Wayzata Conservancy
The Wayzata Conservancy was established in 2016 to advocate for and raise private philanthropic funds for Panoway. The City/Conservancy Partnership Agreement was approved by the City Council in August 2016 and outlines the roles and responsibilities of each institution related to fundraising and decision making
Help us create a more connected, clean and welcoming Lakeshore in Wayzata.
Conservancy Roles
Advocacy and Private Fundraising
- Provides fundraising expertise and capacity and is the primary liaison to the philanthropic community
- Coordinates and leads the pursuit of Private Funding and support the City as appropriate in securing Public Funding at the City’s direction.
- Advocates for the project’s long-term success through stakeholder communication, awareness, project coordination, and championing Panoway in the community.
- Abides by the highest legal and ethical standards for non-profit tax exempt organizations
- Manages and disperse all gifts, grants and contributions in accordance with its tax exempt status and mission
- Seeks the appropriate approvals of the Wayzata City Council and abides by the direction of the Council