Rochester Nonprofit Consortium

08/31/2026

Thank you KTTC TV for having us! Tune in to KTTC News at 4pm today or check out the Midwest Access website (linked below) to learn more about how Ready to Lead has been helping community members grow their skills, confidence, and professional networks.

It's the last week to apply for the Fall 2026 Cohort of Ready to Lead! Secure your spot at www.readytolead.org, or share the opportunity with someone looking to grow as a community leader.

https://www.kttc.com/video/2026/08/31/midwest-access-rochester-area-foundation-ready-lead/

08/10/2026

07/27/2026

Better Communities Grants provide unrestricted, general operating funds to support the core mission of organizations vital to the Rochester area. LOIs for the fall 2026 grant cycle are open now through August 17th. To learn more and apply, visit https://rochesterarea.org/nonprofits/better-communities-grants/

07/16/2026

Calling all emerging local nonprofits! Rochester Area Foundation's weGive365 grants provide general operating funds to new, small, and/or volunteer-run organizations. Applications are open now until August 14th! Find the link to apply, along with more information, at: https://rochesterarea.org/nonprofits/better-communities-grants/

The 2026 WeGive365 grant cycle is open!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://rochesterarea.org/nonprofits/better-communities-grants

𝘞𝘦𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦365 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳-𝘢-𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

07/13/2026

Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort of Ready to Lead are open from now until September 9th! To learn about the program, see more testimonials, and apply for the cohort, visit www.readytolead.org

06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Dawn Frydenlund of Dawn LaRae Coaching for leading this powerful workshop and giving nonprofit leaders an opportunity to identify their values and find ways to center them in the important work they do every day. And thanks to the participants for arriving with open minds, ready and willing to learn and share! We hope to see you at another Training for Good event in the future, like next week's "Collaboration That Works: Turning Partnerships into Real Impact" with Julie Ruzek, Executive Director of Cradle 2 Career. You can register here: https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/collaboration-that-works-turning-partnerships-into-real-impact/

06/09/2026

In a mission-driven workplace, burnout can affect those working at every level. The work is meaningful and often personal, the need is significant, and the funding and resources are limited — all of which contribute to a high degree of stress. Next Tuesday, June 16th, join Dawn Frydenlund from 11am to 1pm for a lunch & learn session focused on centering your values and setting boundaries to combat burnout in the workplace for a more sustainable nonprofit sector. RSVP at:

Join Midlife Career Whisperer™ Dawn LaRae for an engaging, impactful session focused on centering values, setting boundaries, and combatting burnout in a mission-driven workplace. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the systemic and cultural forces unique to nonpr...

06/02/2026

Want to learn more about the Bush Fellowship Program and what you can do to prepare to apply for it?

Join this information session on June 23 to learn more from Adora Land and Malcolm Chapman at the Bush Foundation about this self designed leadership program that supports individuals in furthering their skills and capacity to lead effectively.

This event is co-hosted by The Bush Foundation, United Way of Southeast Minnesota, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and Rochester Area Foundation.

Registration is free and light refreshments will be provided. Register using the link below: https://pledge.uwsemn.org/comm/SurveyNE.jsp?SurveyKeyHex=65313A41536B6D617A315775733966684A4B6F4F734C4E3835325168796E464832513965394645416C7359526941

05/21/2026

11 days remain in the application period for this exciting and transformative cohort offered through the Rochester Area Foundation.

Considering sharing with your network or applying today.

𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛! 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠.

Rochester Area Foundation is seeking seven dedicated individuals to join our inaugural Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging cohort. Inspired by the work of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, this year-long program (starting August 2026) bridges world-class research with local action.

Beginning in August 2026, seven selected participants will:

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Join the Rochester Area Foundation at the 2026 Othering & Belonging Conference for two days of learning from world-renowned researchers and policy experts, art and culture bearers, and other global changemakers.

*Travel and conference expenses are paid by Rochester Area Foundation*

Click here to learn more about the Othering & Belonging Conference: https://belonging.berkeley.edu/conference

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥: Receive specialized training from local experts in public speaking, facilitation, and conflict mediation.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Equip yourself to present on the importance of equity and belonging to local groups.

Receive $600 upon completion of the program requirements.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about creating a community where everyone truly belongs, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application via our online form, https://form.jotform.com/260906522669060, by midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Should you require an alternative application format, please contact me directly at [email protected].

04/29/2026

𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛! 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠.

Rochester Area Foundation is seeking seven dedicated individuals to join our inaugural Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging cohort. Inspired by the work of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, this year-long program (starting August 2026) bridges world-class research with local action.

Beginning in August 2026, seven selected participants will:

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Join the Rochester Area Foundation at the 2026 Othering & Belonging Conference for two days of learning from world-renowned researchers and policy experts, art and culture bearers, and other global changemakers.

*Travel and conference expenses are paid by Rochester Area Foundation*

Click here to learn more about the Othering & Belonging Conference: https://belonging.berkeley.edu/conference

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥: Receive specialized training from local experts in public speaking, facilitation, and conflict mediation.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Equip yourself to present on the importance of equity and belonging to local groups.

Receive $600 upon completion of the program requirements.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about creating a community where everyone truly belongs, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application via our online form, https://form.jotform.com/260906522669060, by midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Should you require an alternative application format, please contact me directly at [email protected].