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November 1
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12:30-1:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Session
Maximizing Your MCF Membership
Note: No charge; box lunch provided.
Learn about what your member association can offer you! This overview of the
Minnesota Council on Foundations and its members, purpose and services is a
great opportunity for new members as well as new staff and trustees to learn how
to access the many programs, resources and services the Council offers its
members.
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2:00-3:00 p.m.
Opening Panel Discussion
Sponsored by Okabena Advisors
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Promising Visions and Voices
Hear some of Minnesota's newer philanthropy leaders explore diverse views of The Promise of Philanthropy,
how they lead, learn and connect others to their organization's philanthropic vision, and how they plan
to keep their philanthropy relevant in Minnesota's changing communities.
Moderator:
Mary Pickard, Opus Philanthropy Group
Panel:
Sharon Sayles Belton, vice president of community relations, GMAC ResCap;
Kate Wolford,
president, The McKnight Foundation;
Tim Penny, president, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
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3:15-5:00 p.m.
Dialogue Sessions
Exploring the Dimensions of
Philanthropic Promise
Through dialogues facilitated by experienced grantmakers, attendees will explore
the conference themes from the unique perspectives of their type of philanthropy
(family, corporate, community/public and private independent). Questions and
challenges to discuss: What has our particular type of philanthropic
organization done to make a strong impact on community good? What have we done
for the health and vitality of the nonprofit sector? What has presented unique
challenges in accomplishing community good? What will it take to fulfill our
promise?
Session
Leaders/Facilitators:
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Family Philanthropy — Amy Crawford, executive director, The Jay
and Rose Phillips Family Foundation; John Larsen, trustee and administrator,
John Larsen Foundation
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Corporate Philanthropy — Jean O'Connell, director of community
affairs, 3M; Dan Johnson, vice president and executive director, United Health
Foundation
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Community Philanthropy — Carleen Rhodes, president, The Saint
Paul Foundation; Holly Sampson, president, Duluth Superior Area Community
Foundation
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Private Independent Philanthropy — Cindy Gehrig, president,
Jerome Foundation; June Noronha, strategic planning officer, Bush Foundation
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
Attendee Reception
Sponsored by ADC Foundation
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy:
Intergenerational Transfer of ... Fun!
All conference participants are invited to enjoy refreshments and
appetizers as you meet colleagues from all generations during this fun
networking opportunity. Learn about how EPIP-MN is strengthening the next
generation of grantmakers, and help shape an agenda for intergenerational
learning.
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6:00-8:30 p.m.
CEO and Trustee Dinner and Program
Sponsored by Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans
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Setting the Bar for Foundation Performance:
Are We Aiming High Enough
What drives philanthropy to be the best it can be? What exemplifies excellence
in philanthropic achievement, and why does it matter that foundation boards
strive for "the promise" of what their giving could do?
Hear Bush Foundation board chair Kathryn Tunheim's reflections on what the
organization has learned in its search for a new foundation president that could
benefit other philanthropic leaders as they strive for excellence. Several
experienced trustees will respond to her remarks with additional insights and
perspectives.
Speaker:
Kathryn Tunheim, board chair, Bush Foundation
Panel responders: Cris Stainbrook, Indian Land Tenure Foundation; George
Thompson, Blandin Foundation
Dine with Colleagues at Buca di Beppo
A dinner option for those not attending the CEO and Trustee Dinner. A Radisson
shuttle will take participants to and from the restaurant.
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November 2
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7:45-8:45 a.m.
Check-In and Continental Breakfast
Table Topic Discussions
Have your morning coffee with colleagues while exchanging examples of promising
practices in the topics that interest you most. Explore promising grantmaker
practices in:
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Poverty Reduction
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Strengthening Families — Joel Luedtke, Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
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Early Childhood — Lynn Haglin,
Northland Foundation
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Immigrant Education —
José González, The Bush Foundation
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Arts and Culture — Eleanor
Savage, Jerome Foundation
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Environment — Cindy Petkac,
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
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Housing and Homelessness
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Grants Management — Kelly Kleppe, Bush Foundation
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K-12 Education in
Math/Science — Barbara Kaufmann, 3M
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Board Governance and
Accountability — Charlotte Johnson, Otto Bremer Foundation
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Health Disparities — Lisa Simer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
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Rural Philanthropy — Marc Vaillancourt, Southwest Initiative Foundation
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Open tables and topics
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9:00-10:00 a.m.
