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

Almost all of our events are hosted at no cost to mentoring organizations because we believe quality practice is a rightfor all communities. See all the latest

MENTOR Minnesota events here!

STAY IN THE KNOW

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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

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!

Nominate YOUR MENTOR Minnesoty recipient: MENTOR Minnesoty Award Nomination Form 2025
Share out this nomination form with your network & help us highlight more incredible individuals & programs by spreading the word.
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

SNAG YOUR TICKET