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Nonprofit Calendar
Upcoming Education & Training
Programs for Minnesota Nonprofits |
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Submit calendar entries:
webmaster@mcf.org.
Entries should include program name, brief description, sponsors, date, time, location, contact
information and fee.
MCF Programs: In addition to the
programs listed below, MCF operates monthly programs for foundations and corporate grantmakers,
primarily for MCF members only. (For information on MCF membership, see
Joining
MCF.) |
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MCF Events
Grantseeking for Beginners Seminars
Full schedule for 2010 now online
Boards
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Board Leadership Summit |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence |
| When: |
March 5, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus. |
| Cost: |
$195 individual/$495 group of
3-10 trustees |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed, 651.962.4600 |
| Board Bootcamp Webinar |
| Board Boot Camp is your first
stop on your tour of duty as a new nonprofit board member. It's also a
great workshop to better understand nonprofit board services and assess
whether you want to take the leap and join a board. Click on the link
above to learn more. |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
March 10, 1 - 2 pm
April 7, 6 - 8 pm |
| Where: |
MCN Conference Room, 2314 University
Ave., Suite 20, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
$35 |
| FFI: |
www.mapfornonprofits.org, 651.647.1216 |
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Board Leadership Summit |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence |
| When: |
March 5, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus. |
| Cost: |
$195 individual/$495 group of
3-10 trustees |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed, 651.962.4600 |
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Communications and Marketing
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Working with the Media |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
February 25,
9 am - noon |
| Where: |
UWS Campus |
| Cost: |
$70 ($65 if enrolled) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars, 715.394.8469 |
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Nonprofit Tech Tuesdays |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
11 am - 1 pm |
| Date & Topic: |
March 2: Choosing Accounting Software Programs |
| Where: |
United Way of Greater Duluth, 424 W Superior St, Ordean Building Rm.
B/C, Duluth |
| Cost: |
$10 ($5 if enrolled in program) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars, 715.394.8469. |
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Technology and Communications Conference |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits |
| When: |
March 24, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
| Where: |
Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$149 members/$169 for nonmembers |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org,
651.642.1904 |
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Finance & Accounting
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Mini Master of Nonprofit Finance |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence |
| When: |
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, February 9 - April 27 |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus |
| Cost: |
$750 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
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Budgeting for Your Fundraising Program |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
April
30, 8 am - 12 pm |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$85 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
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Fundraising
| Advanced Grantwriting: Writing Proposals |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
February 5, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
UWS Campus |
| Cost: |
$115 ($99 if enrolled) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars,
715.394.8489 |
| Grantwriting Clinic for Nonprofit
Practitioners |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 11, 9:00 a.m. - noon |
| Where: |
MCN, 2314 University
Ave., Suite 20, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
$85 (MCN members only) |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org,
651.642.1904 |
| Annual Strategies for Fundraising |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
February 12, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Planned Giving Essentials |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
February 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Capital, Endowment & Special Purpose
Campaigns |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
February 26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Grantwriting Essentials |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
March 5, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Asking for the Major & Planned Gifts |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
March 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
UWS Campus |
| Cost: |
$115 ($99 if enrolled) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars,
715.394.8489 |
| Program Outcomes |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
March 12, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Marketing and Public Relations - Twin
Strategies for Success |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
March 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| How to Write a Development Plan and Manage a
Development Office |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
March 26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Asking for Major Gifts |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
April 9, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| Nonprofit Prospect Management and Research
Techniques |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
April 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
| External Fund Development Sources -
Government Grants and Corporate Sponsorships |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence. |
| When: |
April 23, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$145 |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed,
651.962.4600 |
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Human Resources
| Labor Management Relations |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
February 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
UWS Campus |
| Cost: |
$115 ($99 if enrolled) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars,
715.394.8489 |
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Leadership/Management
| Social Enterprise Network |
| Sponsor: |
MAP for Nonprofits & Nonprofits Assistance Fund |
| When: |
Meets monthly on 2nd Thursdays, Noon -
1:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
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| Cost: |
Free |
| FFI: |
www.nonprofitsassistancefund.org, 651.642.1904 |
| Institute for Executive
Director Leadership |
| The Institute for
Executive Director Leadership is a ten-month cohort program offering
nonprofit executive directors opportunities to increase leadership
skills, enhance organizational collective capacity and take themselves
and their organizations to a new level while growing in a supportive
community of peers. |
| Sponsor: |
Center for Business Excellence, University
of St. Thomas |
| When: |
February 5 - November 5 |
| Where: |
Univ. of St. Thomas,
Minneapolis Campus |
| Cost: |
$2.750
(scholarships available) |
| FFI: |
www.stthomas.edu/execed/nonprofit, 651.962.4600 |
| Life Stages of a Nonprofit Organization |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities & MAP for Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 9, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Where: |
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| Cost: |
$60 |
| FFI: |
www.handsontwincities.org,
612.379.4900 ext.10 |
| Maximize Your Membership |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 17, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Where: |
MCN Conference Room, 2314 University
Ave., Suite 20, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
Free, registration is required |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org, 651.642.1904 |
| Tools, Tips & Tactics for New Executive
Directors |
| Sponsor: |
MAP for Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 18, 7:30 a,m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| Where: |
2314 University
Ave. W, Suite 28, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
Free, incl. continental breakfast |
| FFI: |
www.mapfornonprofits.org, 651.647.1216 |
| Emotional Intelligence for Professional
Excellence |
Emotional intelligence is now
known to be the most significant indicator of success at all levels of
employment. This workshop includes core concepts of EI, the personal and
organization benefits of having emotional competencies, and provides EI
tools for greater self-awareness, self-management, awareness of others
and relationship skills.
