[#mnrising Dispatch] August 2020It's that time of year again for our annual Great Minnesota Get Together and back-to school, and neither are what we have traditionally known them to be. Anxieties and necessary invention abound as so much of who we are, the culture we have allowed, and the systems that we have reinforced are increasingly exposed. This time of dual pandemics persists and calls on us to find ever greater resources within ourselves and one another.
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” -The Gospel of Thomas
Just as the heat of summer is giving way to cooler air as fall starts to show its arrival, we are reminded that nature moves in cycles and the seasons are still with us in this otherwise unrecognizable time. Looking ahead, we know it will be hard to remember in the depths of winter how there could ever be such light and warmth, so let us honor that we are right now in that place of proof. While so much of what is shared in this month's newsletter is via virtual, physically-distanced engagement, let's keep connected to our curiosity, individual growth, desire for transformative change, and our social connectedness. Stay well and #MaskUpMN! |
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Board Repair ReLaunch
This event is hosted by Board Repair, an independent network that aims to create a more effective nonprofit sector by increasing participation of BIPOC on boards in the Twin Cities. At this virtual gathering, Board Repair will:
-Update you on Board Repair fall offerings
-Network with other BIPOC individuals who are interested in board service
-Connect and explore board service opportunities
-Hear your needs and how Board Repair can help!
This gathering welcomes individuals who identify as BIPOC who are interested in nonprofit board service and or joining a nonprofit board. The event will be hosted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon via Zoom (link will be provided prior to the event). Please register by September 9 to claim your spot. Contact info@tcboardrepair.org if you need assistance. [Learn more.] |  |
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Apply for the Bush Fellowship
The Bush Fellowship is a recognition of your extraordinary accomplishments and support for your potential. It is an investment in you, so that you can make a difference in your community. The Fellowship is a flexible grant of up to $100,000 to help you strengthen and develop your leadership. As a Fellow, you define your own vision and create a unique Fellowship plan to learn the skills and build the relationships that will help you make your vision a reality. Criteria for selecting Fellows is based on the combination of an extraordinary track record of success, a Fellowship plan that reflects the ability to dream big about what is possible and the skills and potential to bring the plan to life. Application deadline is September 17, 2020 at noon Central. [Learn more.] | |
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