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Radisson Blu Mpls, January 19/20, 2017
Join us at the MCF Annual Conference to envision how powerful the future of philanthropy can be. Attend Minnesota’s premiere grantmaker event to hear dynamic national speakers, connect with your peers, and walk away empowered to recognize today’s realities and act on tomorrow’s opportunities. Discover the opportunities we need to seize to stay relevant in an evolving field and to move toward greater impact in the communities where we invest, serve and advocate.

 

St. Paul RiverCentre, January 24-26, 2017
Despite substantial statewide progress, a significant number of Minnesotans continue to experience health concerns related to commercial tobacco use. This is especially true within communities that have historically been targeted by the tobacco industry, and contributes to significant health disparities in our state. You play an important role in creating a Minnesota where everyone is free from the harms of tobacco. Join us to collaborate and learn more about current tobacco control and prevention issues. We'll explore how together, we can reduce tobacco-related health inequities and sustain our long-term efforts.

Target Field, January 26, 2017
Join the Minnesota Twins, the Twin Cities chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, and the University of Minnesota for an exciting evening celebrating baseball and philanthropy! Enjoy an evening indoors at the ballpark, bid on rare baseball memorabilia, be part of an awards dinner featuring current and former Twins, and celebrate 2016 Diamond Awards winners. Proceeds support the University’s innovative research and patient care in ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), ataxia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s disease.

     
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Hilton Minneapolis, January 28, 2017
Through an innovative and integrated approach of financial assistance, education and support, Angel Foundation helps adults with cancer and their families so that they may live life well with stability, strength and resilience. Facing Cancer Together provides education and support to families facing a parental cancer diagnosis.

January 28,2017
Crescent Cove, formerly Children's Lighthouse of Minnesota, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building an independent home to provide short respite breaks for children with life-limiting conditions and families, and an option beyond the hospital or home environment for compassionate hospice care at the end of life.

February 1, 2017
Put on by the Minnesota Cancer Alliance, the goal of the Summit is to broaden our understanding of patient centered care across the cancer continuum, from primary care to oncology care to hospice care.

     
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Golden Valley Country Club
February 4, 2017

Pheasants Forever, Inc (PF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

February 11, 2017
BestPrep is a statewide nonprofit organization with a mission to prepare students with business, career and financial literacy skills through hands-on experiences that inspire success in work and life.

Earle Brown, February 23, 2017
The Healthy Schools Conference is designed for schools and community partners to take action to impact school health policies and practices that improve student outcomes and to learn effective and practical strategies for implementation. Learn about health factors impacting student outcomes, creating a healthy school climate, strategies for supporting healthy, active students in and out of school, the latest developments for the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, prevention of bullying and much more.

 
     
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Continuing Educating Conference Center, February 27-28, 2017
Rainbow Health Initiatives and several partners have put together an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including internationally respected demographer Dr. Gary Gates, multicultural psychologist Dr. Beverly Greene and Richard Carlbom, who led the coalition effort to defeat the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota. I am equally thrilled by the scope and depth of the workshops and seminars that we have lined up for the conference. A sampling of these include: Nursing Faculty Awareness of Transgender Health and Experience; Gay and Gray: Better Caring of LGBT Older Adults, Bisexuality: From Erasure and Stigma to Visibility and Resistance, The Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment on Gay and Bisexual Men, their Partners and Caregivers.

 

March 4, 2017
The hallmark of The Emily Program is personalized care for any individual struggling with eating disorders and related problems. Your age, your gender, your sexual orientation—none of that matters to us. Simply put, wherever you are, we will start on your journey with a highly individualized treatment plan, developed just for you. Our mission is to provide exceptional, individualized care leading to recovery from eating disorders.

 
     
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Ritz Theatre, March 25, 2017
Theater Latté Da seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. We believe in work that is bold, collaborative and ultimately transformative; we act with integrity and gratitude. We make bold choices in support of our mission and vision, both on and off stage. We value adventurous musical storytelling and are committed to experimenting with content and form in our quest to expand the art of musical theater.

Forum on Workplace Inclusion
MCC, March 28-30, 2017
The mission of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is to activate a new era of thinking, practice and impact in the diversity and inclusion field by engaging people, advancing ideas and igniting change.

April 1, 2017
The Minnesota Boychoir challenges boys and young men from many backgrounds to the highest standards of choral music, nurtures the development of exceptional character, and inspires and benefits the community.

     
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April 8, 2017
Groves Academy is Minnesota's leading resource for families and students with learning disabilities and attention disorders. For 36+ of those years, the Groves Gala has played a critical role in supporting the financial needs of families with students who would not be otherwise able to attend Groves Academy. Over the years, the Groves Gala has raised more than $7.5 million in scholarship money and has helped more than 1,200 students attend Groves.

April 22, 2017
As one of the premiere events in the Twin Cities, the annual Children’s Star Gala comes back for 2017! With proceeds benefiting the cardiovascular care program, this special evening will feature silent and live auctions, stories from physicians and patients, emcee Belinda Jensen of Kare11, and much more. It truly will be a night to remember.

April 29, 2017
Escape to an evening of tropical magic with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Island Paradise, our 17th annual gala, is a celebration of the power of mentoring and the great potential of the young people in our community. So tuck a flower behind your ear and join us for an elegant island party unlike any other!

     
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Marriott NW April 29, 2017
The Foundation for Cancer Care in Tanzania (FCCT) was founded in September 2013 to help
address the gaping need for cancer care in the east African country of Tanzania. Among the founding visionaries are doctors who have worked in Northern Tanzania for decades, and who have seen firsthand the plight facing individuals with cancer in this region of the world. Together, they envisioned a better future for Northern Tanzanians with cancer—one where sick individuals receive prompt diagnoses and adequate treatment.

Metropolitan, April 23, 2017
Youth Performance Company fuels the creative spirit of youth by developing, empowering and advancing young artists. Through direct programming that includes productions, classes, in-school residencies, community appearances, and a leadership development component, YPC provides affordable and meaningful arts experiences for Twin Cities families, children, and teens.

April 30, 2017
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers free parent education services to any families with children from birth to age 6 in Western Wisconsin’s Pierce, St. Croix, and Polk Counties. All of our programs are free and available to any family. Funded without direct state or federal assistance, we work closely with local community partners to fulfill our mission--to strengthen children, families, and communities by offering education, resources, and support.

     
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The Depot , May 6, 2017
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

May 6, 2017
Moving Day is NPFM's annual Walk for Parkinson's disease. Thousands of people who live with or support those who have/had Parkinson's disease meet for a morning of fun, various movement activities, and fellowship. Moving Day is NPFM's largest fundraising event. Funds raised during Moving Day Twin Cities continue to support local services for people touched by PD and will also help support NPF’s research to improve care and treatments.

