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SUMMARY:Practical Leadership 1.0: Cultivating Thriving Supervisory Relatio
 nships
DTSTART:20260908T150000Z
DTEND:20260910T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T182457Z
UID:10000329-1788861600-1789041600@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $135 for MCN members / $1
 75 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nThis session is now 
 at maximum capacity. There is no wait list for this event. Please see our 
 Events Calendar for future offerings. \n\n\n\n\nEffectively carrying out a
  supervisor role is more “art” than science. Often\, people leaders ar
 e left on their own to try and figure out how to implement their superviso
 r duties. Unskilled supervision can create organizational cultures that ar
 e ineffective at best\, and causing harm at worst. When people leaders und
 erstand the expectations of their role\, they are able to supervise in a w
 ay that fosters healthy working relationships with each employee that repo
 rts to them. This\, in turn\, builds psychological safety and creates thri
 ving\, inclusive organizational cultures. \n\n\n\nThis highly interactive 
 training provides participants with immediately implementable tools and st
 rategies for transforming their supervision skills for stronger\, more pro
 ductive one-on-one relationships in the workplace. \n\n\n\nThis workshop i
 s one of MCN’s most popular trainings and consistently receives high eva
 luations. \n\n\n\nThis is a six-hour virtual training spread over three tw
 o-hour sessions: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 8\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cen
 tral\n\n\n\nSeptember 9\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Central\n\n\n\nSep
 tember 10\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Central\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics 
 Covered: \n\n\n\n\nCultivating self-awareness and brain/body response to s
 tress\n\n\n\nFeedback conversation skills\n\n\n\nDeveloping psychological 
 safety\n\n\n\nUsing the Platinum Rule in supervision\n\n\n\nOne-on-One che
 ck-ins and Supervising Framework\n\n\n\nCoach approach to supervising\n\n\
 n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nBetter understand the competencies of 
 the supervisor roles and have improved confidence in implementing the role
 \n\n\n\nAnalysis of the challenges to inclusive leadership with the vertic
 al power dynamic created by hierarchical structures\n\n\n\nCultivate self-
 awareness and accountability for fostering positive organizational culture
  and avoiding destructive behaviors in the workplace\n\n\n\nIncrease comfo
 rt at holding a range of conversations\, including developmental feedback\
 n\n\n\nLearn strategies for helping employees solve their own challenges\n
 \n\n\nBuild awareness of when to use coaching in the supervisor role\n\n\n
 \n\nNote: We also strongly recommend you take Practical Leadership 2.0: Bu
 ilding Engaged Teams. While no material is repeated between the two course
 s\, the curriculum of Practical Leadership 1.0 and 2.0 complements each ot
 her. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event Details  \n\n\n\nThis eve
 nt is a series with three dates: 9/8\, 9/9\, & 9/10/26. The registration p
 rice includes all three 2-hour sessions. \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will t
 ake place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you th
 e day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded
 . The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event
 . \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For informati
 on on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit our
  Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registr
 ation\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa N
 egstad consults with a diverse clientele of nonprofits\, philanthropies\, 
 and government in leadership and organizational development. Believing any
 one can be a leader\, Lisa lives in two worlds: traditional hierarchies\, 
 where she helps managers excel in their role\, and collective teams\, wher
 e she helps groups think systemically and improve their shared leadership 
 skills. Before starting her own consulting firm\, Lisa held senior leaders
 hip and management positions in several international and U.S.-based nonpr
 ofit organizations. Lisa has an MBA from Yale and a B.A. in psychology fro
 m Luther College and is certified as a human systems dynamics professional
 . Lisa\, an ongoing learner of cultural agility\, brings a strong value of
  inclusion and participatory processes to her training.
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 ting-thriving-supervisory-relationships-sept-2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BenefitsMN Overview: Health Benefits for Nonprofits (FREE EVENT)
DTSTART:20260909T163000Z
DTEND:20260909T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T001900Z
UID:10000326-1788953400-1788957000@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: Free  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegist
 er Now\n\n\n\n\n\nIs your nonprofit ready to enhance its employee benefits
  package? Are you exploring more cost-effective or comprehensive options f
 or health insurance\, dental\, vision\, life & disability\, or other key b
 enefits? Could your current offerings do more to attract and retain talent
 ed staff members while supporting their well-being and financial security?
  \n\n\n\nLaunched in 2020 by MCN\, BenefitsMN has nearly 190 nonprofit org
 anizations participating\, covering over 2\,800 nonprofit employees and cl
 ose to 3\,300 lives in total! As 2026 approaches\, those numbers continue 
 to grow\, giving BenefitsMN even more bargaining power when negotiating fo
 r and providing comprehensive\, affordable plan offerings from plan provid
 ers\, Medica and Metlife. \n\n\n\nAttend this free event to learn how this
  first-ever association health plan for Minnesota nonprofits supports your
  organization\, employees\, and mission. We’ll explore the cost-effectiv
 e benefits\, stable networks\, and robust plan offerings designed to suppo
 rt your nonprofit team and save your organization money. We will also disc
 uss eligibility criteria\, administrative solutions\, and have time for yo
 ur questions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nCaleb Golberg\, Senior Area Vice 
 President\, Health & Welfare Consulting\, Gallagher\n\n\n\nMaddy Potter\, 
 Associate Consultant\, GBS Bloomington\, MN\, Gallagher\n\n\n\nMargie Sieg
 el\, BenefitsMN Director\, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
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 its-for-nonprofits-free-event
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Re(Human)ized Resources: Equitable Performance & Talent Developmen
 t
DTSTART:20260909T180000Z
DTEND:20260909T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181916Z
UID:10000316-1788958800-1788962400@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nThis session is also o
 ne part of the five-part Re(Human)ized Resources series.  \n\n\n\n\nFocus:
  Development & Performance \n\n\n\nCentering equity in performance managem
 ent means reimagining how goals\, reviews\, and feedback are designed and 
 delivered. This workshop explores equitable performance systems—includin
 g 360 reviews\, calibration processes\, and bias mitigation—to create gr
 owth opportunities for all employees. \n\n\n\nKey Concepts: 360 feedback\,
  calibration\, bias awareness (recency\, halo\, affinity)\, SMARTIE goal-s
 etting. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nAnalyze bias in evaluation 
 and apply calibration techniques for consistency\n\n\n\nDesign and impleme
 nt multi-source feedback tools to ensure fairness\n\n\n\nApply SMARTIE goa
 l-setting for equitable and inclusive performance planning\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis workshop is one session of a five-par
 t HR training series\, Re(Human)ized Resources. Use the Register Now link 
 at the top of this page to register only for the Equitable Performance & 
 Talent Development workshop. Register for the full series at $200 for mem
 bers or $300 for nonmembers. \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on
  the Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nYour access link will be emailed to you the d
 ay before the event after 12 p.m.\, and will also be included in your conf
 irmation email. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording will 
 be made available to registrants after the live event.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning
  is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CAR
