Versique’s 2026 Versique Gives Event Raises Over $120,000 for Dress for Success Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting hosted its annual Versique Gives event on April 30, 2026, raising more than $120,000 for Dress for Success Twin Cities. Over 200 business and community leaders gathered at the Metropolitan Ballroom for an evening of connection, generosity, and shared purpose, pushing Versique’s cumulative contribution to the organization to over $370,000 across a 14-year partnership.
Over the course of this partnership, Versique’s support has directly empowered hundreds of women through Dress for Success Twin Cities’ programs, from job readiness coaching and professional attire to confidence-building tools that help women advance their careers across Minnesota.
“Every year this event reminds us why we do what we do,” said Chris Ohlendorf, Co-Owner of Versique. “Helping people take the next step in their careers is at the core of everything we build here, and Dress for Success Twin Cities lives that mission in a way that genuinely moves us. To see this community show up year after year is something our entire team takes pride in.”
“Our partnership with Versique has fundamentally strengthened our organization. They are not just a funder, but a true champion of our mission,” said Stephanie Silvers, CEO of Dress for Success Twin Cities. “Their investment allows us to significantly expand our reach and elevate how we serve women-from strengthening onboarding to broadening access to coaching and long‑term support, and removing barriers to opportunity. Versique proves that advancing women’s careers requires more than words-it requires partners who actively invests in women, their families, and our communities.”
The evening featured vibrant networking, inspiring stories from women served by Dress for Success Twin Cities, and a high-energy live auction led by Virtue Fundraising, who brought tremendous energy to the room. This year also marked a first for the event: a custom ice sculpture generously sponsored by Hemingway Wealth Management.
The event was made possible by the support of sponsors across a range of industries. Gold Sponsor Good Leadership was joined by Silver Sponsors Allied Executives, BMO Commercial Bank, Christensen Group Insurance, Great Clips Inc., Holmes Murphy, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Platinum Bank, and Virtue Fundraising, along with Bronze Sponsors Bell Bank, Blaze Credit Union, Blue Ridge Associates, Boyum Barenscheer, Coalition9, Messerli Kramer, Mixson Home Services, Netrio, Ogletree Deakins, and Park State Bank.
As Versique looks ahead, the company remains committed to using its platform, people, and purpose to create lasting impact for clients, candidates, and the broader community.
About Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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About Dress for Success Twin Cities
Dress for Success Twin Cities empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Through career coaching, skill-building, and confidence-building resources, the organization serves women throughout the Twin Cities on their journey toward self-sufficiency. Learn more at www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org.