May 19, 2017
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) founders believed that helping a neighbor in need ultimately strengthens the community. VEAP has been operating under this principle for over 35 years, providing a range of services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Today, VEAP serves the residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis utilizing a unique mix of professional and volunteer services.

 
     
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Marriott NW, May 19, 2017
The Power of Love Gala is Wingspan Life Resources’ annual event which raises funds to enhance the lives of the vulnerable people we serve–adults with developmental and other disabilities. Come and enjoy dinner, games, a live and silent auction, and find out about the great programs Wingspan provides in our communities. Proceeds from the gala will support needs including new furniture for any of our 24 group homes, improving accessibility, and sustaining Wingspan’s Music and Dance Therapy Program.

Metropolitan, May 25, 2017
21st Annual Graduation Celebration and Diversity Career, Resource and Education Expo. Spokesman-Recorder Nonprofit 501c3 will host a Diversity Career, Resource, and Education Expo event will give high school graduates exposure to future career, employment, and extended learning opportunities available to them after graduation.

June 2, 2017
Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to: Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment. Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals. Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families. This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay.

     
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Brookview Park, June 11, 2017
All FEA members in good standing can participate in this action-packed event filled with networking opportunities, competitive events, and professional development for students and teachers alike. Sessions will feature education leaders from across the country. FEA members will also have the chance to elect FEA’s national student officers.

June 23/24, 2017
All FEA members in good standing can participate in this action-packed event filled with networking opportunities, competitive events, and professional development for students and teachers alike. Sessions will feature education leaders from across the country. FEA members will also have the chance to elect FEA’s national student officers.

Showtune Showdown,
Womans Club, July 17, 2017
Showtune Showdown is a unique blend of American Idol, Name That Tune and Glee, with loads of Broadway glitz thrown into the mix. The proceeds will help fund One Voice Mixed Chorus’s community engagement work, including anti-bullying education in schools, and performances in Greater Minnesota. One Voice Mixed Chorus has thrown down the gauntlet! We’re challenging The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, and The Singers – Minnesota Choral Artists to an epic battle for choral supremacy… a Showtune Showdown!

     
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Como Pavilion, July 24, 2017
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is a resource for families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often lethal group of bone and soft tissue cancers that may strike children and younger adults, leaving an especially tender heartbreak. Often working in partnership with the U of M, RIS seeks to fund innovative, collaborative and high-impact research.

 
     
     
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Capella Commencement
August 2016 - Minneapolis
The commencement ceremony is a profound rite of passage. We invite you, your friends, and your family to celebrate your graduation at one of our commencement ceremonies.

Hazeltine, August 29, 2016
2nd Annual Folds of Honor Wingman Open. Folds of Honor Foundation is rallying a nation to ensure no family gets left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom. Through scholarships, we're giving back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country.

 

September 2016
The Reeher Vista Executive Conference is our keystone event for Advancement Vice Presidents and executives. The format for the event is a blend of quantitative research, combined with round table conversations and case studies that are designed to provide senior advancement executives with new insights and immediate actions they can take to improve performance.

     
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September 19, 2016
Historic State Theatre
The Ivey Awards was established in 2004 with two primary objectives in mind: Celebrate and increase awareness of Twin Cities professional theater and Create a celebration for ALL people who love Twin Cities' theater – those within the theater community and those in the audience. The Ivey Awards are administered by an advisory committee of local theater professionals and theater-goers.

September 23, 2016
The mission of WomenSource is to compassionately assist women and couples experiencing an unplanned pregnancy by instructing them on all their options, encouraging life affirming options and providing pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, resources/referrals and parenting education to help them achieve the best outcome for them and their baby.

The Depot, September 24, 2016
The Aim Higher Foundation is an independently operated, non-profit organization committed exclusively to the betterment of children through Catholic schools. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of philanthropists and educators, as well as civic and religious leaders, who seek to ensure the future strength of Catholic education through focused giving.

     
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MPLS Conv. Ctr, September 24, 2016
Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Minnesota alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. The fight to win marriage equality in Minnesota was years in the making. In 2012, HRC worked to elect Governor Mark Dayton and other pro-equality candidates and to defeat the anti-marriage constitutional amendment that would have barred marriage equality in the North Star State. Find out more about HRC’s efforts to help secure marriage for same-sex couples in Minnesota.

 

Envision, October 7, 2016
Merrick, Inc., is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, licensed by the Department of Human Services to provide: Adult Day & Memory Care (ADS), Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H), and Supported Employment (SES). Merrick is also an approved Ticket to Work (TTW) Employer Network. We offer a variety of meaningful work options and life enrichment activities to over 375 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) at our energy efficient facility in Vadnais Heights and our newly renovated space in North St. Paul.

October 8, 2016
River Valley Riders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and volunteer-based organization with locations in Afton and Scandia, Minnesota. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs by providing equine assisted activities and therapies. We currently offer therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving lessons. All of our lessons are open to students in the greater Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area and western Wisconsin and take place from May through October. We are proud to say that our services are possible with the help of over 200 caring volunteers who dedicated over 6,200 hours in 2015! As a team, we work together to enhance the participant’s physical, cognitive and emotional health while building a community of structure and support.

     
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October 8, 2016
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and drug dependency by providing affordable, effective educational services grounded in the Twelve Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you’re hungry for recovery, we will provide a dignified setting and surround you with people living recovery at the highest level; you’re going to get what you need. Everywhere you look you’re surrounded by people who believe in you and believe you have what it takes to recover. We believe that if we provide a dignified, safe and supportive environment, accurate information about the problem and the solution, and a solid bridge to Alcoholics Anonymous, people will recover. Everywhere you look you’re surrounded by people who believe you have what it takes to recover.

October 14, 2016
Bridges to Learning has grown from its initial support of a few students to supporting programs that maintain the entire Anh Linh School student body and teachers. These programs include: Building Schools, Student & Educational Support, Public Understanding, Creating Partnerships, and School Asset Management.

 

Charlie Awards, November 13, 2016
The Charlie Awards is an annual event that celebrates the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities area restaurant, food and beverage industry. The Charlie Awards recognizes the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities metro area food and restaurant industry. The awards consist of two components – individuals and businesses honored by their peers and outstanding food recognized by the public and industry leaders.

 
     
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November 18, 2016
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) founders believed that helping a neighbor in need ultimately strengthens the community. VEAP has been operating under this principle for over 35 years, providing a range of services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Today, VEAP serves the residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis utilizing a unique mix of professional and volunteer services.

 

RiverCentre, November 19, 2016
Dust off your dancing shoes, grab your friends and come celebrate the East Metro's health and well-being at this premier holiday gala benefiting HealthEast Care System’s patients and their families. Join us for the festivities at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The evening includes an elegant dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, a raffle for great prizes!