 T\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit our Registration Polici
 es page.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\
 , visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\nWe offer partial schol
 arships for all of our educational workshops. Visit our Scholarships page
  for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlin Desselle. My superpowers are developing emotion
 ally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into 
 the most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating 
 company values to impact employee engagement\, efficiency in systems\, and
  rapid growth of bottom line. \n\n\n\nI founded Wayfinders Coaching & Cons
 ulting after spending over a decade in operations management and people le
 adership in high-performance organizations. I’ve worked cross-functional
 ly in HR\, business development\, change management and learning and devel
 opment\, and across many industries–from nonprofit work\, higher educati
 on\, food service\, and retail–to DEI consulting. \n\n\n\nWhat I found a
 long the way is that the core ingredients for successful relationships (an
 d ultimately business growth) are rooted in emotional intelligence\, trust
 -based communication\, and intercultural competence. Now I offer coaching\
 , training\, consulting\, and thought-partnership for individuals and team
 s seeking to build these skills.I work with an incredibly diverse team of 
 practitioners\, with go-to methodologies that include critical HROD\, chan
 ge management frameworks\, emotional intelligence (EQ-i)\, intercultural d
 evelopment (IDI)\, systems audits\, and cultural assessments.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/rehumanized-resources-equitable-
 performance-talent-development-sept-2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions for Nonprofits: An MCN Member Benefit Offerin
 g (FREE EVENT)
DTSTART:20260909T180000Z
DTEND:20260909T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181916Z
UID:10000347-1788958800-1788962400@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – Live/OnlineFee: Free \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1990\, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has partner
 ed with UST Workforce Solutions to provide members a wide variety of cost-
 saving unemployment and workforce solutions designed to meet the unique ne
 eds of nonprofit organizations. \n\n\n\nJoin UST and MCN for a webinar hig
 hlighting the exclusive benefits available to our members through our long
 time partnership. You’ll learn about a little-known tax exemption avai
 lable exclusively to 501c3 nonprofits and discover how you can streamline 
 internal processes\, ensure compliance\, and create operational efficienci
 es—all while mitigating risk and unnecessary expenses. \n\n\n\nSign up t
 o learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow state funding works vs. reimbursing for unemploymen
 t\n\n\n\nStrategies for efficiently managing unemployment claims\, protest
 s\, and hearings \n\n\n\nHR resources that help to improve efficiencies an
 d productivity\n\n\n\nHow partnering with UST will help address your diffe
 rent needs\n\n\n\n\nWhether your primary focus is to ensure compliance\, k
 eep your employees engaged\, better manage unemployment claims\, or have m
 ore control over your unemployment costs\, this webinar will provide exper
 t insight and invaluable resources for addressing your current needs. \n\n
 \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to join us for a fresh look at the benef
 its UST offers our members. Can’t attend the live session? Register any
 way\, and you’ll receive a recording of the live event to watch at your 
 convenience.
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LOCATION:Virtual – Live/Online
URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/workforce-solutions-for-nonprofi
 ts-an-mcn-member-benefit-offering
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Thief River Falls Nonprofit Connect (FREE MCN Partner Event)
DTSTART:20260910T220000Z
DTEND:20260911T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181916Z
UID:10000375-1789059600-1789066800@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Community Center301 4th St. EastThief River Falls\, M
 N 56701Fee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Minnesota
  Council of Nonprofits (MCN) invites nonprofit professionals\, board membe
 rs\, and volunteers to join Thief River Falls Nonprofit Connect on Septe
 mber 10 for an opportunity to connect\, share a meal\, hear about the Sta
 te of the Sector\, and discuss roles and fiduciary duties of nonprofit boa
 rd members.   \n\n\n\nAlong with food\, refreshments\, and conversation\
 , this free event will include: \n\n\n\n\nBoard Roles and Fiduciary Duti
 es 101: A basic overview of the duties and responsibilities that board me
 mbers have as volunteer external leaders of nonprofits. We will focus prim
 arily on basic board information and the fiduciary duties that board membe
 rs have\, and talk about what board members should and should not be doing
 . \n\n\n\nThe State of the Nonprofit Sector: MCN has compiled original r
 esearch on the nonprofit sector and updates on the changing landscape into
  a presentation that will help local nonprofit leaders understand the curr
 ent challenges\, build resiliency\, and create opportunities for action th
 rough advocacy\, collaboration and innovation. \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward 
 to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nWe will host this in-pe
 rson event at the Thief River Falls Heritage Community Center. \n\n\n\n30
 1 4th St. EThief River Falls\, MN 56701 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent De
 tails\n\n\n\nThe date and time of this in-person event is: September 10\, 
 2026\, from 5 p.m – 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe location of this event is: 301 4t
 h Street East\, Thief River Falls\, MN 56701
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 ect-free-mcn-partner-event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Make the Most of Your MCN Membership: Overview & Q&A Session (FREE
  EVENT)
DTSTART:20260915T140000Z
DTEND:20260915T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181916Z
UID:10000306-1789462800-1789466400@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event – Live/OnlineFee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister No
 w\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin MCN’s Membership Manager and Regional Represen
 tatives from across Greater Minnesota for an interactive session designed 
 to help you get the most out of your Minnesota Council of Nonprofits membe
 rship. Sessions are offered on multiple dates\, with rotating regional tea
 m members joining to share their unique role in supporting Greater MN nonp
 rofits. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to MCN\, have been part of the commun
 ity for years\, or are exploring membership\, we’ll walk you through the
  many ways MCN supports and connects nonprofits across the entire state. O
 ur team brings both a statewide perspective and local insight\, and we’r
 e excited to share how you can plug into a network that’s rooted in comm
 unity\, collaboration\, and care. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll highlight opp
 ortunities for professional development\, cost savings\, visibility\, and 
 connection—along with how MCN’s research and public policy work streng
 thens both your organization and the broader nonprofit sector. \n\n\n\nIn 
 this session\, you’ll get: \n\n\n\n\nA clear\, approachable overview of 
 member benefits and tools\n\n\n\nPractical ways to make your membership wo
 rk for your organization’s goals\n\n\n\nIdeas for building meaningful co
 nnections across MCN’s statewide network\n\n\n\nTime for questions\, con
 versation\, and real-time support from our team\n\n\n\n\nSession Dates (ch
 oose one): \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 17 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\nTue
 sday\, September 15 · 9 – 10 a.m.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9 · 2 
 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for the event on Zoom. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\
 n\nThis virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access li
 nk will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nT
 his session will not be recorded.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automati
 cally through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another 
 accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo le
 arn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Reg
 istration page.
