[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] September 2017

[#mnrising Dispatch] September 2017 As we in the Northern Hemisphere transition into the new, yet familiar, rhythms that fall brings, it's a ripe time for (re-)connection. In the weeks ahead, join Minnesota Rising at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits 2017 annual conference during the "Identity and Professional Development: Supporting Early-Career Professionals of Color" session and/or LOCUS at our next Family Dinner on October 4 to check in on and with one another. Whether at one of these events or another among those listed in this month's Dispatch, we hope you'll heed the calls for action, community-building, and taking steps to build the world we want to reap this harvest season. 2017 Civic Celebration Citizens League Rub elbows with other politically interested Minnesotans, catch up with old friends, meet new and interesting people – and have a good time doing it – at our annual Civic Celebration! Come for the social hour with complimentary bites, cash bar, and lively meet-and-greet, and stay for our program where we'll honor two civic trailblazers: Dr. Josie Johnson and Susan Kimberly. Our honorees this year have shown how an individual person can blaze a path that has ripple effects throughout the generations. We hope you can join us Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 5:30 at the Minneapolis Event Center! " [Read more.] Young Professional Networking Event Ann Bancroft Foundation   The blending of giving back to the community and career advancement is a natural combination; especially here in Minnesota. The Ann Bancroft Foundation invites Twin Cities professionals ages 22-35 to explore the power of philanthropy for donors and recipients, the importance of mentor relationships and how to integrate those two components into your career adventure. We will also share how the Ann Bancroft Foundation is beginning that education early for Minnesota girls through our grant and mentorship programs. 7:30am - 9:00am at Securian Club at CHS Field on Thursday, October 12. [Read more.] It's Time to Talk: Forums on Race 2017 YWCA of Minneapolis Minnesota communities struggle with some of the nation's worst racial disparities. This year's event will feature Sun Yung Shin, editor of A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota, a provocative book where 16 of Minnesota's best writers provide a range of perspectives on what it is like to live as a person of color in Minnesota. Shin will facilitate and guide a panel discussion regarding current concerns in our community with seven contributors from the book. Over 1,000 diverse leaders from business, education, arts and community service will come together on Tuesday, October 17 from 11:30am - 1:30pm to move Minnesota forward through honest conversation about race. [Read more.] Make It. MSP. Summit You Make It. MSP. Make It. MSP. is You. You make the region what it is and you will be critical to shaping its future. Whether you've been working on the inititiave with us since the beginning, or are wanting to learn more about how to get involved, join us as we celebrate YOU and showcase how it takes everyone coming together to make our region stronger. We invite you to dig in deeper and continue on the journey with us as we shape what's to come. Friday, October 27 from 12:15pm - 6:30pm at TCF Bank Stadium. [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! Family Dinner LOCUS Wednesday, October 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm Taste of Thailand Minneapolis Idealist Grad Fair 2017 Idealist Wednesday October 4 5:00pm - 8:00pm Humphrey School of Public Affairs Twin Cities Startup Week Opening Night Party Sunday, October 8 5:00pm - 8:00pm Able Seedhouse + Brewery People of Color Career Fair Tuesday, October 10 10:00am - 3:00pm Minneapolis Convention Center Courageous Conversations: A statewide dialogue about older adults in Minnesota's workforce  Wednesday, October 11 1:00pm - 2:30 pm Cowles Auditorium Governance in Community: Prepare for Board Leadership Board Repair Wednesday, October 11 5:30pm - 8:30pm Nonprofits Assistance Fund Du Nord Distillery Break the Bubble Break the Bubble Wednesday, October 11 6:00pm - 9:00pm 2017 MINN Summit: Building Resiliency in a Changing World  Minnesota International NGO Network Saturday, October 14, 8:30am to 7:00pm Humphrey School 33rd Annual Minnesota Policy Conference Wednesday, October 18 8:30am - 4:30pm The Commons Hotel 2017 API Leadership Awards Dinner Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Thursday, October 19 5:30pm - 8:00pm Envision Hospitality & Catering

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