Thank You forAttending the CVC-TC Workshop
No One Right Way: Imagining New Systems for Volunteer Engagementwith Niila Hebert, Executive Director of Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA)
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Supporting Nonprofit Board Service
with Propel Nonprofits
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 am
Location: Propel Nonprofits, 1 SE Main Street, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Directions to Parking Garage
Description: As more individuals seek ways to engage in their communities, nonprofit board service represents a powerful opportunity to support both individual leadership and organizational impact.
This interactive, idea sharing session will explore how organizations can intentionally support, prepare, and connect individuals to nonprofit board service. We’ll discuss approaches to building equitable pipelines to board opportunities, strengthening partnerships between businesses and nonprofits, and aligning board service with broader CSR and talent development strategies.
Grounded in real-world practices and peer exchange, this session will surface both what’s working and where challenges remain. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and new connections to help support their own efforts.
Agenda:
8:30-8:50am: Networking, coffee and pastries
8:50-9:00am: Welcome, Elizabeth Appel from Propel Nonprofits
9:00-9:45am: Roundtable discussions
9:45-10:00am: Share key takeaways
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Accenture supports the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
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When the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games came to Minneapolis this June, Team Accenture showed up with heart. Together, employees and their guests contributed more than 3,500 volunteer hours—serving as Athlete Marshals, supporting competitions, serving meals, handing out medals, and celebrating athletes at every turn. It was an incredible example of what happens when inclusion, service, and community come together to create something truly unforgettable.
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Best Buy partners with Sharing Is Caring Foundation in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Best Buy employees in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area partnered with the Sharing is Caring Foundation, providing some much-needed essentials to unhoused individuals within the community.
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Help shape the future of volunteerism
in Minnesota
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Volunteerism is changing—and this is your opportunity to help shape what's next! Join HandsOn Twin Cities and partners from across the state for one of two virtual statewide conversations exploring how Minnesota can build stronger volunteer infrastructure to better support nonprofits, businesses, communities, and volunteers. Together, we'll discuss emerging trends, shared challenges, and opportunities to strengthen cross-sector partnerships and create a more connected, impactful volunteer ecosystem. Choose the session that works best for you: Wednesday, August 19 or Thursday, August 27, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Learn more and register at https://www.handsontwincities.org/future-of-volunteerism.
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Use your marketing skills to strengthen nonprofits
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Great marketing can transform a nonprofit's ability to reach supporters, grow its impact, and advance its mission. Join Connected for Change: Marketing Day on Friday, September 25, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT (virtual) and volunteer alongside other marketing professionals to help a nonprofit tackle a real-world challenge in just one day. Whether your expertise is in branding, messaging, marketing strategy, social media, graphic design, SEO, public relations, or digital marketing, you'll collaborate with a nonprofit to deliver practical solutions they can put into action immediately. It's a meaningful way to use your professional skills while connecting with fellow marketers who are passionate about giving back. Learn more and sign up at Connected for Change.
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BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture
is a success
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Both sessions of BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) summer camp just concluded, and students definitely meant business. In its 45th year, this program continues to ignite passion, build confidence, and help high school students prepare for life beyond the classroom.
MBV welcomed nearly 370 students onto the University of St. Thomas campus. Grouped into ‘companies,’ students created a product or service, developed a business plan, and pitched it to a panel of judges at the end of the week ‘Shark Tank’ style.
Nearly 175 volunteers joined us at camp; serving as speakers, business plan judges, mock interviewers, and more; helping students feel connected to the business world. 13 CVC-TC companies were represented. Best Buy volunteer and former MBV alum, Vardaan Gupta, shared, “Volunteering at the Minnesota Business Venture summer camp was incredibly fulfilling. Witnessing the students’ growth in business knowledge and their journey to discovering career aspirations was truly rewarding. It was a privilege to offer them real-life insights and help them gain clarity about their future paths.”
In a post-camp survey, 95% of students who attended the first session of MBV would recommend the program to a friend, with one student adding, “This week at MBV was an amazing experience that helped me learn more about leadership, teamwork, and future career opportunities. I would encourage other students to participate because it builds confidence, teaches valuable skills, and gives you a better understanding of what your future could look like.”
Interested in volunteering at MBV in 2027? Please visit https://bestprep.org/minnesota-business-venture-volunteers/ in the spring for more information.
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The Arc Minnesota Disability
Pride Parade and Festival
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The Arc Minnesota will be hosting "The Arc Minnesota Disability Pride Parade and Festival: Celebrating Disability Joy" in mid-August. This parade will take place in Richfield and end at the parking lot of our Richfield Arc's Value Village. The Arc seeks volunteers to help make this event a success. Volunteers will be needed along the parade route and to help with our festival.
To have Michelle Theisen follow up with you on details for this celebration once finalized, reach out to her by email at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
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The Sanneh Foundation Golf4Goals
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Golf4Goals is one of The Sanneh Foundation’s largest annual celebrations, bringing together community members, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for a day of connection and impact in support of our mission to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids for the 16th Annual Golf4Goals. There are several ways to get involved, including volunteering, sponsoring, attending, or participating in the tournament. Volunteer opportunities will include event set up, registration, course support, hospitality, and tear down, with shifts available throughout the day. Additional event and registration details will be shared soon.
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities for Golf4Goals, please contact Sarah Philippe, Volunteer Manager, at [email protected].
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