Resources

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

  1. In the News
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm: A decades-long friendship – MPR
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm spoke with MPR's Angela Davis about their decades-long friendship, including the Ann Bancroft Foundation
  2. Resource
    College Essay Writing Webinar- Top 5 Takeaways
    On August 2nd, 2023, the Ann Bancroft Foundation hosted a webinar on advice for writing college application essays. In case you missed the seminar, here are the top five takeaways to perfect your writing.
  3. Story
    Sabrina, Trailblazer Fall 2015
    Sabrina was awarded an Ann Bancroft Foundation grant in the fall of 2015 for the Youth in Government (YIG) program where she was immersed in government and politics. She participated in the courts for two years and as a lobbyist for two years and proceeded to go to Girls State. 
  4. In the News
    Founder Ann Bancroft reflects on her life and legacy – Minnesota Monthly
    Founder Ann Bancroft reflected on her life and legacy, including the foundation she created decades earlier
  5. Resource
    Dr. Gigi Chawla: Seven lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation is excited to introduce Dr. Gigi Chawla as a new board member as of June 2023. Gigi is the Chief of Community Pediatrics at Children's Minnesota. Below, read the seven lessons Gigi would give her younger self.
  6. Resource
    Ending the silence on mental health: Top five takeaways
    May was Mental Health Awareness Month. To finish off this important month, the Ann Bancroft Foundation hosted NAMI Minnesota to teach their Ending the Silence class. Check out the top five takeaways from this session.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.