Thursday, June 30, 2016

[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] June 2016


[#mnrising Dispatch] June 2016

As this election year continues to heat up, we were excited last week to host a powerful event in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio's Generation Listen entitled, "Keeping It 100: Politics In Your Community," highlighting the unique civic pathways of four young Minnesota changemakers. Check out event photos online and watch for more news next month to access the broadcast or podcast featuring Nevada Littlewolf, Luis Moreno, Abeer Syedah, Kevin Vollmers, and moderated by MPR's Doualy Xaokaothao! Summer boasts ever more ways to get involved and connected to creating civic change across the state (check out the news from the network column at right for some ideas) and is also the perfect time to unwind as a resident and simply enjoy Minnesota's arts, parks, lakes, concerts, recreation, foods-on-sticks, and more with family and friends. In all cases, enjoy the sunshine and celebration of our shared natural resources and community capital!

May 10 Identity-Driven Leadership Workshop Recap

The Ashlees
On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, Minnesota Rising and sister initiative, LOCUS, hosted an identity-driven leadership workshop as a part of this year’s BushCONNECT. More than 50 people spent the day immersed in thoughtful reflection and courageous conversations about race, ranging from strategies for self-care and community healing to unpacking the meaning of allyship and empowerment. To get the day started, facilitators led participants through a series of brief exercises to emphasize individual identity exploration and active listening as the foundation for the day’s work. Aeriel and Kyle Ashlee, of Ashlee Consulting LLC, helped frame the day-long program with a story-centered lens, encouraging participants to speak from their own lived experience and value the gift of bearing witness to others’ stories. [Read more.]

Free July Trainings for People of Color

Board Repair

Board Repair is hosting two July trainings for people of color interested in nonprofit board service or already serving on boards! Those serving on their first nonprofit board or wanting to better understand nonprofit board service before committing to serve on a board can attend the Board Basics Boot Campon July 13. You'll learn typical board responsibilities, identify the nuances of board authority and relationships, and discuss how you would respond to specific board scenarios. Those who are already serving on a nonprofit board may benefit from intermediate Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance on July 27. Become more comfortable with nonprofit finance by walking through real nonprofit examples and reports that will help you understand jargon, accounting rules, roles and responsibilities, and procedures and policies. [Read more.]

News from the Network

Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators!

Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) Application Deadline: Friday, July 1 at Midnight CST

Lean Startup Xena Style: Customer Discovery
Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
Friday, July 8
8:00am - 10:00am
Carlson School of Management

2016 Fellows Fundraiser Brunch
New Leaders Council
Saturday, July 9
11:00am - 2:00pm
Darby's Pub and Grill

Second Tuesday Networking
YPOTC
Tuesday, July 12
4:30pm - 7:00pm
UNION Restaurant

#MakeItMSP at Bastille Day Block Party
Newcomer Nosh
Sunday, July 17
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbette

Policy and a Pint: Next Generation Leaders - Young Minnesotans Serving Public Office
Citizens League & 89.3 The Current
Tuesday, July 19
Doors: 5:30pm Program: 6:00pm
Minneapolis Events Center

#92: Social Media Case Studies
SMBMSP
Friday, July 22, 2016
8:00am - 10:00am
514 Studios

Broach the Subject: An Evening with Cheryl Strayed
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Tuesday, July 26
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Solar Arts by Chowgirls
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