[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] September 2013

[#mnrising Dispatch] September 2013 Fall has arrived and the schoolyard is not the only place for teamwork and partnership - we're thrilled to invite you to become involved with the Minnesota Rising 2013 Un/Conference: Cultivating Capacity for Collective Leadership!  The Un/Conference planning team encourages each of you and/or your emerging leader groups to consider engaging in one of the following ways: Register for the 2013 Un/Conference on Saturday, November 16 at DLR Group Submit a 50-minute breakout session proposal by Tuesday, October 1 Submit a 4-minute Show and Tell presentation topic by Tuesday, October 1 Sign your emerging leader group on as a Network Partner for cross-promotional partnership! We look forward to hearing from you and connecting with you soon! International Development Exchange and Action Summit Minnesota International NGOs Network (MINN)   Attend MINN's Inaugural International Development Exchange and Action Summit (IDEAS) on Friday, October 25, 2013. The first of its kind in Minnesota, this day-long conference will bring together leaders from nonprofit organizations, foundations, donor groups, the private sector, and educational institutions with a professional or personal interest in international work and a passion for assisting others. To be held at the University of St. Thomas campus in Minneapolis, the theme of Building Sustainable Impacts will be explored through a number of breakout sessions, workshops, and panel discussions on such topics as measuring results, building local partnerships, and creative funding mechanisms. [Read more.]  Give to the Max Day Young Professionals Event  Jared Rendell, GiveMN Strategy Cabinet Give to the Max Day is November 14th, 2013. I's a great day to celebrate, so for the second year in a row, the young professional communities of the Twin Cities, in partnership with GiveMN and Greater Twin Cities United Way are throwing the happy hour of all happy hours! It's geared toward young and young-thinking professionals and as an organization dedicated to engaging emerging talent, and we'd love to have your participation in some way to help in planning or executing this collaborative evening event. Fill out the very short form here to let us know how you'd like to engage! [Read more.]  Ed Jam Twin Cities: 48 Hours to Bridge the Gap Ed Jam Organizing Committee Minnesota has the nation's worst on-time graduation rates among Latinos and American Indians and is among the worst for black and Asian students. What can we do in 48 hours to help close this academic achievement gap? Ed Jam will be a gathering of people who are interested in improving K-12 education. We are teachers, non-profit leaders, school board members, parents, students, designers, developers and you! From October 17-19, we will bring our minds together to jam on what might be possible for the future of education in the Twin Cities. [Read more.] Young Professionals' Wealth Development Strategies Summit New Beginning Financial Group, LLC  On Saturday, October 19, 2013, New Beginning Financial Group and Ernest Comer III will partner to host the Young Professionals' Wealth Development Strategies Summit. The purpose of this event is to provide insight and informed perspective on how wealth can be developed through understanding cash flow, professional relationships, and the intricacies of entrepreneurship. What sets this summit apart from any other coaching or training that currently exists is a well-defined focus on much more than just making money. This event will add value and build upon the assets of our target audience and stakeholders by giving them personal access to empowering stories and effective strategies. [Read more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed network partners and collaborators! PhilanthroFair The LEAD Project Tuesday, October 1, 2013 5:00pm - 8:00pm Kieran's - Titanic Room "Winning at the Game of Office Politics" Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter of MBA Women International Thursday, October 3, 2013 5:30pm - 7:30pm University of St. Thomas Tap'd In Tales of Transformation Greater Twin Cities United Way Emerging Leaders Featuring Richard Davis, President & CEO, U.S. Bank and Sarah Caruso, President & CEO, United Way Thursday, October 3, 2013 5:30pm - 8:00pm The Depot, Minneapolis Schubert's Fifth Symphony St. Paul Chamber Orchestra club2030 Friday, October 4, 2013 8:00pm club2030 Happy Hour immediately following the concert $10 with discount code 'club2030' Ashoka Solutions Forum: Systems-Changing Health Innovations Ashoka Twin Cities Monday, October 7, 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm Minneapolis Public Radio, UBS Forum "Living the Dream" Annual Conference NAVIGATE MN Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:00am - 2:00pm Metropolitan State University Free EDITfest: Making Music, Making Change Saturday, October 12, 2013 7:00pm 331 Club in NE Mpls Music by Asker, Bomba de Luz, Phantom Tails, The Modern Era, and more! Free  2014 Bush Fellowship Program Bush Foundation The Bush Fellowship Program is open to anyone age 24 years and older who lives in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or one of the 23 sovereign nations that shares the same geographic area. Applications due October 14, 2013   Making Our #MNRising Mark! Don't forget to tag your upcoming emerging leader events, thoughts, musings, and more,#mnrising, on Twitter and Facebook. Let's aggregate and organize ourselves for increased interaction and potential for collaboration!

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