a part of and enjoy with so many of you. I know that the NNF will continue to be successful with your support and I wish everyone all the best and hope to see you around enjoying the sport and lifestyle that we love.”

    Peter Ashley, who has been on the NNF Board of Directors for the past two years brings a wealth of experience and connections from a lifetime in the skiing community. Among his many accomplishments, the Jackson, Wyo., native, spent nine seasons as a U.S. Ski Team coach before working over 20 years with Fischer Sports as National Sales and Marketing Manager for their Nordic Division.

    “This is an exciting time to be involved with the NNF,” says Peter.  “The past years’ results are a testament to the hard work of the nordic community over the last 20 years. I look forward to working with all the nordic clubs, coaches, athletes and the entire nordic community to continue and improve on the past years’ success. Soon we’ll announce the NNF funding of summer projects in 2017!”

    Executive Director, Hennie Kashiwa’s role remains unchanged. “I am very excited for the NNF to have Peter’s wealth of experience both in skiing and as a leader,” says Kashiwa. “As we transition, however, it is critical to recognize the work that Dave Knoop put into the NNF. Without Dave, the NNF would simply not exist as it does today. Both personally and as a member of the skiing community, I’d like to thank Dave for the monumental impact he’s had on our sport.”