This year, nVent joined the Minnesota Lynx as one of the Lynx Changemakers inaugural partners. Changemakers is a first-of-its-kind venture focused on building the next generation of female leaders and elevating women’s sports in Minnesota. The Lynx celebrated nVent and the other Changemaker partners on ‘Changemaker Night’ on Friday, Sept. 13 when Minnesota hosted the Chicago Sky.
The Changemakers platform combines purpose-driven activation with direct financial support of local organizations. Minneapolis-based Girls Taking Action™, an organization working to empower and educate girls to succeed in school and life, has been named the first Changemaker Impact Partner.
At Changemaker Night, hundreds of nVent employees and representatives from nonprofit organizations chosen by nVent Employee Resource Groups received tickets to cheer on the Lynx. All partners and Girls Taking Action were recognized with a special on-court ceremony.
During the ceremony, executive sponsors of the Changemakers platform, including nVent Chief Marketing Officer Martha Bennett, presented Girls Taking Action with a check to support its mission. Additionally, Changemaker Partners hosted a t-shirt toss for all fans.
Last month, nVent participated in the Changemakers Summit at Target Center alongside fellow inaugural sponsors Target and Pentair, Girls Taking Action, current and previous Minnesota Lynx players and other community members.
The summit included many inspiring speakers including the keynote speaker, Maya Moore Irons. Moore Irons, a 4-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx and one of the game’s most prolific players, talked about her journey from the WNBA to a social justice advocate and the “changemakers” that influenced her along the way.
“Our goal as an organization is to focus on mentorship, developing young women and letting them know that anything is possible.” said Bennett. “All of us have an opportunity to be a changemaker and show up for young girls. I think it is important that all of us do that.”