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 ship-overview-qa-session/2026-09-15
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Building and Cultivating Major Donors for Small- to Mid-Size Nonpr
 ofits Series
DTSTART:20260915T143000Z
DTEND:20261013T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T002521Z
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CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineSeries Fee: $175 for MCN membe
 rs / $255 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Series\n\n\n\n\nTh
 is series is now at maximum capacity and has sold out. There is no wait li
 st for this event. This series will be offered again in early 2027\; check
  back on our Events Calendar soon to register. \n\n\n\n\nMany nonprofit le
 aders know they need to diversify funding\, but major donor fundraising ca
 n feel out of reach\, especially in small- to mid-size nonprofits without 
 large development teams. The good news is that your next major donor is li
 kely already connected to your organization or within your existing networ
 k. The key is knowing where to look\, how to build the relationship\, and 
 how to confidently invite deeper investment in your mission. \n\n\n\nIn th
 is 3-session virtual series\, we will help you build the confidence\, clar
 ity\, and practical systems needed to identify\, cultivate\, and engage ma
 jor donors in ways that feel genuine\, strategic\, and aligned with your m
 ission. \n\n\n\nAcross three live online sessions\, we will reframe fundra
 ising as relationship-building\, map the people already surrounding your m
 ission\, prioritize the right donor prospects\, and strengthen your abilit
 y to lead donor conversations with greater clarity and confidence. Through
  practical tools\, guided exercises\, and real-time application\, this ser
 ies is designed to help you move from uncertainty and overwhelm to a more 
 focused\, strategic\, and repeatable approach to major donor fundraising. 
 \n\n\n\nYou will leave with practical frameworks and tools you can use imm
 ediately to strengthen donor relationships\, build a more intentional dono
 r portfolio\, and create momentum toward long-term fundraising sustainabil
 ity. Past participants have shared that this course increased their confid
 ence\, strengthened their donor conversations\, and gave them practical to
 ols they could apply right away. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this 3-session ser
 ies\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nReframe major donor fundraising as 
 an opportunity to build meaningful donor partnerships rather than simply a
 sk for money. \n\n\n\nIdentify potential major donors\, connectors\, and
  advisors already within your organization’s existing network. \n\n\n\n
 Prioritize the right donor prospects based on alignment\, engagement\, rea
 diness\, and funding goals. \n\n\n\nDevelop tailored engagement strategie
 s that deepen trust and move donor relationships forward. \n\n\n\nLead do
 nor conversations with greater clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. \n\n\n
 \nUse practical tools and frameworks to build a more structured\, strategi
 c\, and repeatable major donor process that supports more diversified fund
 ing.\n\n\n\n\nWatch a video about the Major Donor Coaching Cohort Experien
 ce here. \n\n\n\nSession Details\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Mindset and 
 Cultivate Mapping – September 15 @ 9:30am – 11:00am CT \nIn this ses
 sion\, we begin by exploring the psychology of generosity and dismantling 
 the “begging” narrative that often creates fear or hesitation around f
 undraising. Together\, we will shift the mindset from asking for money to 
 inviting partnership in meaningful work. \n\n\n\nWe will then map 30–50 
 relationship pathways within your existing network to help you identify th
 e hidden donor potential already surrounding your mission\, including supp
 orters\, connectors\, and advisors. \n\n\n\nBy the end of Session 1\, you 
 will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nReframe fundraising as an invitation to partn
 ership rather than a transactional ask.\n\n\n\nDescribe how generosity\, s
 hared purpose\, and donor motivation can shape stronger fundraising conver
 sations.\n\n\n\nIdentify supporters\, connectors\, and advisors already wi
 thin your organization’s network.\n\n\n\nCreate a Cultivate Map of 30–
 50 relationship pathways connected to your mission.\n\n\n\nRecognize where
  major donor potential may already exist within your current community and
  relationships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Building the Right Portfolio 
 – September 29 @ 9:30am – 11:00am CT \nIn this session\, we will help
  you move from a broad or cluttered database to a prioritized portfolio of
  qualified donor prospects. Using the Engagement Scorecard and related too
 ls\, we will evaluate prospects based on engagement\, alignment\, influenc
 e\, readiness\, and relationship strength. \n\n\n\nYou will begin building
  a focused Power 10 Portfolio and develop customized engagement designs th
 at help move priority donors from contact to committed partner. \n\n\n\nBy
  the end of Session 2\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nEvaluate donor pr
 ospects using practical criteria such as alignment\, engagement\, influenc
 e\, and readiness. \n\n\n\nDistinguish between a broad contact list and a
  focused donor portfolio built for meaningful cultivation. \n\n\n\nPriori
 tize a Power 10 Portfolio based on real funding goals and relationship pot
 ential. \n\n\n\nDevelop customized engagement designs for your top prospe
 cts. \n\n\n\nBuild a more strategic and repeatable process for major dono
 r cultivation over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Designing Confident C
 onversations – October 13 @ 9:30am – 11:00am CT \nIn this session\, w
 e will build the messaging and structure you need to lead donor conversati
 ons with greater clarity and confidence. Building on the work from the fir
 st two sessions\, we will help you define impact\, communicate need\, and 
 make the ask in a way that feels grounded\, relational\, and clear. \n\n\n
 \nWe will also strengthen your approach to stewardship so donors become mo
 re than a source of funding. They become meaningful partners in your missi
 on. \n\n\n\nBy the end of Session 3\, you will be able to:   \n\n\n\n\nU
 se a clear framework to structure major donor conversations with greater c
 onfidence.\n\n\n\nCommunicate shared values\, need\, impact\, and invitati
 on in a compelling and mission-centered way.\n\n\n\nPrepare for donor asks
  with messaging that feels clear\, relational\, and strategic.\n\n\n\nAppr
 oach the ask as a natural part of relationship-building rather than a disc
 onnected fundraising task.\n\n\n\nStrengthen stewardship and next-step pla
 nning to support long-term donor partnership.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptional Impl
 ementation Labs: From Strategy to Action – September 22\, October 6\, & 
 October 20 @ 9:30am – 10:30am CT\nThese optional one-hour working sess
 ions are designed to help you move from theory to execution without the o
 verwhelm. Through peer discussion\, hands-on application\, and focused gro
 up coaching\, we will bridge the gap between “knowing” and “doing.