Washburn Fall Arts Festival
November 19, 2016
Washburn’s mission ensures students’ academic and social growth in an environment that fosters active student involvement. Instruction at Washburn takes place within integrated/inclusive classrooms where instruction focuses on academic excellence, equity and access. Washburn High School students, teachers and administration are focused on excellence in academics, athletics and the arts.

     
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RiverCentre, November 19, 2016
The Jack Jablonski BEL13VE in Miracles Foundation is a charitable organization created to support spinal cord injury recovery. We are an organization that started by accident. Jack Jablonski's life changed forever after he was hit during a high school hockey game. The resulting injury left him quadriplegic. In a flash, Jack rose to local and national recognition. The ensuing outpouring of support not only helped Jack begin the journey toward his personal goal to someday skate again, it also provided the inspiration for his family and friends to create a foundation that would benefit everyone living with a spinal cord injury.

 

November 24, 2016
The Walk to End Hunger is a family-friendly 5K fun walk presented by The Mosaic Company. The Walk to End Hunger, held on Thanksgiving morning in the Mall of America, is a great way to start your holiday off right - giving back before you give thanks! Since its inception in 2008, the Walk to End Hunger has raised over $1,200,000 to help support hunger relief organizations working to eliminate hunger in the Twin Cities metro area. 100% of the net proceeds of the Walk to End Hunger are distributed to our partner organizations.

December 2, 2016
The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) is the 'association for associations' in the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to advance and serve associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. MSAE is your resource for professional development, continuing education, career growth, and connecting you with other association professionals. MSAE is a community of more than 1,000 association members from nearly 300 Midwest associations.

 
     
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December 3, 2016, Arrowwood Resort
The Douglas Health Care Foundation was created in 1987 for the sole benefit of the Douglas County Hospital. Its mission is to financially support the hospital to enhance facilities, technology, and medical equipment to ensure that DCH stays on the cutting edge of health care. The Douglas Health Care Foundation is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteer community members. Each year the Douglas Health Care Foundation organizes a Holiday Ball to raise money for the Foundation and other local non-profit organizations. The Douglas Health Care Foundation is currently engaged in an effort to grow and build the Foundation.

 
     
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Hilton Minneapolis, January 30, 2016
Through an innovative and integrated approach of financial assistance, education and support, Angel Foundation helps adults with cancer and their families so that they may live life well with stability, strength and resilience. Facing Cancer Together provides education and support to families facing a parental cancer diagnosis.

Radisson Blu MOA, January 30, 2016
BestPrep is a statewide nonprofit organization with a mission to prepare students with business, career and financial literacy skills through hands-on experiences that inspire success in work and life.

Golden Valley Country Club
February 6, 2016

Pheasants Forever, Inc (PF) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

     
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St. Paul RiverCentre, February 12, 2016
The Minnesota DFL welcomes our Democratic presidential candidates. This year as we celebrate our Fifth Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner, we are pleased to welcome as special guests our three Democratic presidential candidates: Secretary Hillary Clinton, Governor Martin O'Malley and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.

Fantastic Sam's Awards Dinner
Marriott Northwest February 28
, 2016

Metropolitan, March 5, 2016
The hallmark of The Emily Program is personalized care for any individual struggling with eating disorders and related problems. Your age, your gender, your sexual orientation—none of that matters to us. Simply put, wherever you are, we will start on your journey with a highly individualized treatment plan, developed just for you. Our mission is to provide exceptional, individualized care leading to recovery from eating disorders.

     
     
     
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Capella Commencement
March 11-12, 2016, New Orleans
The commencement ceremony is a profound rite of passage. We invite you, your friends, and your family to celebrate your graduation at one of our commencement ceremonies.

North Hennepin Spring Soiree
NHCC March 18
, 2016
Creating access to quality educational opportunities is at the core of the North Hennepin Community College Foundation mission. We have a thirty year history of helping students succeed – thanks to generous supporters! Our work demonstrates the meaningful impact we have all made on the lives of hundreds of NHCC students this past year.

Ritz Theatre, March 19, 2016
Theater Latté Da seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. We believe in work that is bold, collaborative and ultimately transformative; we act with integrity and gratitude. We make bold choices in support of our mission and vision, both on and off stage. We value adventurous musical storytelling and are committed to experimenting with content and form in our quest to expand the art of musical theater.

     
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Forum on Workplace Inclusion
MCC, March 29, 30 and 31
, 2016
The mission of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is to activate a new era of thinking, practice and impact in the diversity and inclusion field by engaging people, advancing ideas and igniting change.

Parkinson's Association Alumni Game
Dakotah Ice Center April 1
, 2016

Wayzata Country Club April 9, 2016
The Orono Foundation for Education, previously the Orono Alliance for Education, represents all of us who understand that the best gift we can give our children is the gift of education. They are a 501c3 non-profit organization comprised of parents and community members who are passionate about the quality of education in Orono. The kids are our legacy and together we can give them the excellent environment they deserve to be successful.

     
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Science Museum April 9, 2016
The Minnesota Boychoir challenges boys and young men from many backgrounds to the highest standards of choral music, nurtures the development of exceptional character, and inspires and benefits the community.

Parkinson's Association Donor Appreciation
AAN April 14
, 2016

Marriott NW April 17, 2016
The Foundation for Cancer Care in Tanzania (FCCT) was founded in September 2013 to help
address the gaping need for cancer care in the east African country of Tanzania. Among the founding visionaries are doctors who have worked in Northern Tanzania for decades, and who have seen firsthand the plight facing individuals with cancer in this region of the world. Together, they envisioned a better future for Northern Tanzanians with cancer—one where sick individuals receive prompt diagnoses and adequate treatment.

     
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The Depot April 17, 2016
As a not-for-profit health system, Children’s relies on the generosity of our community to ensure that kids receive the very best health care. Children’s Star Gala helps advance many of the programs and services that support patients and their families. This signature event attracts more than 1,000 people annually, and has become one of the most prestigious and well-attended social fundraising events in the area. Community leaders, corporations, professionals in the medical community and families have helped raise nearly $19 million to date. Last year alone, $2.2 million was raised through the generosity of event attendees.

Metropolitan, April 17, 2016
Youth Performance Company fuels the creative spirit of youth by developing, empowering and advancing young artists. Through direct programming that includes productions, classes, in-school residencies, community appearances, and a leadership development component, YPC provides affordable and meaningful arts experiences for Twin Cities families, children, and teens.

Hilde Park, May 7, 2016
Moving Day is NPFM's annual Walk for Parkinson's disease. Thousands of people who live with or support those who have/had Parkinson's disease meet for a morning of fun, various movement activities, and fellowship. Moving Day is NPFM's largest fundraising event. Funds raised during Moving Day Twin Cities continue to support local services for people touched by PD and will also help support NPF’s research to improve care and treatments.

