Insights & Inspiration

Welcome to our blog—a space for fresh ideas, expert leadership advice, and thought-provoking insights. Here, we share lessons learned, creative perspectives, and strategies to help you grow. Check back often for new posts and inspiration!

Kristin Ackley Kristin Ackley

Save The Date - She Leads-Rochester 2025

We are incredibly excited to announce the addition of a second location for our She Leads conference next year!

Please save the date for Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Rochester Art Center.

She Leads isn’t your average conference – it's a dynamic gathering that celebrates and cultivates the multifaceted brilliance of female leaders! Whether you're a powerhouse entrepreneur, a savvy executive, a trailblazing manager, a changemaker shaking up your community, or a leader within your home, this event is your playground for growth and empowerment.

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Katrina Pierson Katrina Pierson

Fundraising for a New Era certificate program coming in October

Fundraising for a New Era Certificate at Winona State University

Fundraising for a New Era is a new online educational offering from Winona State University and Growth By Design. From concepts in fundraising to cultivating a confident mindset, this 16-week program will equip students with the knowledge they need to adapt and excel in this rapidly changing philanthropy environment.

What's Different? Students will enjoy the flexibility of an online learning platform while also engaging in bi-weekly facilitated sessions with seasoned experts in the field. In addition to the fundamentals, content for the course will include topics like emotional intelligence at work, personal money beliefs and biases, and coaching your team to overcome mindset barriers.

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