Fourth Generation's 2021 Kick-Off Event (VIRTUAL)

About Fourth GenerationFourth Generation is an experiential giving program for early and mid-career professionals. Members work together throughout the year to learn about a critical issue, identify promising efforts to address it, and pool their donations to make a bigger impact than they could alone. Members hone their teamwork, analytical, and leadership skills as they:LEARNabout community issues, local nonprofits, smart giving, and how to make grantsSHAREtheir ideas, talents, and experiences to make a differenceCONNECTwith local leaders and other civic-minded professionalsGIVEwith other members for greater impact

Fourth Generation

Jump into this year’s grantmaking cycle by helping to choose our topic!

Please join us as we kick off the 12th grantmaking cycle of the Fourth Generation Fund!We'll learn about Fourth Generation and our plans for the year, talk you all into being members, and choose our topic. Everyone in attendance will be able to vote! Start Time: The meeting will start promptly at 6 p.m.Zoom Meeting Information: Details will be sent to registrants one week prior to the event.What is Fourth Generation?<a href="https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/fourth-generation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fourth Generation</a> is an exciting and engaged group that comes together in a hands-on experience to reimagine philanthropy.We hear from inspiring speakers, explore personal values, engage in thoughtful activities and discussions, and combine our time and money to support organizations that are making real change in our community.Our efforts, discussion, and collective gift transform into community power, personal growth, and social advocacy.Help us choose this year’s topicJoin us in September for our Kick-Off Event and be a part of choosing our grantmaking topic for our 2021-2022 cycle. You have the power to make your voice heard in support of the issue you care about most. Here are our potential topics for the year:<ul><li>Mental Health Justice</li><li>Community Safety</li><li>Health Justice</li><li>Arts &amp; Equity</li></ul>We need you! Fourth Generation is at its best when there is a diversity of experiences and perspectives in the room. Here are ways you can get involved: <ol><li>RSVP and attend one of the Kick-Off Events: Virtual | here or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/166190417011">In-person | Sept. 22</a></li><li>Invite your friends, coworkers, and family members to join Fourth Generation.</li><li>Share about Fourth Gen through social media.</li></ol>Can’t join but still want to support Fourth Generation’s work? <a href="https://tmf.iphiview.com/tmf/DonatetoAnotherFund/FundInformation/tabid/383/dispatch/accountselection_id$11884_hash$4ae0ea93532bdb413d68c36a6d65ab6171f096dd/Default.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donate to our fund!</a>Last Year’s Economic Justice GranteesIn light of the local impacts of the global pandemic and social unrest, last year’s Fourth Gen group made $80,000 in unrestricted funds available to <a href="https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/fourth-generation/fourth-generation-awards-80000-in-economic-justice-grants/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eight grantees focusing on Economic Justice</a>. These grantees are all working to create a future in which all people have opportunities to thrive and that prosperity and justice go hand-in-hand.We look forward to seeing you!Event Contact:Sara LuebenDirector of Collective Giving, The Minneapolis Foundationslueben@mplsfoundation.org | 612-672-3865

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Fourth Generation's 2021 Kick-Off Event (VIRTUAL)

More events from Fourth Generation

Discover more events from Fourth Generation, from Charity & Causes to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

Fourth Generation's 2021 Kick-Off Event (VIRTUAL)

More events from Fourth Generation

Discover more events from Fourth Generation, from Charity & Causes to other experiences you might love.

More Charity & Causes events

Browse more Charity & Causes events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.