     
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The Depot , May 14, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Marriott NW, May 20, 2016
The Power of Love Gala is Wingspan Life Resources’ annual event which raises funds to enhance the lives of the vulnerable people we serve–adults swith developmental and other disabilities. Come and enjoy dinner, games, a live and silent auction, and find out about the great programs Wingspan provides in our communities. Proceeds from the gala will support needs including new furniture for any of our 24 group homes, improving accessibility, and sustaining Wingspan’s Music and Dance Therapy Program.

May 21, 2016
For nearly 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive. We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) in the Twin Cities. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people.

     
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Metropolitan, May 26, 2016
21st Annual Graduation Celebration and Diversity Career, Resource and Education Expo. Spokesman-Recorder Nonprofit 501c3 will host a Diversity Career, Resource, and Education Expo event will give high school graduates exposure to future career, employment, and extended learning opportunities available to them after graduation.

June 13, 2016
Showtune Showdown is a unique blend of American Idol, Name That Tune and Glee, with loads of Broadway glitz thrown into the mix. The proceeds will help fund One Voice Mixed Chorus’s community engagement work, including anti-bullying education in schools, and performances in Greater Minnesota. One Voice Mixed Chorus has thrown down the gauntlet! We will challenge 3 choruses to an epic battle for choral supremacy… a Showtune Showdown!


 

June 23-25, 2016
All FEA members in good standing can participate in this action-packed event filled with networking opportunities, competitive events, and professional development for students and teachers alike. Sessions will feature education leaders from across the country, including  National Teacher of the Year Sean McComb and journalist and bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World, Amanda Ripley. FEA members will also have the chance to elect FEA’s national student officers.

     
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Como Pavilion, July 27, 2015
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is a resource for families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often lethal group of bone and soft tissue cancers that may strike children and younger adults, leaving an especially tender heartbreak. Often working in partnership with the U of M, RIS seeks to fund innovative, collaborative and high-impact research.

Minnesota Valley Country Club
Stillwater, July 27,
2015
For the past 13 years, golfers have turned out for Angel Foundation’s Angel & Eagles Golf Classic and raised more than $1 million for local adults with cancer and their families. This fantastic day of golf supports our Emergency Financial Assistance (which provides local adults in active treatment for cancer immediate funds for non-medical necessities) and our Facing Cancer Together Program (which provides education and support to adults with cancer and their school-age children).

MSR 80th Anniversary Gala, St. Croix Boat
August 1, 2015

August of 2015 will complete 80 years of service to this community, and the MSR will celebrate this milestone in grand fashion with a Legacy Celebration Boat Cruise August 1st on the St. Croix. It will include the premiere of the MSR Mobile Museum, which will showcase the history of the Black community in the Twin Cities by using the MSR’s historical photos and archives. The stories will span from 1934 to the present day. Attendees will love being able to cruise the St. Croix and experience the MSR Mobile Museum, too!

     
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Capella Commencement
August 14-15, 2015

The commencement ceremony is a profound rite of passage. We invite you, your friends, and your family to celebrate your graduation at one of our commencement ceremonies.

 

MPLS Conv. Ctr, September 12th, 2015
Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Minnesota alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. The fight to win marriage equality in Minnesota was years in the making. In 2012, HRC worked to elect Governor Mark Dayton and other pro-equality candidates and to defeat the anti-marriage constitutional amendment that would have barred marriage equality in the North Star State. Find out more about HRC’s efforts to help secure marriage for same-sex couples in Minnesota.

 

Hazeltine, September 14, 2015
2nd Annual Folds of Honor Wingman Open. Folds of Honor Foundation is rallying a nation to ensure no family gets left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom. Through scholarships, we're giving back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country.

 
     
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NHCC Medallion Awards, Sept 18, 2015
North Hennepin Community College
The Medallion Awards event recognizes the integrity, innovation and excellence in education. This event was designed to say thank you for helping to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of the college with exceptional classroom instruction, friendly student service, efficient behind-the-scenes work, successful organization of extra-curricular activities, generous contributions to the Foundation, outreach to our communities, and the sharing of positive NHCC experiences.

 

September 21, 2015
Historic State Theatre
The Ivey Awards was established in 2004 with two primary objectives in mind: Celebrate and increase awareness of Twin Cities professional theater and Create a celebration for ALL people who love Twin Cities' theater – those within the theater community and those in the audience. The Ivey Awards are administered by an advisory committee of local theater professionals and theater-goers.

September 23-25, 2015
The Reeher Vista Executive Conference is our keystone event for Advancement Vice Presidents and executives. The format for the event is a blend of quantitative research, combined with round table conversations and case studies that are designed to provide senior advancement executives with new insights and immediate actions they can take to improve performance.

     
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The Depot, September 26, 2015
The Aim Higher Foundation is an independently operated, non-profit organization committed exclusively to the betterment of children through Catholic schools. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of philanthropists and educators, as well as civic and religious leaders, who seek to ensure the future strength of Catholic education through focused giving.

Marriott NW, September 26, 2015
The mission of WomenSource is to compassionately assist women and couples experiencing an unplanned pregnancy by instructing them on all their options, encouraging life affirming options and providing pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, resources/referrals and parenting education to help them achieve the best outcome for them and their baby.

RiverCentre, October 10, 2015
A night of “blue” will include exhibits from the past and present depicting the work and art of being a police officer in the Capital City. Come to celebrate and support the brave men and women who serve this community with pride and respect for all. Show your allegiance to the “Blue” by wearing your favorite blue attire–have fun and be creative. Stay for the games, the raffle, the giving moment and many more exciting new features to this signature event.

     
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October 28-29, 2015
Join us at the MCF Annual Conference to envision how powerful the future of philanthropy can be. Attend Minnesota’s premiere grantmaker event to hear dynamic national speakers, connect with your peers, and walk away empowered to recognize today’s realities and act on tomorrow’s opportunities. Discover the opportunities we need to seize to stay relevant in an evolving field and to move toward greater impact in the communities where we invest, serve and advocate.

 

October 30, 2015
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) founders believed that helping a neighbor in need ultimately strengthens the community. VEAP has been operating under this principle for over 35 years, providing a range of services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Today, VEAP serves the residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis utilizing a unique mix of professional and volunteer services.

 

Lifesource Conference, DoubleTree
November 5, 2015

 
     
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RiverCentre, November 7, 2015
Nearly 1,000 BEL13VERS guests and volunteers sold out the BEL13VE in Miracles Gala hosted by the Minnesota Wild on July 26 at the Xcel Energy Center. It was a celebration of the State of Hockey and how "hockey sticks together" to take care of its own. Participants at the event supported Jack and spinal cord injury care and a cure.