 ”  \n\n\n\nRather than introducing new content\, these sessions give y
 ou space to apply the course tools directly to your own donor portfolio\, 
 messaging\, outreach strategies\, and upcoming conversations. Together\, w
 e will troubleshoot challenges\, refine next steps\, and build momentum so
  you can walk into your next donor meeting with greater clarity\, confiden
 ce\, and a practical 90-day action plan. \n\n\n\nBy participating in the
  optional implementation labs\, you will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nApply cou
 rse tools and frameworks directly to your own donor relationships and fund
 raising priorities. \n\n\n\nRefine engagement strategies\, donor messagin
 g\, and next steps through peer discussion and group coaching. \n\n\n\nSt
 rengthen your readiness for upcoming donor meetings and conversations. \n
 \n\n\nBuild a practical 90-day activation plan for cultivation\, asks\, fo
 llow-up\, and stewardship. \n\n\n\nIncrease your confidence in moving fro
 m planning to real-world donor action.\n\n\n\n\nThese three Implementation
  Labs sessions are included with the “Building and Cultivating Major Don
 ors for Small- to Mid-Size Nonprofits Series” registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Walk Away With\n\n\n\nBy the end of the series\, you
  will leave with more than notes. You will leave with a practical fundrais
 ing engine built for immediate execution and long-term sustainability\, in
 cluding:  \n\n\n\n\nThe Cultivate Map: a strategic visualization of 30
 –50 relationship pathways and connectors within your existing network \
 n\n\n\nThe Power 10 Portfolio: a prioritized list of qualified donors con
 nected to real funding goals and revenue needs \n\n\n\nCustom Engagement 
 Designs: tailored plans for moving top prospects from contact to committe
 d investor \n\n\n\nThe Ask Framework: a structured\, confidence-building
  guide for donor conversations \n\n\n\nA 90-Day Activation Plan: a sequ
 enced rhythm for outreach\, follow-up\, and stewardship that helps mainta
 in momentum long after the first gift is made \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n Event Details  \n\n\n\nThis event is a series with three dat
 es and three optional Implementation Labs. The series registration price i
 ncludes all six sessions. \n\n\n\nSeries Sessions: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 15 
 from 9:30am – 11:00am CT \n\n\n\nSeptember 29 from 9:30am – 11:00am 
 CT\n\n\n\nOctober 13 from 9:30am – 11:00am CT\n\n\n\n\nOptional Implemen
 tation Labs: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 22 from 9:30am – 10:30am CT \n\n\n\n
 October 6 from 9:30am – 10:30am CT \n\n\n\nOctober 20 from 9:30am –
  10:30am CT\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on the Zoom platfo
 rm. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after
  12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis sessions will be recorded available to registrants a
 fter the live event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through 
 Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\
 , please visit our Registration Policies page.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more abou
 t events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ
  page.  \n\n\n\nWe offer partial scholarships for all of our educational 
 workshops. Visit our Scholarships page for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Christine
  is a nonprofit strategist and fundraising strategist who helps small to m
 id-size nonprofits diversify funding\, build meaningful donor partnerships
 \, and create stronger\, more sustainable fundraising systems. With more
  than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising\, sh
 e has helped organizations raise over $1 billion to expand mission impact.
   \n\n\n\n\nHer work began on the ground in South Africa\, where she foun
 ded a grassroots nonprofit that served 15\,000 students and mobilized hu
 ndreds of volunteers. That experience shaped her practical\, relationship
 -centered approach to fundraising\, leadership\, and organizational growth
 . None of it started with theory. It started in the trenches.  \n\n\n\n
 Today\, Ellen is known for making major donor fundraising feel more human\
 , strategic\, and accessible to leaders who may not have large developmen
 t teams or formal fundraising training. She believes that for nonprofits 
 to truly thrive\, their leaders must thrive too\, and she brings both str
 ategy and heart to helping leaders build joy-filled\, sustainable approach
 es to fundraising and growth.
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Compliance: Legal Requirements and Best Practices (FREE 
 Event)
DTSTART:20260915T210000Z
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CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
  Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperating a nonprofit—whether as a board member 
 or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities
 . While every organization is unique\, all nonprofits must comply with sta
 te and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard ch
 aritable assets. \n\n\n\nJoin the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Lega
 lCORPS for a monthly special one-hour presentation covering essential lega
 l requirements and best practices for charitable organizations and private
  foundations in Minnesota. Designed for both new and experienced nonprofit
  leaders\, this session will help you build or refresh your understanding 
 of the nonprofit legal landscape and support effective\, compliant governa
 nce. \n\n\n\nNote: content may be updated with major changes to state and 
 federal law. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the event on Zoom. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\nJoshua D. Franklin\, Esq. serves as the Legal Services Director at L
 egalCORPS\, Minnesota’s only statewide business legal aid organization. 
