Thursday, February 18, 2027, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Skyline Room, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
Ten years ago, CharterSource took root with a handful of charter school boards and a belief that good governance is essential for school success.
From that beginning, the work has grown steadily. We have trained more than 2,250 board members, supported 75 schools, and reached 25,000 students, with our work now stretching from Minnesota to Texas and Wyoming. None of it grew on its own. We cultivated it alongside people, many of whom are in this room, who believe in strong schools as much as we do.
We invite you to celebrate our first decade at the Walker Art Center, for breakfast on February 18. Founder Beth Finch will share how CharterSource began, and board members and school leaders will talk about what this work has meant for their schools. You will reconnect with familiar faces, meet others who share a commitment to charter school excellence, and get a first look at what the next ten years hold.
Whether you have been part of this work from the beginning or are just getting to know CharterSource, there is a seat for you at the table. Come celebrate what has taken root over the past decade, and rise with us into the next one!
Ten years of growth
2016
Beth Finch founds CharterSource to support Minnesota charter boards.
2022
CharterSource becomes a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2024
The StartRight Framework takes our start-up support to schools in Texas.
2025
Holly Amaya steps in as Executive Director as Beth retires.
2026
The Board Self-Assessment launches and our first Wyoming partnerships begin.
Sponsor the mission
Sponsorship keeps board training, operations development, and start-up support within reach of the schools that need it. Every level includes verbal recognition at the event, and commitments received by January 8th appear in printed materials.
Presenting
$5,000
8 tickets
Custom event signage
Logo and name in printed materials
Dedicated social and website content
Gold
$2,500
8 tickets
Event signage
Logo and name in printed materials
Dedicated social and website content
Silver
$1,000
8 tickets
Event signage
Logo and name in printed materials
Acknowledgement on social and website
Not sponsoring? Single tickets are $50. If February 18 does not work for you, a gift in any amount supports our work for the next ten years and beyond!
Getting there
Date and time
Thursday, February 18, 2027, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Address
Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Parking
Vineland Place Parking Ramp (725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403), which has a direct connection to the Walker Art Center and elevator access to the Skyline Room.
Accessibility
Contact us for any accommodation requests.
Breakfast is served in the Skyline Room, overlooking downtown.
