John Czyscon

John Czyscon

Development Associate (former)

Professional Bio

John Czyscon brings over seven years of development experience to FMR. Prior to his current position, John worked with several regarded cultural and advocacy organizations including: The Museum of Russian Art, The Bakken Museum, OutFront Minnesota, and Minnesota AIDS Project.

With a demonstrated history of working with non-profit organizations, John has been responsible for the management of robust membership programs, coordination of annual campaigns, and oversight of organization’s Customer Relationship Management software.

John holds bachelor's degrees in political science and public administration, plus a minor in biology, from Winona State University.

FMR Role through December 2020

In his role as Development Associate, John supports the development team to grow financial resources, expand membership and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors and partners. These efforts help to sustain FMR's mission to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in our region.

Personal Details

In his leisure time, John enjoys spending time in the community garden, exploring the Twin Cities’ various neighborhoods and linocut printmaking.

Contact

memberships@fmr.org, 651.222.2193 x19

Upcoming Events

August 13 through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
TPT, Twin Cities PBS
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.