Minnesota International NGO Network

Happy New Year from MINN! As we welcome 2025, we reflect on the incredible strides we made together in 2024 and look forward to building an even stronger community this year. Here's to another year of connection, growth, and making an impact! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop about upcoming events and news: https://lnkd.in/gZh_876U

THANK YOU! The 2024 MINN Summit would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Books For Africa, Tractors For Africa, Kayla Meyers Consulting, LLC, and the vibrant contributions from our marketplace vendors: Haiti Outreach, Mary's Pence, St. Catherine University, Give Us Wings, Print the Love, Cultivate, Global Minnesota, Children's HeartLink, Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul, Ethiopia Reads, Alight, Emanate International, LLC

6 days left to apply for our 2025 Board of Directors! 🔗 Join our mission by applying today: https://lnkd.in/gTrwAQiV 📅 Deadline: December 6th

We’re looking for leaders who are interested in MINN and passionate about our work to join our Board of Directors starting in 2025. To best support MINN, we aim to bring diversity in professional and educational expertise, knowledge, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and more 🔗 Apply now to join our mission: https://lnkd.in/gTrwAQiV Apply by Dec. 6th!

Join us tomorrow at 8 AM CST for a free webinar on using AI for program evaluation. Learn how to simplify monitoring and evaluation, analyze data, and much more—perfect for under-resourced and time-crunched NGOs, nonprofits, and community leaders! Register at https://lnkd.in/ebT8BuFN. #nonprofitwebinar #programevaluation #aifornonprofits

As we close this year’s MINN Summit, “The Future of International Development,” we are filled with gratitude for everyone who made it possible. To our breakout presenters and speakers—thank you for sharing your knowledge and sparking insightful discussions. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Rachel Miner, founder and CEO of Bellwether International, for sharing valuable insights about the dimensions of, and prevention for, genocide. We learned that NGOs play a vital role in creating conditions that support communities resilient against “otherism” by breaking down unequal access to freedom of religion and economic opportunity. And to our attendees—your participation, curiosity, and enthusiasm fueled the spirit of the event!

Today’s the Day! The 2024 MINN Summit is here! 🌍 We’re thrilled to welcome everyone to a day filled with inspiring conversations, networking, and exploring “The Future of International Development.” With a lineup of incredible speakers, panels, and our bustling Marketplace, this is a fantastic opportunity for connection and growth in our community.

🌟 Breakout Speaker Spotlight 🌟 We're excited to introduce this leadership panel as one of our breakout sessions for the 2024 MINN Summit! 🎤 The panel features Peter Carlson, Ceallaigh Smart, Nate Knatterud-Hubinger, Katherine Wojtan, Elaine Tymchak, and Doug Niemela. Together, they bring decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, international development, and community empowerment. Session Title: Leading Global Change: Insights from Minnesota’s International NGO Leaders Description: In this panel, Executive Directors from the MINN network share their insights on effective leadership, key challenges, and strategies for managing global organizations. Topics include leadership models, core values in action, the role of language in international work, navigating unexpected challenges, diverse revenue models, and considerations for starting a new nonprofit. Participants will gain practical guidance from experienced leaders on sustaining and growing international operations. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from these panelists and other inspiring leaders at the 2024 MINN Summit! Only 2 days until the Summit! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gKnHd_4 #MINNSummit2024 #Leadership #InternationalDevelopment #Learning

🌟 Breakout Speaker Spotlight 🌟 We're excited to introduce Natasha Kabir as one of our breakout speakers for the 2024 MINN Summit! 🎤 Graduate Assistant and Graduate Student, Southern Illinois University, Department of Sociology Natasha Israt Kabir has developed her career as a development professional and researcher. Apart from that, she has worked in humanitarian responses as a gender and protection focal point. Natasha graduated from Pondicherry Central University as a recipient of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Regional Cooperation scholarship in India for the academic year 2010-2012. Session Title: Refugees with Disabilities and the Language Divide Description: This session will discuss the findings of a study aimed at describing how persecuted and abused refugees with disabilities are often faced with the inadequacies of the legal system. It will also discuss the language divide when it comes to accessing braille and Rohingya-friendly sign language through an inclusive justice system. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from Natasha Kabir and other inspiring leaders at the 2024 MINN Summit! Only 2 days until the Summit! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gKnHd_4 #MINNSummit2024 #Leadership #InternationalDevelopment #Learning

🌟 Breakout Speaker Spotlight 🌟 We're excited to introduce Ⓥ Vic Massaglia Ⓥ and Adhora Madhuri as two of our breakout speakers for the 2024 MINN Summit! 🎤 Ⓥ Vic Massaglia Ⓥ is the Director of Career Services at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. He is on a mission to support helpers by connecting with and inspiring people to make a positive impact on the world. Adhora Madhuri is a second-year Master of University of Minnesota School of Public Health student. She works as a Student Assistant at the School of Public Health Career Services and is passionate about advancing health equity in medicine and public healthcare globally. Session Title: Facilitating Change: A World Café on the Future of Global Development Description: This session explores the future of international development using World Café, an interactive and collaborative facilitation method. Drawing on their varied expertise and experiences, participants will delve into key questions and challenges facing the field. Through open dialogue and shared learning, participants will generate innovative ideas and potential solutions to shape a more equitable and sustainable future. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from Ⓥ Vic Massaglia Ⓥ, Adhora Madhuri, and other inspiring leaders at the 2024 MINN Summit! #MINNSummit2024 #Leadership #InternationalDevelopment #Learning Only 4 days until the Summit! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gKnHd_4