To announce the launch of a new cohort that is designed exclusively for professionals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color (BIPOC) and work in a nonprofit, educational institution, or government agency and hosted by the Commitment to Racial Justice, which operates under the Rochester Nonprofit Consortium and Rochester Area Foundation, a kick-off social mixer will be launched on march 8th. This BIPOC-led cohort will serve as a space to create a sense of belonging and inspire personal and professional growth. We believe it is important for BIPOC nonprofit professionals at every level of an organization to feel seen and supported and have a platform to voice their needs, values, lived experiences, and goals in solidarity and safety. We want to support our area’s BIPOC nonprofit professionals and create a diverse pipeline toward leadership roles amongst nonprofits in our communities.

This cohort will launch a kick-off social mixer on March 8, 2023, at Thai Pop (4 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be activities, food, and a chance to get to know one another. Parking is available at the 3rd Street Ramp and other nearby paid parking spots.