Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
Civic Engagement
Webinar Series
Funding Opportunities
March Book Author Interview
Civic Engagement
The Office of the MN Secretary of State - Check out Open Appointments. There are over 200 Boards, Commissions, Councils, Work Groups and Task Forces that work to advise policy makers and regulate our professionals.
Interested in applying? Complete the interest form by 5pm on March 2, 2026
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—Share your experiences and suggestions with elected officials! Your voice can guide them to make better informed decisions to represent their constituents and create stronger communities that thrive for everyone!
Civic Engagement Resources:
March 2026: Civic Programs, News, & Resources
In the last Issue: Remembering Melissa Hortman MPR & Rolling Stone - Elected Contacts: LINK.
Check out: Our Civic Resources Page LINK
Morning Connections
Morning Connections is an informal meeting series that consist of light conversation over zoom. If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!
Dovetail - Webinar Series
Funding Opportunites
Heads-up: New Global Learning-Focused Call for Proposals from RWJF - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Global Learning to Reimagine Health Knowledge Systems for Equity and WellbeingThe goal of this funding opportunity is to learn and produce health equity solutions inspired by other countries that face similar health equity challenges that we face in the U.S. The focus of this call for proposals is building a more inclusive and equitable health knowledge system that is resilient in times of crisis and beyond.
Release date: March 2, 2026
Serving Greater Minnesota
There are six regional foundations working to strengthen the communities and economies of Greater Minnesota. Established by the McKnight Foundation in 1986, each foundation is independent and serves its geographic region by delivering grants, business financing, regional programs, belonging work and donor services. The foundations also are regular collaborators on statewide initiatives.
Check out funding opportunies and community support with your local regional Initiative Foundation
March Reading Room
Rachel Maddow on “Prequel” and the rise of the fascist movement in America
By Rita Braver - from 2023
It may be hard to fathom that some 20,000 Americans would gather under an image of George Washington for a pro-Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden in 1939. Rachel Maddow has spent a few years sifting through similarly sobering stories for her new book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism” (Crown). It’s a cautionary tale about threats to democracy set in the era of World War II.
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.