Rainah Ward

Business Development Manager | she/her/hers

Rainah is committed to building partnerships with organizations and businesses across Minnesota that connect communities and inspire generosity.

Since joining GiveMN in 2023, Rainah has led business development efforts focused on creating meaningful collaborations that advance GiveMN’s mission and expand its impact across the state. Drawing on her background in operationalizing startups and small businesses, she brings a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset to partnership development, helping organizations turn ideas into mutually beneficial initiatives. Whether developing collaborative campaigns, building sponsorship opportunities, or strengthening relationships with community and corporate partners, Rainah connects people and organizations around a shared purpose. 

A lifelong Minnesotan, Rainah earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Environmental Studies in 2019, before shifting into the business sector shortly after graduation. Since joining a nonprofit team, she enjoys having a connection with organizations doing all types of work and having a deeper level of involvement with her community. Outside of work, Rainah enjoys embracing every Minnesota season by exploring Minnesota’s parks and trails with her dog, Wilbur, staying in with a good book or puzzle, and discovering new breweries and cafés throughout the Twin Cities.