Ann Bancroft Foundation

When girls and gender-expansive youth know they are supported, courage takes shape, not as fearlessness, but as the willingness to try again, to speak, to lead, and to imagine what might be possible. Get tickets and learn more about our event's theme: ow.ly/a6JO50Yx5PZ

Still thinking about applying? The Trailblazer Fellowship deadline has been extended to May 7! Must be a past ABF grantee, grades 8–12. Fellows can receive up to $2,500, build confidence, and connect with a community of changemakers. Apply: ow.ly/GJil50YRRxs

We are 2 DAYS out from our Annual Celebration! We want to share our gratitude for our community of event partners. You helped us pull this event together and we can't wait to see it all come to life on April 23rd. #thecourageofcommunity Thank you for your hard work!

READY. SET. BID. The silent auction is officially open! Even if you’re not attending the 2026 Annual Celebration, you can still be part of it. Here’s a sneak peek at 3 of the 55 incredible auction items: Start bidding: ow.ly/Gkf450YNzlm

This could be you next Thursday, April 23 at our Annual Celebration! It will be a night filled with copious amounts of joy and inspiration. #thecourageofcommunity Today is the last day to register, so get your tickets now! Register here: ow.ly/w0Ih50YLrPU

Just 8 days to go! This year, the Annual Celebration honors the Courage of Community — the collective courage that holds us, shapes us, and carries us forward together. See you April 23rd! Registration closes THIS Friday, April 17. Get your tickets now: ow.ly/pUJQ50YIZrx

Are we among your favorite charities? (Or, maybe even your favorite charity?!) Show it with your vote! We're part of the @Old_National “Choose Your Charity” -- $265K in total awarded to 96 nonprofits! Vote ABF once per day through 4/25: ow.ly/IpcY50YK1E4 Thank you!

Passionate about encouraging girls and gender-expansive youth? There's still time to get involved with our Annual Celebration! We are looking for a few more volunteers to support us in making the night a success. Join us April 23rd. Register to volunteer: ow.ly/W5XN50YIZa7

We are thrilled to announce that the hosts for our 2026 Annual Celebration will be Sara Kilian and Micah Ngafua— a funky, fresh duo for sure! We can't wait to celebrate the Courage of Community with you! #thecourageofcommunity Tickets: ow.ly/PltA50YFj3N

Swipe to learn ways you can show up this Annual Celebration season! Links mentioned in the post: Attend: ow.ly/h90E50YFiCQ Host/Donate: ow.ly/zV7q50YFiCS Give: ow.ly/WeIv50YFiCO Volunteer: ow.ly/Gtkz50YFiCP Donor Advised Fund: ow.ly/jVFH50YFiCR

Are you a past Foundation grant recipient between grades 8-12? Take the next step! Applications for the our Trailblazer Fellowship are open through April 30. Learn more & apply: ow.ly/Vwsr50YCVFM

There are a million reasons you should join us for our Annual Celebration. We thought we'd make it easy and just give you four! At just four weeks out we could not be more excited for our Annual Celebration, and we hope to see you there! Tickets: ow.ly/ce1U50YCwgc

When you join us at the Annual Celebration, you help raise the funding needed for girls and gender-expansive youth across Minnesota to access grants to pursue meaningful opportunities. Join us and make a difference! #thecourageofcommunity Register: ow.ly/Agk550YBwI2

There is still time to apply! The Ann Bancroft Foundation Spring Grant deadline is April 1. Join our optional info session tomorrow, March 28, 3-4pm: ow.ly/rBwQ50YzS0N Apply: ow.ly/1KlR50YzS0P

Raise your hand if you are ready for another lively night filled with electric energy, lots of laughter, and imagining something bigger! Our Annual Celebration is April 23, 2026 -- just 27 days away! Register here: ow.ly/EMok50YxShu

Join us for our Annual Celebration on April 23, featuring an unforgettable performance by the University of Minnesota Marching Band. This marching band brings an energy like no other. It will truly be a night you won't want to miss! Get your tickets now: ow.ly/Xaog50YvElC

Trailblazer Fellows and ABF supporters were at the @Timberwolves this week celebrating Women’s History Month. Huge thanks to the Wolves for the tickets and for honoring the contributions and leadership of women and girls!

Ethelind Kaba (ED, ABF), alongside Gloria Perez @womensfndnmn, joined @AngelaDavisMPR to discuss Minnesota’s gender wage gap and creating pathways to greater gender equity. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation. Listen: ow.ly/aOKZ50YwRiS

Oh, don't mind us -- we're just reminiscing about last year's Annual Celebration as we anticipate the next one. We'll see you April 23, 2026, for a night full of community, joy, and inspiration! #thecourageofcommunity Register here: ow.ly/jeJH50YvCT9

Thank you to our sponsors for making the 2026 Annual Celebration possible. Their partnership helps us continue uplifting girls and gender-expansive youth and inspiring them to imagine something bigger. More: ow.ly/iVcw50YszMh #thecourageofcommunity