It's not about us. It's about you!
As a government partner and fellow public entity, Sourcewell shares a unique understanding of the day-to-day challenges you face. From cooperative contracts and related solutions to education and community resources, Sourcewell exists to serve the public good.
We have spent decades working alongside government, education, and public agencies, empowering them to better serve their communities through a wide range of tailored solutions, including:
- Hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative contracts ready for use
- Technology solutions for schools
- Regional programs and services to support area schools and communities — such as shared professional services and training opportunities — for our five-county service region in Minnesota
Leadership & Governance
We’re dedicated to service
Every offering is guided by:
Vision
We provide leading solutions that empower community success.
Mission
We are a force multiplier.
Values
Seek
We embrace curiosity by listening to the needs of others, professionally challenging ideas, looking for effective solutions, and promoting innovation and individual growth.
Empower
We are accountable and liberate others by maximizing individual strengths, encouraging transparency, removing barriers, promoting self-awareness, and expecting high standards of conduct.
Impact
We make a difference by providing exceptional service, transforming potential into action, fostering a positive culture, and acting with integrity.
Common Questions
Yes. Sourcewell is a service cooperative created by the Minnesota legislature as a local unit of government (Minn. Const. art. XII, sec. 3). Sourcewell is governed by local elected municipal officials and school board members. Minn. Stat. § 123A.21 Subd. 4 (2017). As a public agency, all Sourcewell employees are government employees.
All government and education entities can register with Sourcewell as a participating agency by completing a simple online registration form.
A Board of Directors governs Sourcewell, and is elected by full-voting members from a pool of county commissioners, city council members, mayors, or school board members from our five-county service area.