[#mnrising Dispatch] August 2022

The Great Minnesota Get Together is an annual reminder that the summer months are drawing to a close and the transition to the start of the academic calendar year is upon us. Seasonal changes parallel the shift in seasons of life for so many of us. Changes that are taking place right now. Changes that are newly emerging within us. Read on in this month's Dispatch for opportunities to support and shape how you can invest in your leadership, your entrepreneurial endeavors, and more!

“Celebrate each season, for you too, are transformed with the turns of the earth.”
-Arthur Dobrin

2023 Bush Fellowship

Do you have a vision to impact your community in a big way? The Bush Fellowship 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. Applications will be accepted for the 2023 Bush Fellowship from September 1 through September 29, 2022 at noon Central Time. [Read more.]

New Leaders Council

Are you a new kind of leader? New Leaders Council develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity. While programming serves leaders across all identities, NLC uplifts and centers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, women, LGBTQI+ folx, and leaders who hold identities that have not been traditionally invested in. In their Institute, Fellows are challenged to break down silos and understand interconnected systems. Apply to the 2023 NLC Institute by September 12, 2022! [Learn more.]

#TCSW2022

Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) is a weeklong, immersive festival featuring thought leaders from Minnesota and beyond. Through 200+ events covering all facets of business — from tech to arts and culture — the event connects innovators, corporate leaders, and the startup curious. TCSW is the place to explore Minnesota innovation, celebrate startups in the local ecosystem, and be inspired to start your own endeavor. Twin Cities Startup Week 2022 features a full week of entrepreneurially focused, community-driven programming. The five tracks of TCSW 2022 are: Spotlight, Funding, Growth, Product, and Culture. [Read more.]

2022 Community Design Workshop Minneapolis

How can design help further your organization’s vision? HGA is hosting their7th Annual Design Workshop, free of charge, for nonprofit organizations serving Minnesotans, on October 14, 2022. This event will provide an opportunity for community groups to meet with a team of design professionals matched to their organization’s specific needs. The workshop will help groups co-create solutions for impact to achieve actionable results for their projects. Project Proposal Submission Deadline: September 2, 2022. [Read more.]