 

North Memorial, November 12, 2015
We are the conduit to insipring development and generating funding for programs that improve health throughout our diverse local community. For over twenty five years the Foundation has taken an active leadership role in improving patient care, treatment outcomes and in the end-to-end patient and family experience at North Memorial.

 

November 8-10, 2015
This statewide summit will develop leaders and provide food policy tools, training and action-oriented ideas to improve access to healthy foods for underserved Minnesotans. The summit will strive to educate, organize, and mobilize participants to support local, state, and national efforts in order to improve our food system for low-income individuals and families.

 
     
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Charlie Awards, November 15, 2015
The Charlie Awards is an annual event that celebrates the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities area restaurant, food and beverage industry. The Charlie Awards recognizes the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities metro area food and restaurant industry. The awards consist of two components – individuals and businesses honored by their peers and outstanding food recognized by the public and industry leaders.

 

November 16-17, 2015
Minneapolis Marriott NW
2015 Connecting To Transform Communities Conference: Stakeholders in Health and Wellness! An estimated 80 percent of health is determined by factors outside of the healthcare system. Improving population health depends on networks that extend beyond the clinic walls. This new era demands new approaches.

 

RiverCentre, November 21, 2015
Dust off your dancing shoes, grab your friends and come celebrate the East Metro's health and well-being at this premier holiday gala benefiting HealthEast Care System’s patients and their families. Join us for the festivities at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The evening includes an elegant dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and a raffle.

     
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Washburn Fall Arts Festival
November 21, 2015

St. Joseph Event
December 4
, 2015
Info coming soon - tentative

 

Hyatt, December 4, 2015
The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) is the 'association for associations' in the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to advance and serve associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. MSAE is your resource for professional development, continuing education, career growth, and connecting you with other association professionals. MSAE is a community of more than 1,000 association members from nearly 300 Midwest associations.

 
     
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Mpls Convention Ctr., March 17-19, 2015
The mission of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is to activate a new era of thinking, practice and impact in the diversity and inclusion field by engaging people, advancing ideas and igniting change.

Edinburg USA, March 20, 2015
Spring Soiree

Creating access to quality educational opportunities is at the core of the North Hennepin Community College Foundation mission. We have a thirty year history of helping students succeed – thanks to generous supporters! Our work demonstrates the meaningful impact we have all made on the lives of hundreds of NHCC students this past year.

Marriott City Center, April 11, 2015
Groves Academy is Minnesota's leading resource for families and students with learning disabilities and attention disorders. For 36 of those years, the Groves Gala has played a critical role in supporting the financial needs of families with students who would not be otherwise able to attend Groves Academy. Over the years, the Groves Gala has raised more than $7.5 million in scholarship money and has helped more than 1,200 students attend Groves.

     
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Dancers Studio, April 12, 2015
Mark your calendars for our second DANCE!DANCE! Gala taking place Sunday, April 12th from 5pm-9pm at the Midpointe Event Center in St. Paul. This year we'll be dancing with the stars! LGBTQ "celebrities" are being paired with local dance instructors to perform for you! Gala attendees will then vote on their favorite pairs with the top vote earners being crowned the DANCE!DANCE! 2015 Champions!

 

317 on Rice Park, April 18, 2015
"Sing Into Spring!" once again will be held at 317 on Rice Park Event Center in downtown Saint Paul. This year's event will be on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The event will raise money to support the educational experiences that the organization provides to choirboys.

Washington DC, April 22-24, 2015
The 2015 Future Educators Association National Conference will take place April 23-25, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. All FEA members in good standing can participate in this action-packed event filled with networking opportunities, competitive events, and professional development for students and teachers alike. Sessions will feature education leaders from across the country, including 2014-2015 National Teacher of the Year Sean McComb and journalist and bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World, Amanda Ripley. FEA members will also have the chance to elect FEA’s 2015-2016 national student officers.

     
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The Depot , April 25, 2015
As one of the premiere events in the Twin Cities, the 24th annual Children’s Star Gala takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2015. With proceeds benefiting the cardiovascular care program, this special evening will feature silent and live auctions, stories from physicians and patients, emcee Belinda Jensen of Kare11, and much more. It truly will be a night to remember.

Metropolitan, April 19, 2015
Cattle Call

Youth Performance Company fuels the creative spirit of youth by developing, empowering and advancing young artists. Through direct programming that includes productions, classes, in-school residencies, community appearances, and a leadership development component, YPC provides affordable and meaningful arts experiences for Twin Cities families, children, and teens.

Hilde Park, May 2, 2015
Moving Day 2015 is NPFM's annual Walk for Parkinson's disease. Thousands of people who live with or support those who have/had Parkinson's disease meet for a morning of fun, various movement activities, and fellowship. Moving Day is NPFM's largest fundraising event. Funds raised during Moving Day Twin Cities continue to support local services for people touched by PD and will also help support NPF’s research to improve care and treatments.

     
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Marriott NW, May 8, 2015
The Power of Love Gala is Wingspan Life Resources’ annual event which raises funds to enhance the lives of the vulnerable people we serve–adults with developmental and other disabilities. Come and enjoy dinner, games, a live and silent auction, and find out about the great programs Wingspan provides in our communities. Proceeds from the gala will support needs including new furniture for any of our 24 group homes, improving accessibility, and sustaining Wingspan’s Music and Dance Therapy Program.

The Depot , May 9, 2015
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Metropolitan, May 9, 2015
Songs from the Heart
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) is a non-profit, volunteer community chorus whose mission is Gay Men Building Community Through Music. TCGMC provides its members with rewarding musical experiences and promotes social exchange. As an organization, the chorus celebrates diversity and uses music as a way to transform, educate and heal, towards the elimination of homophobia and intolerance through community outreach.

 
     
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Hyatt, May 16, 2015
Escape to an evening of tropical magic with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Island Paradise, our 17th annual gala, is a celebration of the power of mentoring and the great potential of the young people in our community. So tuck a flower behind your ear and join us for an elegant island party unlike any other!

Metropolitan, May 20, 2015
For 20 years, the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder has offered a FREE celebration event to all African/African American high schools seniors in the Twin Cities as a "THANK YOU" for working so hard for that diploma. This event has a career fair, scholarships, live entertainment and motivation speaker. This is the least we can do for our hard working students.

Showtune Showdown,
Parkway Theatre, July 13, 2015
Showtune Showdown is a unique blend of American Idol, Name That Tune and Glee, with loads of Broadway glitz thrown into the mix. The proceeds will help fund One Voice Mixed Chorus’s community engagement work, including anti-bullying education in schools, and performances in Greater Minnesota. One Voice Mixed Chorus has thrown down the gauntlet! We’re challenging The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, and The Singers – Minnesota Choral Artists to an epic battle for choral supremacy… a Showtune Showdown!


