Investing in Opportunity for Women & Girls At this one-of-a-kind virtual equity conference, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota brings together sectors that have the power to build equity together — as corporate, philanthropic, and individual donor- partners join with community partners and women and girl leaders. At the Summit, attendees are inspired by our diverse statewide audience of community changemakers and young women and girls, beginning with a keynote address featuring local and national thought-leaders. Collectively, we are driving solutions to create a world of gender and racial equity so that all women and girls in Minnesota can thrive. Where Equity Comes to Life Your partnership makes a difference. As a corporate sponsor of this premier equity event, your critical investment leverages the power of community-led solutions with the Women’s Foundation to create a stronger economy and state. By aligning your business to invest in the growth and prosperity of women and girls, Minnesota gains a vital source of talent, creativity, and leadership. At the Equity Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to elevate brand visibility and relationships with business and community leaders and gender and racial equity influencers, while maximizing your work in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) with philanthropy, government, and nonprofit partners. Community Leadership in Action With the Women’s Foundation and the 2021 Equity Summit, you’re moving opportunities forward for women and girls in Minnesota. Together, we are creating a world where all women and girls have access to economic opportunity, safety, and leadership. A Virtual Convening May 7, 2021 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Summit Highlights Engage with Nonprofit, Elected, Youth & Community Leaders Grow Cross-Sector Partnerships Elevate Brand Alignment with Equity & Opportunity Strengthen Corporate Social Responsibility Invest in the Economic Security of Women & Girls Align Business with Impact - Promote economic opportunity through strategic partnerships - Invest in philanthropy and field building - Accomplish more by partnering across sectors 20 EQUITY SUMMIT 21 FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE “The Summit was so valuable to me as a corporate leader invested in creating a stronger economy in our state. I was so impressed with the speakers, and walked away inspired to do more to build equity locally.” STEPHANIE ENGLUND, BEST BUY, 2017 PRESENTING SPONSOR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES “At the Summit, the positive energy, action, and inclusiveness fuels our commitment to champion young women and increase their representation in our business and industry.” 2019 GLASS CEILING BREAKER SPONSOR