Friday, March 31, 2017

[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] March 2017

[#mnrising Dispatch] March 2017

Spring's arrival signals an annual period of re-birth and change. In the spirit of new growth and during a time of increasing light, consider ways to help yourself notice and welcome the transition, including mindfulness, movement, and intentional connection. In the midst of Women's History Month, this month's LOCUS and @weare_ywoc WOCI "Speed Mentoring" Happy Hour provided an intimate networking opportunity for established and emerging women leaders to learn from and inspire one another. Check out this edition of the #mnrising Dispatch to discern opportunities for likewise investing in yourself and your community in this season of renewal.

2017-2018 Windcall Residency Program

Windcall Institute

"Sabbaticals for organizers on the frontlines of change" If you're an organizer, you know it takes courage, commitment and risk. We honor you and invite you apply to the Windcall Residency Program to boost your creativity, health and resilience to make systemic change. Windcall is for community and labor organizers working in communities of color and low-income communities. Windcall Residencies are free, three weeks long, and take place in nature rich locations. At Windcall there is no schedule, no demands. At Windcall, you'll be in a cohort with other organizers - mostly people of color and women - with time, space, and suggested practices to allow new ideas and ways of being to arise, reflect on and release the effects of oppression, and transform your sense of purpose. Applications due April 24. [Read more.]


Accepting Applications: RISE Fellowships

New Sector Alliance

We're excited to announce that New Sector is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 RISE Fellowship with a priority deadline of April 17th! We are looking for candidates that are highly-motivated, skilled, early career professionals who are passionate about social impact. If you are or know students or alumni that meet that description, we hope you'll encourage them to apply! The RISE Fellowship is an 11-month professional development program designed for emerging leaders with up to 5 years of professional work experience. New Sector matches Fellows into full-time employment at one of our social impact partner host-sites, while also providing monthly professional development trainings, mentorship, and individual career coaching to support their long-term careers in the social sector. [Read more.]
 

"Run As You Are"

VoteRunLead

We are ready for a new kind of public servant and now is the time for you to jump in! In Part 1 of “Run As You Are”, we will learn from 3 women with non-traditional backgrounds who ran and won. You’ll leave knowing how your work experience, background, and life’s journey make you the right candidate for right now! We will run through a self-assessment so you can better understand the transferable skills you already possess and how to market them in this new political environment. This is a 90 minutes online intensive, part of a three part series. Take one or the experience the full series comprised of Part 1: You Are Perfect for Political Office, Part 2: 90 Day Challenge, and Part 3: Your 2018 Campaign Plan. You will receive login information following registration. Run As You Are. You’re Ready! We’ll prove it! [Read more.]

2017 Nonprofit Leadership Awards

MN Council of Nonprofits
 
Do you know someone who is an incredible leader that deserves some recognition? Nominate them for a Nonprofit Leadership Award by April 20! In 2017, YNPN Twin Cities and the Center for Integrative Leadership (CIL) at the University of Minnesota will join MCN in recognizing nonprofit leaders with three distinct awards: Catalytic Leader (emerging leader), Visionary Leader (mid-career leader), and  Transformational Leader (experienced leader). Nominees in each category should demonstrate the highest level of integrity and dedication, as well as meet several key criteria, including: Dedicated to working in the nonprofit sector; Interested in building organizational, individual and sector leadership; Instill passion in themselves and the people with whom they work; Aware of their role and impact in their organization and the sector. [Read more.]

News from the Network

Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators!

The Avant Garde
Saturday, April 1
Doors: 8:00pm
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

MSP Mingle
Make It. MSP.
5:00pm - 6:30pm
U.S. Bank
800 Nicollet Mall, Mpls

4th Annual Conference
Women in Entrepreneurship
Wednesday, April 5
12:30pm - 6pm
Carlson School of Management

Break the Bubble
Wednesday, April 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lakes and Legends

The LEAD Project
Board applicationdeadline: Monday, April 17 at 11:59pm

Consumers Celebration
Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota (CUB)
Tuesday, April 18
5:00pm - 7:15pm
Metro State University

Social Network Analysis
Bagels Beyond Boundaries
Thursday, April 20
8:30am - 9:30am
Humphrey School

20th Anniversary Celebration
Ann Bancroft Foundation
Thursday, April 20
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Minneapolis Event Center

Ending Homelessness Together Benefit
St. Stephen's Minneapolis
Saturday, April 22
7:00pm
UST Law Center Atrium

EDTalks: Voices Rising
Monday, April 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Icehouse
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Thursday, March 30, 2017

[Blog Buddies] Noticing now: Musings on mindfulness

It's a pleasure to be back on the YNPN Twin Cities blog with my latest guest post: "Noticing now: Musings on mindfulness." I invite you to take a deep breath, and read on!

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