Resources

Check out the latest events, news and stories from our grantees, alumnae and beyond.

  1. Resource
    LaCora Bradford Kesti: Seven lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation welcomes LaCora Bradford Kesti as a new board member in 2023. Below, LaCora shares seven leadership lessons she has learned from nearly a decade of working in nonprofits.
  2. News
    Announcing Inaugural Class of Ann Bancroft Trailblazer Fellows
    After receiving over 30 applications, ABF has now selected 8 incredible high school students as part of the Trailblazer Fellowship inaugural class.
  3. Resource
    Laura Fingerson: Seven lessons to my younger self
    Laura Fingerson is a fifth-year board member of the Ann Bancroft Foundation, who, in 2023, began her role as board chair. Below, Laura reflects on seven lessons she’d give her younger self.
  4. Story
    Our Impact: The Power of $1,000
    A $1,000 investment is building up the next generation of leaders, scientists, athletes, authors, and doctors to be change-makers in their communities. We are taking this bold step to say to our youth that in a constantly changing world, we are still here, and we believe in your dreams!
  5. In the News
    Ann Bancroft and the Ann Bancroft Foundation both get a shoutout in a roundup of some of Minnesota's most incredible and influential women – Minneapolis Star Tribune
    Ann Bancroft and the Ann Bancroft Foundation both get a shoutout in a roundup of some of Minnesota's most incredible and influential women.
  6. In the News
    Ethelind Kaba named one of 50 Black Leaders to Know – Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
    Ethelind Kaba, Executive Director of the Ann Bancroft Foundation, named as one of 50 Black Leaders to Know by Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
  7. Story
    Honoring a connection from college
    I'm excited to see how this continues to influence her life. To be able to mentor a young woman while this whole window is opening up for her around family and identity was an honor.
  8. In the News
    Celebrating Women's History Month – The Come Up, NBA.com
    ABF Executive Director Ethelind Kaba is part of the MN Lynx and Timberwolves 2022 Women's History Month activities in an interview on the “The Come Up,” an original content series presented by Deluxe and the teams.
  9. News
    Maslon Selects the Ann Bancroft Foundation as its 2022 Illuminate Campaign Recipient
    We are immensely humbled by Maslon’s generosity, which allows us to provide grants to 25 girls as they dream big and fulfill their potential.