 In this role\, he oversees a network of more than 250 pro bono attorneys w
 ho support entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and nonprofit organizations 
 through brief advice clinics\, limited-scope representation\, and educatio
 nal workshops. This work helps organizations navigate legal challenges\, p
 romote strong board governance\, and advance equitable economic developmen
 t across Minnesota. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will t
 ake place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you th
 e day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will not be reco
 rded.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For info
 rmation on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit
  our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, regi
 stration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration page.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Grantwriters Incubator
DTSTART:20260916T143000Z
DTEND:20260916T160000Z
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CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event – Live/Online \n\n\n\nFee: Free \n\n\n\nRSVP 
 for this event on Zoom.\n\n\n\nAre you looking for an opportunity to virtu
 ally connect with other grant professionals and “talk shop”? Join this
  free\, lightly facilitated gathering of nonprofit grantwriters for a uniq
 ue venue of interactive input and feedback from peers. \n\n\n\nThe Grantwr
 iters Incubator is offered quarterly and each meeting focuses on grantseek
 ing and grants management through the lens of our current context. This ma
 y include fundraising in a time of inflation\, state grant reform\, the im
 pact of shifting funder priorities on the sector\, self-care for fundraise
 rs\, and cracking the “invite only” nut. Bring your burning questions\
 , tips\, and tricks. \n\n\n\nThe Grantwriter Incubator is co-hosted by the
  Minnesota Council of Nonprofits\, GrantAdvisor.org\, and the Grant Profes
 sional Association Upper Midwest Chapter. Each session will be co-led by a
 n Upper Midwest GPA Chapter professional and MCN. \n\n\n\nNote: your conta
 ct information will be shared with the Grant Professional Association – 
 Upper Midwest Chapter. \n\n\n\nIncubators are scheduled for 9:30 – 11:00
  a.m. Central on February 18\, April 29\, September 16\, and November 4\, 
 2025. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThe event will be hosted on Zo
 om. You will need a computer and a phone as a back-up audio method. \n\n\n
 \n \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCrystal Nutt has a passi
 on for serving organizations that empower people and build community. Her 
 services enable nonprofits to focus on existing responsibilities while str
 eamlining revenue-producing grants and engaging communications. Crystal ha
 s 20 years of advancement experience and is most often recognized for her 
 ability to lead strategically\, write and communicate effectively and mana
 ge details thoroughly. She has secured millions in funding throughout her 
 career and has a 70% grant success rate. Crystal has a marketing communica
 tions degree from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and is a mem
 ber of the Grant Professionals Association. Her greatest honor in life is 
 being a wife and mother to three children.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Federal Grant Compliance: Navigating the Significant Changes to th
 e Uniform Guidance
DTSTART:20260916T183000Z
DTEND:20260916T203000Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers**PWYC option available\; see details below  \n\n\n\n\n\nR
 egister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are significant changes coming to the Uniform
  Guidance (2 CFR 200) effective October 1\, 2026 which governs both federa
 l agencies and their grant recipients and subrecipients. The changes vary 
 from administrative related revisions – including changes to allowabilit
 y of certain costs\, to public policy related- including new requirements 
 on DEI and senior appointee review of grant awards. In this session\, we w
 ill discuss how the changes impact a federal grant recipient and what an o
 rganization needs to know to stay in compliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP
 ay What You Can (PWYC)\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to pay the registration rat
 e that is meaningful to and possible for you. While earned revenue from ou
 r events is a significant portion of our operating budget\, supporting the
  policy and advocacy work we do on behalf of nonprofits\, we aim to keep o
 ur fees accessible and offer further reduced entry points for those who ne
 ed them to participate in professional development. Access to critical inf
 ormation about federal funding compliance is important\, which is why MCN 
 is offering a Pay What You Can rate of $29 for this event. If your partici
 pation is dependent on the PWYC rate\, please register with the promo code
  below. \n\n\n\n\n$29 (Code: PWYC29)\n\n\n\n\nYou will not be asked to com
 plete an application to prove need. PWYC rates are the scholarship model f
 or this advocacy event. The rates are for individuals only. \n\n\n\n \n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place
  on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day bef
 ore the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded and shar
 ed with registrants following the event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided au
 tomatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or an
 other accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n
 \nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Eve
 nt & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Inform
 ation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Field\, Principal\, CLA Min
 neapolis  \n\n\n\nRebecca is a principal and leads the Grant Compliance C
 onsulting Services team at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). She has more than twe
 nty years of public accounting experience and working exclusively with 
 organizations receiving federal grant funding. She specializes in grant c
 ompliance\, including policy and procedure development\, indirect cost rat
 e proposal preparation\, and single audits\, and also has extensive know
 ledge in related regulations and requirements. Rebecca also serves as a fi
 rm wide assurance resource where she oversees compliance with professional
  standards\, provides technical assistance\, and assists with training 
 curriculum.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Dos and Don’ts for Nonprofits with Elections
DTSTART:20260917T180000Z
DTEND:20260917T193000Z
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CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
  Now\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know nonprofits can do voter engagement work in th
 e community? Not only can we legally\, we think nonprofits should – and 
 MCN is here to help as the November 3rd midterm elections approaches. Join
  us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do t
 o support election engagement but also understand strategies that support 
 nonprofit staff doing engagement that makes sense for their organization
 ’s mission and constituencies. We also will have time for Q+A to ensure 
 the opportunity to ask clarifying questions. You will walk away feeling co
 nfident and energized to engage your constituencies in a nonpartisan way a
 nd receive concrete resources for your nonprofit to use. \n\n\n\nRegister 
 for one of the two identical offerings today! \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 16
  | 10:00-11:30 am CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm CT\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event Details  \n\n\n\nThis
  session will be recorded.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically t
 hrough Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommo
 dation\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn mo
 re about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registra
 tion FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information \n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\nHalla Henderson | Public Policy and Research Director | Minnes
 ota Council of Nonprofits \n\n\n\n\nHalla serves as the Director of Public
  Policy and Research\, where she advances the mission and vision of MCN th
 rough the development of state\, local\, and federal level policies. She b
 rings a background in civic engagement\, youth advocacy\, and governance\,
  with experience spanning public policy advocacy to youth engagement and d
 evelopment\, and elected office on the local level. Halla is deeply invest
 ed in equity and systems change work and is excited to apply what she’s 
 learned to strengthen nonprofits\, expand their infrastructure and ensure 
 they have the tools to thrive in service to their communities. \n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\nBailey Sutter | Public Policy Manager | Minnesota Council of Nonpro
 fits \n\n\n\n\nBailey serves as MCN’s Public Policy Manager\, focusing o
 n policy\, federal advocacy\, and communications to support MCN’s partne
 rs across Minnesota. She is passionate about creating relationships and sy
 stems that focus on civil rights\, systems-level change\, inclusion\, and 
 belonging. In her past professional life\, Bailey worked at the intersecti
 on of youth advocacy\, education equity\, program development\, anti-racis
 t policy\, and accessible communications while at various nonprofits and l
 evels of government. Bailey has a bachelors in Community Development (she 
 highly recommends creating your own major) from University of Wisconsin Ea
 u Claire\, a Masters in Human Rights Policy from the Humphrey School of Pu
 blic Affairs and is an AmeriCorps alum.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introduction to Individual Donor Development
DTSTART:20260922T180000Z
DTEND:20260922T200000Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nIt sounds easier to go
  after that One Big Grant to get the resources for your mission\, but inst
 itutional givers can change priorities and sometimes require a lot of prog
 ram restrictions. Individual donors rarely restrict gifts\, and recurring 
 donors can be the gift that keeps giving! \n\n\n\nJoin Steve Boland\, dire
 ctor of Next in Nonprofits\, to learn about starting your work in individu
 al donor support. The session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nInitial list building 
 – who are you going to ask for support?\n\n\n\nMoving people up the enga
 gement ladder from curious to supporter to donor\n\n\n\nUsing peer-support
  to grow your donor base\n\n\n\nCreating a process for donor stewardship\,
  including automation and online tools as appropriate\n\n\n\nBuilding a ca
 lendar of campaigns for the year (wait – what’s a campaign?)\n\n\n\n\n
 Participants will leave the session with an overview of options to build r
 egular\, unrestricted giving for your mission work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent 
 Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Yo
 ur access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.
