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
See all the latest
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 Mini-Series: Becoming a Better Mentor
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, & 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 at NO COST to you! This day is dedicated to empowering mentoring program leaders, expanding networks, & bolstering the mentoring field! 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 and 3) Let's Talk Funding
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. Register now to secure your spot and help shape the future of mentoring in our community!
To learn more, please visit: MENTOR Minnesota's PD Day 2025
Thursday, June 26th 9-3pm CT
MENTOR Minnesoty Awards Breakfast Celebration!
Mentorship is more than guidance — it’s a connection that shapes lives, nurtures potential, & builds stronger communities. A great mentor can change the course of someone’s journey, offering encouragement, wisdom and unwavering support. That’s WHY recognizing outstanding mentors, mentees & community partners’ matter. Let’s celebrate the mentors who make a difference — one relationship at a time.
Be a part of this meaningful celebration!
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Nominate YOUR MENTOR Minnesoty recipient: MENTOR Minnesoty Award Nomination Form 2025
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Share out this nomination form with your network & help us highlight more incredible individuals & programs by spreading the word.
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Snag your ticket & JOIN US at the MENTOR Minnesoty Awards celebration breakfast! Enjoy some great food, have some FUN & connect with the mentoring community while celebrating these inspiring stories.
Friday, June 27th 8-10:30am CT