WORK EXPERTISE COMPANY NEWS & BLOG opus portal careers contact us Company Giving GIVING Building Community for a Better Tomorrow Community stewardship is at the core of our organization and has been a pillar of our history from the beginning. We give back to the communities where Team Opus members live, work and raise families. We have a strong, long-standing commitment to lending time and expertise to enhance these communities. INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION TO CONSTRUCTION & STEM Community stewardship is at the core of our organization. As a commercial real estate developer, designer and design-builder, connecting with our communities and supporting budding project managers, carpenters, engineers and more just makes sense. Find info and resources about introducing youth to careers in construction and STEM GERRY RAUENHORST BUILDING COMMUNITY AWARD To honor our founder's legacy of giving, Opus and the Opus Foundation® launched the Gerry Rauenhorst Building Community Award in 2015. Fueled by unwavering optimism, Gerry demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and a commitment to finding a better way to build a business, community and value-centered life. With an enduring belief that business has a responsibility to strengthen society, Gerry ensured giving back was a cornerstone of our organization. See Each Year's Award 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 ASSOCIATE ENGAGEMENT Our associates are dedicated to giving back, and we have many opportunities for associates to get involved. Founder's Day — Since 2012, we have honored our origins by hosting a company-wide volunteer day. Founder’s Day commemorates the day Gerry Rauenhorst signed the first contract for Rauenhorst Construction Co. Associates across the company volunteer with local affiliates of Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity. United Way Week — Since 2001, we've built strong team bonds while building awareness, raising money and volunteering. Through our volunteer efforts during the week, associates also contribute to the wellbeing of our communities. Opus Volunteer Council (OVC) — The OVC is an associate-driven initiative to plan and execute volunteer activities for Team Opus. Action Teams — Associates in each office serve as the link between the community and the Foundation. They help increase scale and impact by connecting the Foundation with community members, recommending grantees and providing input on funding strategies. Future Builders — The Opus Foundation has a strategic focus on introducing and preparing youth for careers in the construction industry. Future Builders is a true partnership between the Foundation and associates with grantmaking and hands-on activities planned and executed by associates. OPUS FOUNDATION® Since its founding in 2000, the Opus Foundation has awarded $43 million to projects and programs that build our communities. The Foundation awards over $3 million annually and supports nonprofit organizations in the following areas: Early Childhood Education — to provide high-quality experiences for preschool-age children, enhancing kindergarten readiness Youth Development — to promote healthy social and academic development of youth with an emphasis on supporting youth to stay in school and stay on track to pursue post-secondary education Workforce Development — to strengthen the workforce in our communities and help position and prepare under and unemployed individuals for career advancement and greater self-sufficiency Community Revitalization — to increase the vitality of economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, including the development of small businesses, affordable housing, and/or other important community assets such as community centers Pressing/Emerging Needs — to respond to emergency needs such as food, clothing or shelter resulting from economically challenging times Read Our Annual Reports 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 The Opus Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. MINNESOTA KEYSTONE PROGRAM The Minnesota Keystone Program recognizes companies that donate at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings to the community. Created in 1976 by business leaders, including our founder Gerry Rauenhorst, the program recognizes and encourages charitable giving. Learn More AWARD-WINNING We don't just say we value community stewardship; we show it in our actions and priorities. Our initiatives have earned numerous recognitions confirming the impact of our work, including the following: Minnesota Business Magazine Community Impact Awards Best in Class – Medium (2018) Minnesota Keystone Honored Company – Medium (2017) Greater Twin Cities United Way Best in Show – Small (2017) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Club Champion award (2016) Minnesota Keystone Honored Company (2004) LEARN MORE Mission About Us Safety Sustainability Giving Careers Offices Contact Us BUILDING COMMUNITY NEWS In the News: October 15, 2021 10/15/2021 University of St. Thomas Advancing DEI in Real Estate with Opus Foundation® Grant 9/22/2021 Kristin Ridley Collaboration Creates a Hub for Diverse Construction Businesses in St. Louis 9/20/2021 Dress for Success Indianapolis Provides Computer Literacy, Tech Access with Opus Foundation® Grant 9/16/2021 Opus Foundation® Awards Nearly $2M in Grants 9/9/2021 Kristin Ridley The Link Named Building Community Award Winner 8/20/2021 In the News: July 2, 2021 7/2/2021 Driven to Deliver: Introducing Youth to Careers in Construction & STEM 6/8/2021 In the News: May 21, 2021 5/21/2021 Helping Bring Economic Vitality & Independence to a Historic Kansas City Neighborhood 5/4/2021 Building on Our Values to Advance DEI 4/29/2021 Kelli M. Justesen In the News: April 16, 2021 4/16/2021 Committed: Our 2020 Philanthropy Annual Report 3/16/2021 Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities Expanding Resources 2/10/2021 Kit Bennett Society of St. Vincent de Paul Pilots Jobs Program for Homeless & Working Poor in Arizona 2/8/2021 Brett L. Hopper YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Deepens its Impact on Families 2/3/2021 Opus Foundation® Awards $1.2 Million in Grants 2/1/2021 Kristin Ridley Opus Foundation® Addresses Racial Equity 1/28/2021 Kristin Ridley Opus Foundation® Advances its Mission with Impact Investing 1/26/2021 Joe Downs Our Most Viewed Blog Posts of 2020 12/16/2020 See More News © 2021 The Opus Group. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Sign Up