[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] January 2016

[#mnrising Dispatch] January 2016 Happy new year! We kicked off 2016 with an illuminating event this past week co-hosted by MPR News host Tom Weber entitled, "New Year, New Conversations with Minnesota Rising." With a focus on race, politics, and media, participants at Sweeney's Saloon shared their insights on the at-times polarizing and paralyzing political dynamics and also reminded each other of the seeds of hope currently present in our communities and that can be conjured up by imagining a politics that works. There is a clear appetite for continuing to gather together, dialogue, and take action to shift, in ways big and small, structures and institutions in order that we reflect more equitable investment and outcomes across this land we presently refer to as Minnesota. To continue the conversation and help emerging leaders develop the collective capacity to speak bravely and act boldly, join us at the next Sounding Board Session on Monday, February 1 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. RSVP to minnesotarising[at]gmail.com for details!   VOTE2016 Attend VOTE2016 event on Thursday 2/25   This is going to be an important election year in Minnesota and we need to make sure all eligible Minnesotans get out and vote. Join Secretary Simon five days before precinct caucuses to learn about new voter outreach efforts and hear how you can get involved in 2016. After the Secretary's address, choose from one of two brief workshops:What happens at a precinct caucus? Join representatives from the two major parties to learn how to participate in each party's precinct caucus process on Tuesday, March 1. Building the next generation of poll workers. Learn how you can be involved with recruiting new people to serve as poll workers, with a special emphasis on bilingual citizens, youth and people of color. [Read more.] Workforce challenges spur region-wide discussions Chet Bodin, Greater Minnesota Rising As the end of 2015 nears, it's important to revisit the trends that inspired Greater Minnesota Rising (GMR), and how our research evolved this year. Economically speaking, 2015 saw a return to unemployment reminiscent of the 1990's and a record number of job vacancies. It's likely that Baby Boomers will retire at an even faster pace in 2016, and Millennials will continue to fill the void. What will be missed are the years of experience, vast connections, and leadership traits of the Baby Boomer generation. These assets, honed over decades, won't be easy to replace. By numbers alone, it will be nearly impossible. [Read more.] Facing Race Ambassador Awards Nominations due 2/15 The Facing Race Ambassador Awards proudly presented by The Saint Paul Foundation celebrate and honor the leadership of individuals working toward racial equity and supporting the vitality of communities of color in Minnesota. Racial inequity cuts across many facets of our society, limiting access, opportunity and quality of life. Unsung heroes across the state from every walk of life are addressing the pervasiveness of racial inequity by raising awareness of its presence and destructive impact and finding ways to eliminate it from our systems and practices. We honor their work. 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Facing Race Ambassador Awards. [Read more.] February 17 Chapter Makeover Party Social Enterprise Alliance Twin Cities Hello friends of social enterprise! The Social Enterprise Alliance Twin Cities is convening stakeholders like you who are interested in building a purpose driven economy in the Twin Cities. We believe sales of products or services can advance nonprofits' missions and that Public Benefit Corporations are critical assets in growing our local economy. We also believe SEA-TC has an important role to play in building momentum, capacity, and impact for social enterprise and the many practitioners in this sector. We're calling all social enterprise advocates and allies to help us craft our "New Year's Resolutions." Please join us in creating the pathway forward for SEA-TC! [Read more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! New Sector Alliance Social Impact Fellowships Applications due February 1 Make your organization's next video WORK Bully Creative Shop & Line Break Media Wednesday, February 3 6:30pm - 8:30pm Intermedia Arts 2016 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Call for Proposals Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Due Sunday, February 7 Second Tuesday Networking Event featuring Bridging MN YPOTC Tuesday, February 9 5:30pm - 8:30pm Seven Sushi btb The Wintry Mix Break the Bubble Tuesday, February 9 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fulton Brewing Policy and a Pint: One Byte at a Time - Using Technology to Solve Community Problems  Citizens League Wednesday, February 10 Doors 5:30pm; Program 6pm Amsterdam Bar and Hall B'Cause we Care GTCUW Arise Project Thursday, February 11 5:30pm - 7:30pm Libertine De Hombre a Hombre NAVIGATE MN Saturday, February 13 8:30am - 5:00pm Metropolitan State University Mind Opener: The Economic Status of Minnesotans Citizens League Wednesday, February 17 7:30am - 8:30am Downtowner Woodfire Grille #87: Content Kickstart - Get the Most out of your Video Content SMBMSP Monday, February 22 8:00am - 10:00am 514 Studios Strategies for Social Justice Storytelling: 3-part series Line Break Media February 23 + March 1 + March 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm 2016-2017 MN LEND Fellowships Applications due February 29 2016-2017 Windcall Residency and Coaching Program Applications due March 1   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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Accepting Applications: New Sector's Summer and RISE (11-month) Social Impact Fellowships

In the spirit of service that Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. exemplified, consider today this invitation to engage in community leadership through a New Sector Alliance Fellowship. Learn more about the Summer and RISE social impact fellowships and apply by the February 1 deadline!

Applications Due February 1st for New Sector's Social Impact Fellowships! Passionate about alleviating poverty, closing the achievement gap, engaging in environmental issues, working toward healthier futures, and more? Consider applying to a New Sector Fellowship, a paid intensive opportunity for emerging leaders and students who are committed to the social sector. New Sector matches committed, interested, and skilled early-career leaders with a nonprofit organization in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, or the Twin Cities to serve full-time completing projects that allow organizations to more effectively achieve their missions. Fellows join a peer-learning community where they participate in training, mentoring, and coaching to build skills needed for social sector careers. There are both summer and 11-month opportunities. Dates February 1st is the next deadline for all Fellowship programs!  Summer Fellowship: June 6, 2016 - August 19, 2016 or June 13, 2016 - August 26, 2016 RISE Fellowships: September 6, 2016 to July 28, 2017 Lean more, connect with us, and apply at http://newsector.org!

You're Invited: New Year, New Conversations with Minnesota Rising and MPR News' Tom Weber

New Year, New Conversations with Minnesota Rising and MPR News' Tom Weber Monday, January 25, 2016 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sweeney's Saloon Register online by 1/22 to save your seat!

You are invited to attend: Minnesota Rising, along with invited special guest MPR News host Tom Weber, is providing an opportunity for dialogue about the key issues and insights on the minds of emerging leaders. As we enter into 2016, race, power, and politics are at the forefront of the news and community conversations. These topics are national, local, and deeply personal, requiring attention from each of us individually and all of us collectively.   Through a facilitated World Cafe format, participants will have an opportunity to share with one another their reflections, stories, and questions related to equity and community change. There will also be time attendees to interact with other interested, interesting participants in attendance. Join us at Sweeney's Saloon on Monday, January 25th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for an engaging evening discussing current events and defining issues for the year ahead! *Light appetizers will be provided. Event attendees are responsible for the cost of their beverages and additional food. Attend Event Sweeney's Saloon 96 Dale Street North Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Choose

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“You don't choose the times you live in, but you do choose who you want to be, and you do choose how you want to think.”

-Grace Lee Boggs

Time to be patient

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"There is a close connection between speed and impatience. Our culture has become so speeded up today that no one has time to be patient. People in a hurry cannot be patient—so people in a hurry cannot really love. To love, we need to be sensitive to those around us, which is impossible if we are racing through life engrossed in all the things we need to do."

-Eknath Easwaran