 m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording will be made avail
 able to registrants after the live event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided a
 utomatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or a
 nother accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\
 n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Eve
 nt & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Boland (he/him) is a nonprofit veteran with over twent
 y-five years of experience helping charities grow with new ideas in fundra
 ising and communications. He has served as executive director of three org
 anizations before founding Next in Nonprofits in 2013. Steve has presented
  over 100 learning sessions on topics such as crowdfunding\, engaging corp
 orate philanthropy\, and social media strategy for nonprofits.  \n\n\n\n\n
 \nSteve disputes his Myers Briggs Type characterization of Commander (ENTJ
 ) as any kind of apt descriptor\, as authentic leadership never comes from
  issuing orders. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities\, S
 teve holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Hamline University and is
  an alumnus of the Shannon Leadership Institute.
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 -development-sept-2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Doing Our Own Work: Building Personal and Professional Anti-Racism
DTSTART:20260923T140000Z
DTEND:20261007T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T181916Z
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CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $195 for MCN members / $2
 75 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n“How are you\, a
 s a white person\, holding other white people accountable? How are other w
 hite people doing that for you? Racism is a white problem and it is long p
 ast time for you all to do your own work!” – Lynette Stallworth \n\n\n
 \nThose of us who are white must do our own work around racism and anti-ra
 cism. This work is required to truthfully embody an anti-racist identity a
 nd interrupt racism where we live and work. This cohort-based 3-part train
 ing will bring together leaders who are ready for a deep dive into their o
 wn personal anti-racism ideals as well as how they are combating racism in
  their work/community spaces. \n\n\n\nThe main learnings and actions will 
 be around the ideas of decolonization\, intentional allyship\, systems cha
 nge\, rest\, and resilience. Enrollment is limited to 20 people to facilit
 ate in-depth reflection\, dialogue\, and relationship building. \n\n\n\nTh
 is training is for you if: \n\n\n\n\nYou have taken Diversity\, Inclusion 
 and Equity trainings and/or done personal study on anti-racism\, white pri
 vilege\, equity\, etc.\n\n\n\nYou have moved out of non-racism and now con
 sider yourself an anti-racist ally\n\n\n\nFolks in your workplace know you
  to be a person who speaks up on issues of racism and anti-racism\n\n\n\nY
 ou are able to commit to all 3 cohort sessions\, as well as some pre- and 
 post-work for each session\n\n\n\n\nWhat previous cohort members said abou
 t this series: \n\n\n\n\n“I’ll be talking about and thinking about the
 se sessions with Natalie for the next year and beyond! Her lived experienc
 es as well as her ability to communicate ideas about anti-racism are expre
 ssed clearly and passionately. She has a calm way of discussing very upset
 ting topics. She’s completely inclusive and listens intently.”\n\n\n\n
 “I found all of it valuable. I loved interacting with the group and Nata
 lie did a great job making sure everyone was involved and their opinions w
 ere heard and beliefs shared.”\n\n\n\n\n*Due to the sensitive nature of 
 this topic\, the workshop will not be recorded so that people can show up 
 as brave and authentic as possible.* \n\n\n\nSession Dates\n\n\n\n\nSeptem
 ber 23\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT\n\n\n\nSeptember 30\, 2026 from
  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT\n\n\n\nOctober 7\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  CT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual eve
 nt will take place on the Zoom platform on September 23\, September 30\, a
 nd October 7 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT. Your access link will be emaile
 d to you the day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will 
 not be recorded.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoo
 m. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, p
 lease visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more above e
 vents\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event and Registration FAQ 
 page. \n\n\n\nWe offer partial scholarships for all of our educational wor
 kshops. Visit our Scholarships page for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatalie\, a 
 former middle school choir teacher\, knows there is a song for every emoti
 on. After teaching music and leading worship for a couple of decades\, Nat
 alie started an anti-racism/pro-love nonprofit and now works for an educat
 ion Foundation creating access and opportunity for students. She loves bei
 ng with her teenage/early adult children\, making music together\, or play
 ing games. A great joy of hers is singing in a community choir. \n\n\n\nNa
 talie’s personal anti-racism statement: I understand that I will never t
 ruly know what it is like to be a person of color. Also\, I know that\, as
  a white person\, my anti-racism allyship is an important part of the move
 ment to ensure all can thrive in our communities through equal access and 
 opportunity. I will continue to learn and grow\, and I will bring other wh
 ite folks along with me on this journey.
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SUMMARY:Re(Human)ized Resources: Compensation\, Recognition & Retention
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T190000Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nThis session is also o
 ne part of the five-part Re(Human)ized Resources series.  \n\n\n\n\nFocus:
  Reward & Retain \n\n\n\nLinking pay equity\, recognition\, and developmen
 t opportunities to organizational values is key to retention. You will exa
 mine transparent compensation philosophies\, total-rewards frameworks\, an
 d equitable development strategies that acknowledge both performance and p
 otential. \n\n\n\nKey Concepts: Pay-equity audits\, transparent compensati
 on models\, linking values to total rewards\, retention through growth and
  inclusion. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the connection 
 between equity principles and compensation structures\n\n\n\nEvaluate pay-
 equity practices using internal and market data\n\n\n\nIntegrate recogniti
 on and development programs that drive long-term retention\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis workshop is one session of a five-par
 t HR training series\, Re(Human)ized Resources. Use the Register Now link 
 at the top of this page to register only for the Compensation\, Recogniti
 on & Retention workshop. Register for the full series at $200 for members
  or $300 for nonmembers. \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on the
  Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nYour access link will be emailed to you the day b
 efore the event after 12 p.m.\, and will also be included in your confirma
 tion email. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording will be m
 ade available to registrants after the live event.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is 
 provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, 
 ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies p
 age.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, vi
 sit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\nWe offer partial scholarsh
 ips for all of our educational workshops. Visit our Scholarships page fo
 r more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlin Desselle. My superpowers are developing emotionally
 -intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into the 
 most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating comp
 any values to impact employee engagement\, efficiency in systems\, and rap
 id growth of bottom line. \n\n\n\nI founded Wayfinders Coaching & Consulti
 ng after spending over a decade in operations management and people leader
 ship in high-performance organizations. I’ve worked cross-functionally i
 n HR\, business development\, change management and learning and developme
 nt\, and across many industries–from nonprofit work\, higher education\,
  food service\, and retail–to DEI consulting. \n\n\n\nWhat I found along
  the way is that the core ingredients for successful relationships (and ul
 timately business growth) are rooted in emotional intelligence\, trust-bas
 ed communication\, and intercultural competence. Now I offer coaching\, tr
 aining\, consulting\, and thought-partnership for individuals and teams se
 eking to build these skills.I work with an incredibly diverse team of prac
 titioners\, with go-to methodologies that include critical HROD\, change m
 anagement frameworks\, emotional intelligence (EQ-i)\, intercultural devel
 opment (IDI)\, systems audits\, and cultural assessments.
