You're Invited: YWCA Mankato Women's Leadership & Empowerment Conference 2025

YWCA Mankato invites you to their 2025 Women's Leadership & Empowerment Conference. See below for the conference overview and speaker bios!

Let’s Get Real ... It’s Time to Talk Money, Power, and Possibility.

We get it, money can be a complicated topic. But that’s exactly why this year’s Resilient & Ready: Women Taking Charge conference is the place to be. It’s where women gather to have real conversations about finances, freedom, and the systems that have shaped our stories ...and then learn how to rewrite them. This conference isn’t just about numbers. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and power. Together, we’re building a future where women transform the system ... even when it scares them. And here’s the best part: the first 125 registrants will receive a free copy of keynote speaker Janine Rogan’s groundbreaking book, The Pink Tax. WHEN: Wednesday, NOVEMBER 12th, 8:30am - 4:00 pm WHERE: CSU, BALLROOM, Minnesota State University, Mankato Don’t wait, seats are filling fast! Register NOW Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Janine Rogan Author, CPA, and founder of The Wealth Building Academy, Janine Rogan is internationally recognized for her work on closing the gender wealth gap. Her keynote will shine a light on The Pink Tax, the hidden costs that keep women at a disadvantage ... and challenge us to dismantle financial systems that no longer serve us. You’ll leave inspired, informed, and ready to take action.

Showcase Your Business at Our Resource Fair! Are you a local entrepreneur, organization, or woman-owned business ready to connect with hundreds of attendees? During our lunchtime Resource Fair, you can promote your services, products, and community impact. It’s a powerful opportunity to make meaningful connections and support women’s empowerment. [Reserve your vendor table here]

This conference wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our community partners and sponsors who believe in a future where women thrive. Your investment helps make this day of learning, connection, and empowerment a reality ... and for that, we are deeply grateful.

 

Accepting Applications: MINN Fellowship 2025–2026

 

MINN Fellowship 2025–2026 is Open!  We’re excited to announce that applications for the MINN Fellowship 2025–2026 are now open! Don’t miss your chance to join a transformative nine-month leadership program designed for emerging changemakers. Application Deadline: Thursday, October 24, 2025 Program Duration: October 2025 – June 2026 MINN Fellows will: Build meaningful networks and gain mentorship from experienced leaders Learn from diverse perspectives and enhance professional skills Pursue a project through the “Big Challenge”, with up to $200 in support for professional development and project expenses Transform passion into action while cultivating leadership, adaptability, and impact Who Should Apply? This fellowship is for both newcomers and seasoned professionals passionate about creating meaningful change. No prior experience in international development is required. Explore Our Alumni! Check out the directory of our talented alumni and see the impactful “Big Challenge” projects they’ve tackled. Please share this opportunity with your community and help inspire future leaders! Ready to Apply?

Apply Here MINN is a community of over 2,000 international practitioners and other supporters in Minnesota committed to doing global good, better.

Accepting Applications: 2026 Minnesota/Young American Leaders Program

The Minnesota Young American Leaders Program (MYALP) started in 2019 and takes place at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. The Program was launched from a partnership between the University of Minnesota's Center for Integrative Leadership, GREATER MSP’s Itasca Project, and Harvard Business School (HBS), and shares themes as well as selected faculty and content with the national Young American Leaders Program (YALP), which has been held in Boston since 2015. Both Programs focus on the US and regional competitiveness, shared prosperity, and cross-sector collaborations, and both seek to create relationships among civically focused leaders in our region and state.

 

Thus far, close to 400 Minnesota participants have participated in one of the two Programs building the connective tissue for cross-sector leadership across for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors in their communities.

 

MYALP 2026 will be welcoming cohorts from Greater Duluth, Greater Fargo-Moorhead, Greater Mankato, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, Greater Rochester, and Greater St. Cloud, and will be held May 17-20, 2026 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis, MN.

 

YALP 2026 will be welcoming cohorts from Minneapolis-St. Paul (as well as 13 other cities across the US), and will be held June 23-26, 2026 at Harvard Business School in Boston, MA. Please see the attached brochure for more information.

 

Nominations are now open and will remain open until October 30, 2025. Applications are now open and are due no later than November 20, 2025.

Nominations are not required. Interested individuals are welcome to apply directly and do not need to self-nominate.

 

Learn more about MYALP 2026

 

Information sessions regarding both the Minnesota and national Program will be offered on October 7, 2025. More information including registration can be found at HERE.