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| Sponsor: |
MAP for Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 24, 8:30-11:30 am |
| Where: |
2314 University
Ave. W, Suite 28, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
$75 |
| FFI: |
training@mapfornonrpofits.org, 651.647.1216 |
| Performance Feedback Tools |
| Sponsor: |
UW-Superior Continuing Education Dept. |
| When: |
March 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
UWS Campus |
| Cost: |
$115 ($99 if enrolled) |
| FFI: |
www.uwsuper.edu/seminars,
715.394.8489 |
| Starting a Successful Nonprofit |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
March 5, 9 am - noon |
| Where: |
MCN Conference Room, 2314 University
Ave., Suite 20, St. Paul |
| Cost: |
$85 |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org, 651.642.1904 |
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Networking/Careers
| Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin
Cities Happy Hour |
| Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin
Cities is your local chapter of the national Young Nonprofit Professionals Network.
Activities provide a place for young nonprofit professionals to build their skills and
professional connections. |
| Sponsor: |
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin
Cities |
| When: |
Check their website for upcoming events. |
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Public Policy
| 2010 Legislative Session Line
Up |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 5, 10:00 a.m. - noon |
| Where: |
Best Western
Kelly Inn, 161 St Anthony Ave, St Paul |
| Cost: |
Free, but advance
registration is required |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org,
651.642.1904 |
| Capitol Lab |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits |
| When: |
February 5, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Tour begins at
the Minnesota State Capitol, Room 318 |
| Cost: |
Free, but advance
registration is required |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org,
651.642.1904 |
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Technology
| QuickBooks Training for Nonprofit Organizations |
This seminar is part of South
Central College’s Small Business Management program, which specializes
in skill building for nonprofit professionals. In this training, you
will get:
- Training specially tailored to nonprofits
- Hands-on computer training, so that you can learn
by doing
- Classes taught by instructors who understand
QuickBooks, nonprofit organizations and nonprofit accounting
- A class designed for adult learners
- Workbook, practice tutorials and handouts
included
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| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and South Central College |
| When: |
April 1 - 2, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Where: |
South Central College, 1920 Lee Boulevard North, Mankato |
| Cost: |
$499 |
| FFI: |
dan.sprague@southcentral.edu or call 612.382.9915 |
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Technology and Communications Conference |
| Sponsor: |
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits |
| When: |
March 24, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
| Where: |
Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$149 members/$169 for nonmembers |
| FFI: |
www.mncn.org,
651.642.1904 |
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Volunteerism
| Certificate in Volunteer Leadership |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities & Children's Home Society and Family
Services |
| When: |
February 3 & 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Where: |
Children's Home Society and Family
Services, 1605 Eustis St, St Paul |
| Cost: |
$199 (MAVA members)/$259 (nonmembers) |
| FFI: |
www.mavanetwork.org,
651.255.0469 |
| Supporting Families in Serving Others:
Building an Effective Family Volunteer Program |
Learn practical tools for
developing unique, creative family volunteer projects and simple
education and reflection materials that will help attract new
volunteers, bring fresh energy to your program, and increase visibility
for your organization.
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| Sponsor: |
MAVA |
| When: |
February 11, 8:30 a.m. - Noon |
| Where: |
United Healthcare Conference Center, St.
Paul |
| Cost: |
$40 (MAVA Members), $60 (General Public) |
| FFI: |
www.mavanetwork.org,
651.255.0469 |
| HandsOn Twin Cities Volunteer Expo |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities |
| When: |
February 20, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Mall of America, 60 E Broadway,
Bloomington |
| Cost: |
Free to public. HandsOn Twin Cities
affiliation nonprofit fees apply |
| FFI: |
katie@handsontwincities.org,
612.379.4900 ext.12 |
| The Essentials |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities |
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February 23 & March 31, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. |
| Where: |
2021 E Hennepin Ave, Suite 420, Mpls
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| Cost: |
$60 |
| FFI: |
www.handsontwincities.org,
612.379.4900 ext.10 |
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| Engaging Boomers and New Generations of
Volunteers |
This interactive, fast-paced
workshop goes the next level into understanding changing motivations for
volunteers and gives you the opportunity to try out new tools for a new
style of leadership of volunteers.
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| Sponsor: |
MAVA |
| When: |
February 26, 9 am - 4 pm |
| Where: |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis |
| Cost: |
$65 (MAVA Members) $90 (General Public) |
| FFI: |
www.mavanetwork.org,
651.255.0469 |
| Levels of Engagement |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities |
| When: |
March 2, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Where: |
2021 E Hennepin Ave, Suite 420, Mpls
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| Cost: |
$60 |
| FFI: |
www.handsontwincities.org,
612.379.4900 ext.10 |
| Balancing Investment and Resources for
Effective Decision-Making |
| Sponsor: |
HandsOn Twin Cities |
| When: |
March 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
2021 E Hennepin Ave, Suite 420, Mpls
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| Cost: |
$20 |
| FFI: |
www.handsontwincities.org,
612.379.4900 ext.10 |
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