 

     
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Hilton Minneapolis, January 31, 2015
Through an innovative and integrated approach of financial assistance, education and support, Angel Foundation helps adults with cancer and their families so that they may live life well with stability, strength and resilience. Facing Cancer Together provides education and support to families facing a parental cancer diagnosis.

Medina Ballroom , February 6, 2015
We are thrilled to announce that we just entered our 10th year - which we’ve titled our "10th Year of Caring". Together we’ve paid $1.6 million dollars in patient expenses and assisted 1,200 patients. We support 7 local hospitals and average close to $20,000 per month in patient bills. But, the need remains great and the demand will continue.

Marriott NW, February 7, 2015
Crescent Cove, formerly Children's Lighthouse of Minnesota, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building an independent home to provide short respite breaks for children with life-limiting conditions and families, and an option beyond the hospital or home environment for compassionate hospice care at the end of life.

     
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Ritz Theatre, February 14, 2015
Theater Latté Da seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. We believe in work that is bold, collaborative and ultimately transformative; we act with integrity and gratitude. We make bold choices in support of our mission and vision, both on and off stage. We value adventurous musical storytelling and are committed to experimenting with content and form in our quest to expand the art of musical theater.

MPLS Convention Ctr , February 19, 2015
Reserve your spot now to Greater Twin Cities United Way's 100th birthday and launch our Centennial year. This evening celebrates YOU and recognizes the work of thousands who made the Twin Cities one of the most vibrant and sustainable communities in the country. The evening will be full of surprises—wait until you see what's in store! Reserve your table now and get ready for a night of excitement, entertainment, Best of Awards and much more!

Aria, February 28, 2015
Spare Key is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping parents with a seriously ill or critically injured child remain part of their son or daughter’s care team in the hospital. We serve families in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, providing housing grant assistance so parents can focus on their child’s recovery.

     
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DECC Duluth, August 6-8, 2014
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act and the War on Poverty. The Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) is pleased to announce the 50th Anniversary Training Conference. This is an annual conference attracting more than 400 community action staff members from our 26 member agencies, providing service to every county in Minnesota.

 

MPLS Conv. Ctr, September 6th, 2014
Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Minnesota alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. The fight to win marriage equality in Minnesota was years in the making. In 2012, HRC worked to elect Governor Mark Dayton and other pro-equality candidates and to defeat the anti-marriage constitutional amendment that would have barred marriage equality in the North Star State. Find out more about HRC’s efforts to help secure marriage for same-sex couples in Minnesota.

 

French Reg. Park, September 13th, 2014
On September 13, supporters of the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota will Walk and Run for Hope in our annual Lupus Walk for Hope and 5K Trail Run – Twin Cities to raise funds for lupus research, lupus awareness and direct services to those with this chronic, autoimmune disease. Money raised goes to support research efforts at local institutions and to directly fund education and supportive services for those living with lupus, as well as awareness initiatives.

 
     
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October 1st, 2014
Matter - formerly Hope for the City, improves lives by distributing corporate surplus to organizations who serve those in need next door and around the world. Generous corporate donors, farmers and healthcare facilities share their surplus with Hope for the City. They share these resources with local and international partnering agencies, who in turn share them with individuals and families.

Westin Hotel , October 3rd, 2014
Bridges to Learning has grown from its initial support of a few students to supporting programs that maintain the entire Anh Linh School student body and teachers. These programs include: Building Schools, Student & Educational Support, Public Understanding, Creating Partnerships, and School Asset Management.

 

Illusion Theatre, October 18th, 2014
The staff have led Illusion Theater in illuminating the illusions, myths, and realities of our times and in using the power of theater to catalyze personal and social change. In thirty-five years, Illusion has generated over 500 plays, developed thousands of artists, and created ground-breaking educational works. Plays developed at Illusion have been produced in theaters throughout the world. Illusion's work has catalyzed conversations in living rooms, kitchens, coffee houses, and board rooms, and has led to transformations in policy, in organizations, in students, and in individuals.

     
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October 24, 2014
The Aim Higher Foundation is an independently operated, non-profit organization committed exclusively to the betterment of children through Catholic schools. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of philanthropists and educators, as well as civic and religious leaders, who seek to ensure the future strength of Catholic education through focused giving.

October 28-30, 2014
This statewide summit will develop leaders and provide food policy tools, training and action-oriented ideas to improve access to healthy foods for underserved Minnesotans. The summit will strive to educate, organize, and mobilize participants to support local, state, and national efforts in order to improve our food system for low-income individuals and families.

 

RiverCentre, November 1, 2014
A night of “blue” will include exhibits from the past and present depicting the work and art of being a police officer in the Capital City. Come to celebrate and support the brave men and women who serve this community with pride and respect for all. Show your allegiance to the “Blue” by wearing your favorite blue attire–have fun and be creative. Stay for the games, the raffle, the giving moment and many more exciting new features to this signature event.

     
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RiverCentre, November 1, 2014
Nearly 1,000 BEL13VERS guests and volunteers sold out the BEL13VE in Miracles Gala hosted by the Minnesota Wild on July 26 at the Xcel Energy Center. It was a celebration of the State of Hockey and how "hockey sticks together" to take care of its own. Participants at the event supported Jack and spinal cord injury care and a cure.

 

TIES Conf. Ctr., November 12th, 2014
The 2014 Healthy Schools Conference is designed for schools and community partners to take action to impact school health policies and practices that improve student outcomes and to learn effective and practical strategies for implementation. Learn about health factors impacting student outcomes, creating a healthy school climate, strategies for supporting healthy, active students in and out of school, the latest developments for the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, prevention of bullying and much more.

 

November 14, 2014
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) founders believed that helping a neighbor in need ultimately strengthens the community. VEAP has been operating under this principle for over 35 years, providing a range of services to help low-income people meet immediate needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Today, VEAP serves the residents of Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and South Minneapolis utilizing a unique mix of professional and volunteer services.

 
     
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November 15, 2014
The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Our vision it to be recognized as a vital and innovative community for people with vision loss. Community – We are a place of support, education and hospitality for people with vision loss and their families. Service – We are passionately committed to providing the highest quality service. Respect – We treat all people with respect, trust and dignity. Innovation – We bring an entrepreneurial spirit to all that we do.

Macnamara, November 21, 2014
The Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota (MPM) formed in 1994 as a community initiative to promote mentoring for Minnesota youth. For 20 years, MPM has been a consistent presence to mentoring organizations throughout the state and leads the mentoring movement to ensure youth and mentors have access to high-quality mentoring experiences. Quality mentoring experiences for all young people. Our mission is to build and elevate the capacity of programs, systems and policies to strengthen youth mentoring relationships.