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SUMMARY:AFP-MN & MCN's Nourish and Network (FREE & In-person)
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DESCRIPTION:In-person: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits\, 2314 University A
 ve W # 20\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, USFee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegi
 ster directly on AFP-MN’s website\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, p
 lease reach out to a AFP-MN representative. \n\n\n\nHosted by Association 
 of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter and sponsored by MCN\, join
  us for a Nourish & Network conversation on the latest trends shaping fund
 raising events. We’ll explore what’s working now and share real-world 
 insights from our own experiences. Come ready to swap ideas\, ask question
 s\, and leave with fresh inspiration for your next event. \n\n\n\nBring yo
 ur lunch\, business cards\, questions and ideas. We welcome all AFP-MN Cha
 pter and MCN members to join. \n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 29\, 
 2026\n\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2026\n\n\n\nMarch 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\nApril 30\, 2
 026\n\n\n\nMay 28\, 2026 | Cancelled\n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nJuly 23\
 , 2026 | Cancelled\n\n\n\nAugust 27\, 2026\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2026\n\n\
 n\nOctober 15\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nNote: each event date and content is subject
 ed to change. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nTravel: Driving directions\, 
 transit options\, and parking instructions are available on MCN’s websi
 te.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Visit our Contact Us page for information on M
 CN’s office space\, accessibility details\, and additional features.\n\n
 \n\nDoors will open 30 minutes before the event start time.\n\n\n\nMasks w
 ill be optional at this event.\n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registr
 ation\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Transparency to Trust: Engaging Staff in Finances
DTSTART:20260924T193000Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nIn uncertain financi
 al times\, transparency alone isn’t enough—staff need to be active 
 participants in financial problem-solving. At Hope Community\, we’ve e
 volved from sharing quarterly budget updates to engaging over half our s
 taff in a biweekly finance committee. Through collaborative budgeting\, sh
 ared decision frameworks\, and open discussion of trade-offs\, we’ve b
 uilt a culture of trust and adaptability that strengthens our organization
 ’s resilience. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn approaches to 
 engage staff meaningfully in financial conversations. \n\n\n\nExplore fac
 ilitation strategies for balancing transparency\, inclusion\, and accounta
 bility. \n\n\n\nLeave with adaptable structures and practices to strength
 en trust and creativity in their own organizations. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on 
 the Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nYour access link will be emailed to you the da
 y before the event after 12 p.m.\, and will also be included in your confi
 rmation email. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording will b
 e made available to registrants after the live event.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning 
 is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART
 \, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policie
 s page.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\,
  visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Informa
 tion\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Martinez\, Co-Executive Dir
 ector (HR and Organizational Culture)\, Hope Community  \n\n\n\nRachel jo
 ined Hope as the Manager of Human Resources & Organizational Culture in 20
 22\, which transitioned to a Director position in 2023. In this role\, R
 achel is responsible for the development and management of all human res
 ources functions in support of a healthy workplace culture\, and in alignm
 ent with Hope’s strategic initiatives and values. Rachel earned a bachel
 or’s degree in psychology and gender/sexuality studies from the Universi
 ty of Minnesota\, and went on to develop professional experience in busi
 ness management\, operations\, accounting\, and team leadership in various
  settings. Upon transitioning to the nonprofit sector\, Rachel focused her
  energy on human resources\, and developing organizational practices that 
 engage staff and promote equity and accountability at every level. In the 
 context of relational integrity and transparency\, Rachel has developed an
 d championed administrative systems that provide clarity and inspire trust
 . She is interested in centering emotional intelligence as the vehicle f
 or transformative leadership\, and analyzing how organizations handle po
 wer and responsibility. Rachel provides consulting support to nonprofits n
 eeding support with their HR development and equity strategy\, and volunte
 ers occasionally as a facilitative mediator. Rachel’s current personal i
 nterests include weightlifting and singing in a choir. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJ.T. Evans\, Youth Leadership & Learning Ma
 nager\, Hope Community \n\n\n\nJ.T. Joined Hope in the fall of 2017 as the
  Best Buy Teen Tech Center Coordinator\, to help launch and run this new p
 rogram. Since then J.T. has expanded his role to become the Youth Leader
 ship and Learning Manager where he helps support and develop Hope’s yout
 h programs together with the YLL staff\, as well as continuing to coordina
 te the Tech Center. J.T. has been working with youth professionally for cl
 ose to 15 years. Prior to working at Hope\, he helped develop and facilit
 ate a program in North Minneapolis called “Beats and Rhymes.” J.T. ha
 s always used music production and creativity as a tool to connect with yo
 uth and build strong trusting relationships. He specializes in music and a
 udio and has a degree in Audio Production and Engineering. Outside of his 
 work at Hope\, he is an audio engineer and producer who works with local m
 usicians in Minneapolis. He also is a well-established DJ who works with m
 any of the schools in the Minneapolis area to DJ school dances. He also do
 es weddings and other events. For fun\, J.T.’s number one passion is bei
 ng active while playing competitive recreational sports. He enjoys traveli
 ng to compete in tournaments around the nation as well as consistently pla
 ying in local leagues. His favorite sport to compete in is flag football.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bringing a 4-Day\, 32-Hour Workweek to Your Organization
DTSTART:20261001T180000Z
DTEND:20261001T200000Z
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CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee*: $50 for MCN members / $7
 0 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n*Pay What You Can rat
 e $29 is also available using the code PWYC29 \n\n\n\n\nResponding to cris
 is levels of overwork\, disconnection\, and burnout\, organizations and th
 eir employees are exploring new approaches to work that can better support
  engagement and retention. The most transformative solution\, proven to im
 prove wellbeing\, productivity\, and retention across industries\, is the 
 4-day\, 32-hour workweek. In 2025\, a group of MN nonprofit leaders partic
 ipated in a practice community to figure out how to adopt the 4-day workwe
 ek at their organizations. In this session\, they’ll share their experie
