Women's Foundation of Minnesota

This year's Power Up YWI Summit gathered young leaders from across the state, empowering them with tools for civic engagement and policymaking. Through workshops, team-building, and deep connections, these young women, and gender-expansive individuals are paving the way for change. Thank you to Marnita's Table and Citizens League for building this space together. The future is in the room, read more at https://lnkd.in/gHDMEKTT

We're so excited to have our VP of Innovation and Strategic Communications Michelle Maryns moderate this incredible panel!

💰 Money Moves - Calculating Debt for a Bright Future! Webinar 💰 Struggling with debt or looking to secure your financial future? Join us for Money Moves: Calculating Debt for a Bright Future, an empowering workshop hosted by WFM and BMO U.S., with guest speaker Denisse Pachuca! 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12 - 1:30 pm \(CST\) 💻 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gd_UTF9R Why You Should Attend: 💲 Get practical tools to effectively manage your debt 🙌 Discover exclusive resources and support from BMO 📖 Learn actionable strategies for long-term financial success

🎉 Introducing Our New #Innovators! 🎉 We're excited to announce the 7th cohort of Innovators from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota! These 14 young women and gender-expansive leaders have each received $3,000 grants to advance bold solutions through the Young Women's Initiative of Minnesota representing a total of $42,000. With mentorship and workshops led by Floreo Labs, they'll develop their skills and projects for lasting impact. Learn more about these fabulous innovators and help celebrate their leadership in shaping our future! https://lnkd.in/gSkQ65XR

🌟Welcome our new Director of Advocacy & Innovation, Sara Gangelhoff 🌟 We're excited to announce that Sara has joined the Women's Foundation of Minnesota as our Director of Advocacy and Innovation! With nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit, political, and government sectors, Sara will lead our policy work, building a strong legislative agenda and advocating for statewide policies that advance racial and gender equity. "I'm so excited to be a part of the WFM team because I've long admired their bold leadership on the frontlines of policymaking in our state and I've seen how well-respected they are. I deeply believe in the power of advocacy to make meaningful change and it's rewarding to be in an organization that is truly committed to using its voice to support communities in their fight for a better, safer and more equitable Minnesota." -Sara Learn more about her at https://lnkd.in/g3gpEryC and help us welcome her to the team! 👏🎉

🌟Exciting news!🌟 The Women's Foundation of Minnesota honors Ruth Richardson and Carol Bissell Truesdell with the 2024 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change Awards for their leadership in advancing gender and racial equity in Minnesota. Their legacy of generosity and unwavering belief in the power of women and girls is the foundation of how we catalyze change and build power for a transformative future with communities across the state. Learn more about them and their incredible work at https://lnkd.in/gBx5FeFK

As a statewide community foundation, the Women's Foundation is committed to connecting with and learning from partners in rural areas and greater Minnesota cities like Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud. This summer, our Community Impact team brought Community Connect on the road to Rochester, generously hosted by the Rochester Area Foundation, and sponsored by the Office for Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. The event is an informal, biannual gathering for community members to meet and find connections to their next funder, accomplice, or co-conspirator. Hear more from our team members as they share reflections on their experiences. https://lnkd.in/gWBmJX94

🌟 We are thrilled to share this exciting announcement from ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, celebrating the 2024-2025 Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP) cohort! 🌟   A special congratulations to our VP of Community Impact, LaCora B., one of 10 exceptional fellows selected for this prestigious program. We are proud of LaCora’s remarkable leadership, dedication to equity, and commitment to creating a lasting impact in philanthropy. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things LaCora and her cohort will accomplish! 

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 Are you passionate about advancing equity and creating meaningful change for women, girls, and gender-expansive people? WFM is looking for an Advancement Manager to help drive fundraising initiatives and build lasting partnerships. If you have experience in donor relations, fundraising strategy, and a heart for social impact, this could be the perfect role for you! 📍 Location: Hybrid/Minneapolis, MN 📅 Full-time position 💰 Salary: $70,000-$80,000 👉 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/g8F88ft7

#GrantNews As early voting opens in MN today, the Women's Foundation of Minnesota announces $10,000 in Community Response Funds to support nonpartisan, get-out-the-vote initiatives by Citizens League and COPAL MN. WFM invests in changing systems and supports pro-voter efforts to build community power to change the structures and policies of our governments. Learn more about them in our press release at https://lnkd.in/g4F7iHHG.