OUR VISION
We believe all youth have agency and power at home, school,
community and in the workplace.
OUR MISSION
We fuel the quality and quantity of equitable and inclusive developmental relationships for Minnesota's young people by building and elevating the capacity of programs, systems and policies.
ABOUT US
MENTOR Minnesota is a state-wide nonprofit (501c3) organization committed to supporting mentorship and assisting youth-focused organizations and businesses in strengthening their programs or incorporating a mentoring approach into their current initiatives. We believe that relationship-driven efforts encompass individuals of all ages and identities, reaching everyone from Pre-K children to older adults.
To realize this vision, we offer training, resources, and consulting—primarily at no cost—to foster a community where everyone has the opportunity to connect with a mentor and emphasize relationship-centered programming.
BECOME A MENTOR
The Mentoring Connector is the only national database of mentoring programs. The Mentoring Connector is a free service that helps quality youth mentoring programs across the country recruit more local volunteers while greatly increasing visibility for their organizations.
ATTEND A MENTOR MINNESOTA EVENT
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MENTOR Minnesota events here!
START A MENTORING PROGRAM
Whether you are exploring the idea of starting a program in your area, conducting a needs-assessment to see if there is a need for a mentoring program in your community or are already in the process of establishing a program, the following steps can help you find the resources and tools that you need to develop and implement a quality-based mentoring program.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Training Opportunity: MENTOR's Newly Enhanced Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Calling all program leaders! Delve into the research-based standards that ensure impactful and effective mentoring relationships with MENTOR National’s Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring. This newly released 5th edition expands on the 4th edition with updated content based on new research including youth and community voice and values, creating inclusive and safe program spaces for all, and developing a stronger program design and evaluation. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will gain the tools needed to elevate program quality, foster meaningful connections, and drive positive outcomes for mentors and mentees alike. This training is at NO COST & uses a versatile (& FUN!) approach meeting program leaders where they're at. So, if you are a newbie to this work or well experienced, all are welcome & will walk away with templates & tools to support your mentoring program & initiatives.
April 22, 23, & 24th at 12pm CT
Training Opportunity: Becoming a Better Mentor Mini-Series:
Are you a mentor, youth coach, teacher, program leader, camp counselor, and or a community leader, or perhaps know someone who is? And looking for ways to uplift & build stronger engagement? Then this NO COST training is for YOU! This training takes a conversation-centered approach and is built on highlighting Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People. This is MENTOR's recently released resource designed to help support everyday individuals on the basics of what safe & supportive relationships look, sound, and feel like. Written by field experts through a lens of evidence-based strategies, this training provides you with tangible tools to strengthen mentorship in real life. Join us! No previous experience required!
Friday, May 9th at 9am-12pm CT
MENTOR Minnesota's (in-person) Professional Development Day:
Join us for an inspiring in-person Professional Development Day dedicated to empowering mentoring program leaders! This exciting event will focus on three essential areas that will elevate your programs and strengthen our collaborative efforts including: 1) Marketing & Storytelling: Your Impact Matters 2) Collaboration: Succeeding Together & 3) Funding & Securing Sustainability.
Discover actionable steps & innovative approaches to finding and securing funding for your programs. Learn from seasoned experts about the traits of successful funding proposals and how to identify potential funding sources that align with your mission. Walk away with practical tools and strategies to elevate your fundraising efforts and sustain your initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together! Register now to secure your spot and help shape the future of mentoring in our community!
Thursday, June 26th 9-3pm CT