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

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.