Black Collective Foundation MN

The Black Founders Brunch, hosted by The B Suite was nothing short of inspiring. ? The powerful moments shared and the momentum this event created for Black founders and aspiring entrepreneurs are still being celebrated. The B Suite brought together founders, trailblazing executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs for a day dedicated to advancing Black entrepreneurship. Black-owned businesses are on the rise, but creating equitable opportunities remains essential. As the presenting sponsor, The Collective was honored to hear from Melissa Butler CEO and founder of The Lip Bar Inc. Target’s largest Black-owned beauty brand. Melissa’s journey—from Wall Street to building a trailblazing beauty company—reminds everyone that dreams can indeed become powerful realities. Thank you to everyone who joined The B Suite in sharing insights, making connections, and uplifting one another. Together with The B Suite, we are building a future where Black entrepreneurs have the support, opportunities, and community backing they deserve. Here’s to more events and partnerships that will continue to help the community thrive. ?? #BlackFounders #CommunityEmpowerment #TheCollective #BlackEntrepreneurship

On Nov. 7, just two days after the elections, we hosted the powerful We Remain Fearless event, where we welcomed Emmy-winning journalist Georgia Fort and Alphonso David, Co-Counsel to the Fearless Fund and President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. In a thought-provoking conversation, they helped us make meaning of the moment, explored the strategic decisions behind the Fearless Fund case, and highlighted ways we can align our local efforts with the national fight for economic justice and equity. They also provided invaluable insights on championing economic justice within our communities, inspiring us to continue advocating for the rights of Black entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups. Thank you to our phenomenal speakers and to all our attendees for being part of this critical conversation. Together, we remain fearless in our pursuit of justice!

As we approach ?ve years since our founding, we are clearer than ever about the imperative and value of The Collective. In our role as a backbone organization for Black-led change—and the state’s leading philanthropic organization on racial justice—we support courageous visionaries across our state as they usher in a new tomorrow by shifting existing systems and creating new ones. We are not backing down—we are doubling down. Will you join us? By making an investment in the Black Collective Foundation MN, you can help: https://lnkd.in/gC-VU6P8 ?Resource Black-led Change: Through our grantmaking, we are ensuring our holistic well-being by investing in solutions that pair economic justice with healing justice and culture. ?Strengthen Race-Conscious Impact: We launched a new initiative called MN LEAD, building on a proven model from California. MN LEAD brings together a coalition of legal, advocacy, and philanthropic organizations that will offer strategic resources to help Minnesota-based organizations and funders better understand the legal landscape. ?Build Sustaining Power: The Collective will continue to ensure Black-led civic engagement and power-building organizations are ampli?ed and strengthened. We invite you to make the Black Collective Foundation your foundation—your change home where you can activate your values, legacy and ideals. Give today. #GiveToTheMaxDay #BlackLedChange #CommunityWealth #InvestInChange #MinnesotaPhilanthropy

Today is Give to the Max Day, and we're calling on you to invest in the genius of Black-led change. At The Collective, we’re committed to resourcing the brilliance of Black-led change. As the state’s leading philanthropic organization for racial justice, we are moving grants to organizations, leaders, and ideas that are shaping a more just and equitable Minnesota. We’re doing this by shifting decision-making power to trusted community members who know best what our communities need. Together, we’re building a thriving ecosystem where Black people can live in dignity and prosperity. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate today and be part of a movement that’s redefining what’s possible. #GiveToTheMaxDay #BlackLedChange #CommunityWealth #InvestInChange #MinnesotaPhilanthropy

By supporting us, you’re not just donating—you’re fueling the genius of Black-led change, a movement that’s transforming systems and creating opportunities for all Minnesotan's to thrive. Your contributions today helps build a future where all of us, together with our families, can thrive in dignity and prosperity. https://lnkd.in/gC-VU6P8 #GiveToTheMax #BlackCollectiveMN #InvestInChange

We are thrilled to be part of #GivetotheMax 2024 - happening now until November 21. This year, consider donating to Black Collective Foundation MN as part of your year-end giving. Now more than ever, we need a thriving ecosystem of Black-led change. Your support will help us defend and advance racial justice and Black-led change, build community wealth, and transform philanthropy. Donate today using the link below.

Thank you to our MN LEAD initiative anchor funders: McKnight Foundation The Bush Foundation Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Headwaters Foundation for Justice @Pohlad Family Foundation @Carlson Family Foundation and for the Minnesota Council on Foundations for serving as an anchor partner! The Collective is calling on philanthropy and business to double down, not back down. Join us to defend and advance racial justice in Minnesota! mnblackcf.org/mnlead

Our new initiative, MN LEAD, expands a proven model in California launched by the California Black Freedom Fund Building on the success of the LEAD for Racial Justice initiative, MN LEAD brings together legal, advocacy, and philanthropic organizations and leaders to help Minnesota-based organizations navigate the legal landscape, prepare for this pivotal moment, and chart a path forward. Learn more, partner, and/or give to MN LEAD! mnblackcf.org/mnlead

TODAY- the Black Collective Foundation MN is launching MN LEAD, a new multiracial initiative that proactively addresses legal challenges to race-conscious programming, shapes narratives, and supports strategic efforts to strengthen and connect the ecosystem advancing racial justice. In the wake of the presidential election, we turn our focus hyperlocal. Four years ago, the people of Minnesota state ignited a global movement against racial injustice, creating monumental shifts within systems once considered immovable. We are still those people. To create a lasting impact, we must nurture an ecosystem that supports racial justice beyond election cycles, harnessing civic engagement year-round. Our new initiative, MN LEAD, expands a proven model in California launched by the California Black Freedom Fund Building on the success of the LEAD for Racial Justice initiative. Learn more, partner, and/or give to MN LEAD! mnblackcf.org/mnlead Thank you to our MN LEAD initiative anchor funders: McKnight Foundation Bush Foundation Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Headwaters Foundation for Justice MN Carlson Family Foundation Pohlad Family Foundation and for the Minnesota Council on Foundations for serving as an anchor partner!

We’re a non-partisan organization building a more just nation where all Black people are holistically well, living in dignity and prosperity. And yet, being a non-partisan organization does not require us to ignore the political conditions that either make this work possible or hinder it. The results of the federal presidential election and the direction of Congress will shape the environment in which we organize, with tangible and material impacts on all of us. Tomorrow, we will process the state of our democracy in real time, turn our focus to tap into the regenerative spirit within our communities, get inspired by the genius of Black-led change, and center the possibilities before us. Only 100 more seats available, register now. https://lnkd.in/gP3rFYP3 Note: If you’re already registered for our full-day Threading event, there’s no need to re-register for this afternoon program. We look forward to gathering in community with you!