Opening Plenary
Sponsored by Travelers Foundation with additional
support from Opus Corporation
Spoken
Word Performance
Performer:
Bao Phi, The Loft Literary Center's EQ Diversity
Series
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The World We Want:
Defining It and
Shaping It Through Philanthropy
Peter Karoff's presentation will draw from his book The World We Want: New
Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change and explore the Open Source
phenomenon that has the potential to radically change the role of philanthropy
in the resolution of social dilemmas.
Speaker:
Peter Karoff, author and chairman/founder of The Philanthropic
Initiative (TPI)
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10:15-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
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If We Knew Then What We Know Now:
How To Learn from What Didn't Work
No one likes to admit to making grants that dramatically fall short
of expected outcomes, but in this era of transparency and accountability, more
foundations are examining, learning from and reporting on those experiences —
as well as trying to make mid-course corrections before the grant is over. In
this session, attendees will hear about several foundations that are working
toward a more intentional review of funding that didn't reach expected goals,
and will gain knowledge of strategies and tools for turning potential "bad
grants" into great learning experiences for improved grantmaking practice.
Presenters: Kerstin Gorham, Northwest Area Foundation; Kelly Kleppe,
Bush Foundation
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The Promise: Justice and Equity for All
What if there was a place in Minnesota's philanthropic community
where we could share the exciting things taking place in our grantmaker affinity
groups to address the social inequities
related to sexuality, race, class, culture and gender? Many of us work in
various capacities for social justice, both in our respective communities in our
grantmaking and as colleagues in the field of philanthropy both locally and
nationally. Although we may all be inspired by a similar vision for justice, we
are rarely able to share our inspiration and ideas or make connections to unify
the work. In this engaging dialogue session, attendees will explore
possibilities around the goal of unifying ourselves as a circle of allies toward
a movement for a "Minnesota Common Vision for Justice."
Facilitators: Kaying Hang and Karen Starr, Otto Bremer Foundation;
Eric Anderson, The Minneapolis Foundation
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Cultivating Philanthropy's Future Leaders
A generational shift is sweeping over the
world of philanthropy. Whether they are volunteering for boards, joining family
foundations or becoming professional staff at foundations, Gen-X and Gen-Y are
challenging the philanthropic status quo with their approach to leading and
giving. What does this generation shift mean for foundations and the nonprofit
sector, and how can we create opportunities for multiple generations to come
together for better results? Join us for a lively discussion on the future of
philanthropy.
Presenters: Trista Harris, The Saint Paul Foundation; Uri Neren, The
L.E.A.D. Project
Facilitator: Athena Adkins, Travelers Foundation
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Doing More Together:
The Power of Funder Collaboration
Sometimes the power and promise of
philanthropy can only be attained through joint action. Trends indicate that
funders are increasingly coming together to address issues of common interest.
Hear from some Minnesota grantmakers who have braved the challenges of
collaboration to address areas of focus. Take away tips on how to make funding
collaboration work.
Panelists: Nancy Jost, West Central Initiative Foundation; Lynn Haglin,
Northland Foundation; Marilou Eldred, Catholic Community Foundation; Lori Anderson, Lutheran Community Foundation
Facilitator:
Melissa Stone, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
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Building the Minnesota We Want:
Can We Agree?
In the book The World We Want: New
Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change, Peter Karoff challenges
philanthropy to dream and work together in order to create a better world. But
American philanthropy has grown primarily into a vehicle for individuals to
pursue their own visions of a better world and better communities. In this
session moderated by Karoff, attendees will discuss questions about how they envision an
"ideal" Minnesota, and whether current philanthropy practices work for or
against aspirations of a better Minnesota.
Moderator: Peter Karoff
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12:00-1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
Annual Meeting of Members and
Annual Meeting of Board of Directors
Sponsored by Bush Foundation and W.K.
Kellogg Foundation
Members will hear reports on major work and accomplishments, as well
as a presentation of the new Strategy 2010 plan. A brief Annual Meeting of the
2007 Board of Directors will be held to elect 2008 officers.
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1:15-2:15 p.m.
Closing Plenary
Sponsored by Blandin Foundation
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Once Upon a Time in the Land of Philanthropy:
Telling Our Stories of Hope and Promise
Since people first began talking to each other, telling stories has
been an effective way to capture attention, engage and audience and motivate
them to act. In the public interest sector, though, translating complex issues,
goals that are often intangible and abstract ideas into a good story can be a
daunting challenge. Modern technology has given us shiny new tools to help us
communicate — from PowerPoint to the Internet — but in our fervor to remain
current (and appear "professional"), we often ignore our natural inclination to
tell a good story. The speaker will explain why he believes storytelling is the
single most powerful communication tool you possess, and he will offer specific
ways philanthropic organizations can use stories to advance their mission.
Speaker:
Andy Goodman, communications consultant
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