 

RiverCentre, November 22nd, 2014
It’s the 30-year anniversary of Festival of Trees, so dust off your dancing shoes, grab your friends and come celebrate the East Metro's health and well-being at this premier holiday gala benefiting HealthEast Care System’s patients and their families. Join us for the festivities on Saturday, November 22, 5:30 pm at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The evening includes an elegant dinner, dancing to The Fabulous Armadillos and Andrew Walesch, silent and live auctions, a raffle for a 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible and more.

     
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Ordway, November 22nd, 2014
Every year the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens a world of joy to nearly 50,000 school children who attend live performances or arts residencies. Their affordable tickets and bus transportation are made possible by the Ordway Circle of Stars, a dedicated group of volunteers whose signature annual event raises over $400,000 to benefit the Ordway and its education programs.

 

Hyatt, December 5, 2014
The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) is the 'association for associations' in the Midwest. Our mission is simple: to advance and serve associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. MSAE is your resource for professional development, continuing education, career growth, and connecting you with other association professionals. MSAE is a community of more than 1,000 association members from nearly 300 Midwest associations.

 

TIES, December 9, 2014
Minnesota Summit: Growing Strong, Smart Kids through Healthy Eating and Active Play. Convene cross-sector champions to identify and leverage collaborative solutions. Increase utilization and
coordination of existing resources. Address the gaps in supports caregivers need to build healthy habits in young children.

 
     
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MN Valley Country Club, July 14, 2014
Break out the clubs and practice your putt, the Three Square Classic is back and bigger than ever with both morning and afternoon events! Join us and take a swing at erasing hunger for area youth. Golfers will enjoy a great day of golf, contests, games, beer raffle, awards ceremonies and an amazing silent auction. Funds raised help support VEAP’s Children and Youth Services, which ensure that local children in need get three square meals a day long after the school lunch program has taken a break for the summer.

 
   
     
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Graves/601 Hotel, June 6, 2014
Now celebrating its 33rd year, Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) is a non-profit, volunteer community chorus whose mission is Gay Men Building Community Through Music. TCGMC provides its members with rewarding musical experiences and promotes social exchange. As an organization, the chorus celebrates diversity and uses music as a way to transform, educate and heal, towards the elimination of homophobia and intolerance through community outreach.

 

Minnehaha Park , June 21, 2014
The mission of Vision Loss Resources is to create a community of services, skills and support for people with vision loss. Our vision it to be recognized as a vital and innovative community for people with vision loss. Values: Community – We are a place of support, education and hospitality for people with vision loss and their families. Service – We are passionately committed to providing the highest quality service. Respect – We treat all people with respect, trust and dignity. Innovation – We bring an entrepreneurial spirit to all that we do.

Como Pavilion, July 28, 2014
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is a resource for families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often lethal group of bone and soft tissue cancers that may strike children and younger adults, leaving an especially tender heartbreak. Often working in partnership with the U of M, RIS seeks to fund innovative, collaborative and high-impact research.

     
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DECC Duluth, August 6-8, 2014
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Economic Opportunity Act and the War on Poverty. The Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) is pleased to announce the 50th Anniversary Training Conference. This is an annual conference attracting more than 400 community action staff members from our 26 member agencies, providing service to every county in Minnesota.

 

Westin Hotel , October 3rd, 2014
Bridges to Learning has grown from its initial support of a few students to supporting programs that maintain the entire Anh Linh School student body and teachers. These programs include: Building Schools, Student & Educational Support, Public Understanding, Creating Partnerships, and School Asset Management.

 

October 3rd, 2014
Matter - formerly Hope for the City, improves lives by distributing corporate surplus to organizations who serve those in need next door and around the world. Generous corporate donors, farmers and healthcare facilities share their surplus with Hope for the City. They share these resources with local and international partnering agencies, who in turn share them with individuals and families.

     
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Holiday Inn, November 1-3, 2013
Regency Beauty Institute’s beauty school in Independence has a hands-on, comprehensive cosmetology program. Like all the Regency campuses, it’s designed to look and feel like a real salon, giving students the real world experience. You’ll learn everything you need to know about hair, skin, and nails at our cosmetology school.

Sofitel, November 16, 2013
MPM is hosting its second annual Awards Celebration & Fundraiser. Join us for an evening of celebration, food, music, and a silent auction. During the program, MPM will recognize three QMAP® Expert and Dedicated Partner mentoring programs with the Robert J. Dayton Quality Mentoring Awards for their commitment to achievement, leadership and innovation.

 

Radisson Blu, November 15, 2013
Honorary co-chairs Ron and Lisa Have, invite you to join them as we celebrate 40 years of serving our neighbors in need. This 40th anniversary event will bring together 600 friends at one of the Twin Cities’ newest venues, the Radisson Blu Mall of America. We will celebrate accomplishments of a vision come to life and share stories of hope renewed.

 
     
     
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Hilton Minneapolis, November 2, 2013
The Aim Higher Foundation is an independently operated, non-profit organization committed exclusively to the betterment of children through Catholic schools. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of philanthropists and educators, as well as civic and religious leaders, who seek to ensure the future strength of Catholic education through focused giving.

RiverCentre, November 2, 2013
A night of “blue” will include exhibits from the past and present depicting the work and art of being a police officer in the Capital City. Come to celebrate and support the brave men and women who serve this community with pride and respect for all. Show your allegiance to the “Blue” by wearing your favorite blue attire–have fun and be creative. Stay for the games, the raffle, the giving moment and many more exciting new features to this signature event.

 

Aria, November 3, 2013
Rainbow Health Initiative is committed to advancing the health and wellness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities through research, education and advocacy. LGBTQ people are healthy and vibrant, experiencing culturally appropriate and responsive health care and wellness services. Come join us for our first ever annual gala with live auction, live performances, food, beverage, music and dance!

 
     
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The Depot, October 25, 2013
Hope for the City improves lives by distributing corporate surplus to organizations who serve those in need next door and around the world. Generous corporate donors, farmers and healthcare facilities share their surplus with Hope for the City. They share these resources with local and international partnering agencies, who in turn share them with individuals and families.

Metropolitan Ballroom, October 6, 2013
One Voice’s annual Cabaret features top Twin Cities talent, great silent auction prizes, and a fabulous dinner. All proceeds from this event support the One Voice mission: Building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song! Returning Emcee, Greta Grosch, director, James Rocco, and producer, Shannon Pierce.

 

The Sofitel, October 4, 2013
Bridges to Learning has grown from its initial support of a few students to supporting programs that maintain the entire Anh Linh School student body and teachers. These programs include: Building Schools, Student & Educational Support, Public Understanding, Creating Partnerships, and School Asset Management.

