News

We still seek volunteers to host sessions at the 2023 Institute & Expo.

Select a session or two you plan to attend and volunteer to be the session host. Concurrent session host is a volunteer role that requires no previous experience, no public speaking, no significant time commitments, involves minimal training, and provides an opportunity to make a personal connection with expert faculty.

LeadingAge Minnesota is accepting applications for the 2023 Leadership Academy.

About Leadership Academy

Become the leader you are meant to be. During a year-long program, Leadership Academy fellows learn and apply ideas, tools, principles, and theory to strengthen their leadership and foster an organizational culture to lead in normal and not-so-normal times.

The 2022 Leadership Academy cohort of fellows recently completed their program year and will graduate at the 2023 Institute & Expo. Participants design and lead an Action Learning Project (ALP) as part of their coursework.

Volunteer at Institute by hosting a session you're planning to attend.

Select a session or two you plan to attend and volunteer to be the session host. Your help is needed to make the Institute run smoothly.

We need your help to make the Institute run smoothly. Concurrent session host is a volunteer role that requires no previous experience, no public speaking, no significant time commitments, involves minimal training, and provides an opportunity to network with expert faculty.

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce that members can post their open positions on the AgingServicesJobs.org job board at a reduced rate – all year long!

Institute is just a month away, which means the seventh annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Silent Auction is right around the corner. Thanks to the LeadingAge Minnesota community's generosity, the Silent Auction raises funds to support our dedicated caregivers each year. With your help, we can make this year's auction a huge success!

Please join LeadingAge Minnesota in giving a warm welcome to Kayla Khang. Kayla joins the staff as the Manager of Government Affairs and Policy. She will support our policy and lobbying efforts in St. Paul, including leading our organization's return to in-person Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 13, 2023.

On Dec. 1, the 2022 Leadership Academy Class of Fellows completed their program year of leadership development. The official graduation for the cohort of 45 leaders will be celebrated at the 2023 Institute & Expo.

LeadingAge Minnesota has announced the District Meeting dates for all of 2023. Mark your calendars!

This year, we will provide a virtual option for every round of District Meetings. We know that nothing compares to the energy and connection from in-person meetings, but we also respect the busy schedules that many of you have. Thank you for making these critical connections a vital part of your 2023!

Saint Therese, a LeadingAge Minnesota member, is partnering with Rasmussen University – Bloomington to help train the next generation of nurses.

Totaling $400,000, 24 workforce grants were awarded to LeadingAge Minnesota members across the state by the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation this week. The grant program funds staff appreciation, OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program set-up expenses, and initiatives to improve recruitment, retention, and talent pipeline development.

It's time to update your organization's staff roster in LeadingAge Minnesota's records.

Registration for the 2023 Institute & Expo will open the first week of December. To help you prepare for a smooth registration experience, we have sent notices to each member organization with a staff roster to review and update.

Join us in January for a virtual District Meeting! No need to travel icy roads or brave the cold—connect with your peers and gather essential information from the comfort of your home or office.

The thirteenth edition of the Really Big Book of Nursing Home Regulations is finally here and ready to go! It is now available for pre-order.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Seventh Annual Silent Auction, which will take place as part of the 2023 Institute in February. Thanks to the LeadingAge Minnesota community's generosity, the Silent Auction raises funds to support our dedicated caregivers each year. With your help, we can make this year's auction a huge success!

In December, LeadingAge Minnesota is launching our Champions Network, a new advocacy-focused membership group with a mission to advance our public policy goals through grassroots engagement. This group is open to all members and will meet virtually once per month.

We are proud to welcome you to the new LeadingAgeMN.org, where you can find timely information and helpful resources to help you serve older adults.

Anneliese Peterson, who serves as the District G Officer on the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors, will join Benedictine as its chief operating officer on Dec. 5. She will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction across the organization.

As the new year approaches, we invite you to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in 2023. We are tackling your challenges on numerous fronts, and we need you to help shape the critical work ahead.