 
     
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July 22, 2013
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is a resource for families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often lethal group of bone and soft tissue cancers that may strike children and younger adults, leaving an especially tender heartbreak. Often working in partnership with the U of M, RIS seeks to fund innovative, collaborative and high-impact research.

July 25, 2013
Nearly 1,000 BEL13VERS guests and volunteers sold out the BEL13VE in Miracles Gala hosted by the Minnesota Wild on July 26 at the Xcel Energy Center. It was a celebration of the State of Hockey and how "hockey sticks together" to take care of its own. Participants at the event supported Jack and spinal cord injury care and a cure.

 

August 12-15, 2013
This statewide summit will develop leaders and provide food policy tools, training and action-oriented ideas to improve access to healthy foods for underserved Minnesotans. The summit will strive to educate, organize, and mobilize participants to support local, state, and national efforts in order to improve our food system for low-income individuals and families.

 
     
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Hyatt Regency Mpls, January 17, 2014
Through Gather with us in support of the Harmon Killebrew Hospice Home for Kids Fund, dedicated to building Children's Lighthouse of Minnesota, the Midwest's first children's respite and hospice home.

Hilton Minneapolis, January 25, 2014
Through an innovative and integrated approach of financial assistance, education and support, Angel Foundation helps adults with cancer and their families so that they may live life well with stability, strength and resilience. Facing Cancer Together provides education and support to families facing a parental cancer diagnosis.

Metropolitan , February 14, 2014
The Child Neurology Foundation provides information, education, and advocacy for child neurologists and other medical professionals—and for patients, parents, and member groups dealing with an array of neurologic conditions.

     
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February 15, 2014
Theater Latté Da seeks to create new connections between story, music, artist, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. We believe in work that is bold, collaborative and ultimately transformative; we act with integrity and gratitude. We make bold choices in support of our mission and vision, both on and off stage. We value adventurous musical storytelling and are committed to experimenting with content and form in our quest to expand the art of musical theater.

Aria, March 1, 2014
Spare Key is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping parents with a seriously ill or critically injured child remain part of their son or daughter’s care team in the hospital. We serve families in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, providing housing grant assistance so parents can focus on their child’s recovery.

Mpls Convention Ctr., March 18-20, 2014
The mission of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion is to activate a new era of thinking, practice and impact in the diversity and inclusion field by engaging people, advancing ideas and igniting change.

     
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Marriott NW, March 21, 2014
Creating access to quality educational opportunities is at the core of the North Hennepin Community College Foundation mission. We have a thirty year history of helping students succeed – thanks to generous supporters! Our work demonstrates the meaningful impact we have all made on the lives of hundreds of NHCC students this past year.

Metropolitan March 23, 2014
Youth Performance Company fuels the creative spirit of youth by developing, empowering and advancing young artists. Through direct programming that includes productions, classes, in-school residencies, community appearances, and a leadership development component, YPC provides affordable and meaningful arts experiences for Twin Cities families, children, and teens.

The Depot , April 5, 2014
Proceeds from the Gala support The Mother Baby Center – a new facility made possible through a partnership between Children’s – Minneapolis and Abbott Northwestern. Being built on Children’s, The Mother Baby Center combines Abbott Northwestern’s labor, delivery and newborn services with Children’s neonatal care unit – all under one roof. They also brings an enhanced environment of comfort, service and technology for all moms and babies – no matter what level of care is needed – and, in turn, drives improved outcomes.

     
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Hilton MPLS, April 10-12, 2014
The 2014 Future Educators Association® National Conference will take place April 10-12, 2014, at the Hilton Minneapolis. All FEA members in good standing can participate in this action-packed event filled with networking opportunities, competitive events, and professional development for students and teachers alike. This year will also feature the first "FEA block party" hosted by your national student officers, as well as visits to local colleges. Sessions will feature education leaders from across the country, including 2014 National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau! FEA members will also have the chance to elect FEA’s 2014-2015 national student officers.

The Depot , April 12, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota has been providing services, information, and advocacy for more than 30 years to people with dementia, their families and health care providers. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Marriott City Center, April 12, 2014
Now in our 41st year, Groves Academy is Minnesota's leading resource for families and students with learning disabilities and attention disorders. For 36 of those years, the Groves Gala has played a critical role in supporting the financial needs of families with students who would not be otherwise able to attend Groves Academy. Over the years, the Groves Gala has raised more than $7.5 million in scholarship money and has helped more than 1,200 students attend Groves.

     
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Crowne Plaza Radisson,
April 22-24, 2014

Regency Beauty Institute’s beauty school in Independence has a hands-on, comprehensive cosmetology program. Like all the Regency campuses, it’s designed to look and feel like a real salon, giving students the real world experience. You’ll learn everything you need to know about hair, skin, and nails at our cosmetology school.

RiverCentre , May 1, 2014
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of President Johnson’s State of the Union address calling on the nation to launch an “unconditional war on poverty.” This address signaled a renewed national commitment to fighting poverty through targeted policy resulting in programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, Pell Grants, expansions to Social Security and nutrition assistance. It’s critical that we use this anniversary to push back on false claims and narratives, and put forward a proactive vision about how to end poverty.

International Market Square, May 2, 2014
The 22nd Annual Power of Love Gala will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM. Proceeds from this year's gala will support Wingspan's Music, Dance and Art Therapy Program. The purpose of the event is to raise funds to enhance the lives of the vulnerable people we serve--adults with developmental disabilities. There is no minimum and no maximum gift requested during this fundraiser. Above all, we want people to come and find out about the great programs Wingspan provides in our communities. Join us for a memorable evening.

     
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Hilde Park/Performance Center,
May 3, 2014

Moving Day 2014 is NPFM's annual Walk for Parkinson's disease. On Saturday, May 3rd, at Hilde Park and Performance Center in Plymouth, Minnesota; thousands of people who live with or support those who have/had Parkinson's disease meet for a morning of fun, various movement activities, and fellowship. Moving Day is NPFM's largest fundraising event. Funds raised during Moving Day Twin Cities continue to support local services for people touched by PD and will also help support NPF’s research to improve care and treatments.

Hyatt, May 6, 2014
19th Annual Graduation Celebration and Diversity Career, Resource and Education Expo. Spokesman-Recorder Nonprofit 501c3 and the Minneapolis South WorkForce Center are collaborating to host a Diversity Career, Resource, and Education Expo event will give high school graduates exposure to future career, employment, and extended learning opportunities available to them after graduation.

Graves/601 Hotel, June 6, 2014
Now celebrating its 33rd year, Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) is a non-profit, volunteer community chorus whose mission is Gay Men Building Community Through Music. TCGMC provides its members with rewarding musical experiences and promotes social exchange. As an organization, the chorus celebrates diversity and uses music as a way to transform, educate and heal, towards the elimination of homophobia and intolerance through community outreach.