 nces\, an introduction to the model\, and a chance to explore how it could
  work for your organization. This session is intended for organization dec
 ision-makers who are interested in exploring if this workplace model might
  be a good fit for their organization\, although anyone who is curious to 
 learn more is encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\
 nUnderstand what the 4-day workweek is\, its benefits\, and its growth in 
 the US \n\n\n\nLearn how the 4-day workweek is being implemented by and 
 benefitting Minnesota nonprofits \n\n\n\nIdentify resources available t
 o support your 4-day workweek transition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Speaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaisy Morin\, Employer Engagement Di
 rector\, WorkFour  \n\n\n\nDaisy Morin (she/her) is a founding member 
 of WorkFour\, the national campaign for the 4-day workweek. She leads sup
 port and engagement efforts for employers adopting the 4-day workweek\, in
 cluding the 4-day Workweek Practice Community for Minnesota nonprofits. Da
 isy is also an artist\, organizer\, and strategist based in Northeast Mi
 nneapolis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Isdahl\, Minnesota Practice Community Le
 ad\, WorkFourMN  \n\n\n\nLaura Isdahl (she/her) is a leader in WorkFo
 ur Minnesota\, a key chapter of the national campaign for the 4-day workw
 eek. Through relational and strategic organizing\, she has worked with uni
 ons\, elected officials\, and community members to build power and fight f
 or the right to our time for all workers. She has successfully supported e
 mployer adoption of a 4-day workweek through the Minnesota 4-Day Workweek 
 Practice Community. When not community organizing\, Laura can be found by 
 the river or reading a book with her cat Poppy in their home in Saint Paul
 .   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Zimmerman\, M.A.\, CFRE\, Executive Director\,
  PFund Foundation  \n\n\n\nAaron Zimmerman (he/him) is a career fundr
 aiser and non-profit manager. He currently serves as PFund Foundation’
 s Executive Director. He holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin —
  Madison and has a Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Development from Sai
 nt Mary’s University of Minnesota. He wrote his capstone on the history 
 and practice of white supremacy in philanthropy and fundraising in the Uni
 ted States. He currently serves on the boards of the Minnesota Council on 
 Foundations as the chair\, the ACLU of Minnesota\, and Social Venture Part
 ners-Minnesota as vice chair.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Martinez\,
  Co-Executive Director\, Human Resources & Organizational Culture\, Hope C
 ommunity  \n\n\n\nRachel is one of four Co-Executive Directors at Hope Co
 mmunity\, with specific oversight of human resources and organizational cu
 lture strategy. In this role\, Rachel is responsible for the development
  and management of all human resources functions in support of a healthy w
 orkplace culture\, and in alignment with Hope’s strategic initiatives an
 d values. Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and gender/sex
 uality studies from the University of Minnesota\, and went on to develop
  professional experience in business management\, operations\, accounting\
 , and team leadership in various settings. Upon transitioning to the nonpr
 ofit sector\, Rachel focused her energy on human resources\, and developin
 g organizational practices that engage staff and promote equity and accoun
 tability at every level. In the context of relational integrity and transp
 arency\, Rachel has developed and championed administrative systems that p
 rovide clarity and inspire trust. She is interested in centering emotional
  intelligence as the vehicle for transformative leadership\, and analy
 zing how organizations handle power and responsibility. Rachel provides co
 nsulting support to nonprofits needing support with their HR development a
 nd equity strategy\, and volunteers occasionally as a facilitative mediato
 r. Rachel’s current personal interests include weightlifting and singing
  in a choir. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details  \n\n\n\nThis virtu
 al event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be em
 ailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session w
 ill be recorded. The recording will be available to registrants for 14 day
 s after the live event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically throu
 gh Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodati
 on\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more ab
 out events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration F
 AQ page. \n\n\n\nWe offer partial scholarships for all of our educational 
 workshops. Visit our Scholarships page for more information. \n\n\n\nPay 
 What You Can (PWYC) \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to pay the registration rate 
 that is meaningful to and possible for you. If your participation is depen
 dent on a PWYC rate\, please register with the promo code below. \n\n\n\n\
 n$29 (Code: PWYC29)\n\n\n\n\nYou will not be asked to complete an applicat
 ion to prove need. PWYC rates are the scholarship model for this advocacy 
 event. The rates are for individuals only.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy
DTSTART:20261006T143000Z
DTEND:20261006T160000Z
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CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers**PWYC option available\; see details below  \n\n\n\n\n\nR
 egister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nPolicymakers need public input to develop good ide
 as into good policy\, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of s
 pecialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governm
 ental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong\, thrivin
 g\, joyful communities.   \n\n\n\nAre you ready to dip your toe into adv
 ocacy? Maybe your toe is already in the advocacy waters and you are lo
 oking for opportunities to keep honing your skills. Wherever you are on yo
 ur advocacy journey\, join us and learn about how advocacy can further you
 r organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.  \n\n\n\
 nYou’ll learn about:  \n\n\n\n\nWhy advocacy matters \n\n\n\nAdvocacy
  vs. lobbying \n\n\n\nUnderstanding power and influence \n\n\n\nBuilding
  relationships with decision-makers \n\n\n\nGetting started as an advocat
 e \n\n\n\n\nAfter completing Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy\, join
  us for the next step in your Advocacy Academy journey for Advocacy 201: S
 trategic Advocacy on November 24\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of t
 he Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s Advocacy Academy\, which seeks to 
 support nonprofit advocates and those who want to become nonprofit advocat
 es!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay What You Can (PWYC)\n\n\n\nWe encourage 
 you to pay the registration rate that is meaningful to and possible for yo
 u. While earned revenue from our events is a significant portion of our op
 erating budget\, supporting the policy and advocacy work we do on behalf o
 f nonprofits\, we aim to keep our fees accessible and offer further reduce
 d entry points for those who need them to participate in professional deve
 lopment. Access to critical information about the democratic process is im
 portant\, which is why MCN is offering a Pay What You Can rate of $29 for 
 this event. If your participation is dependent on the PWYC rate\, please r
 egister with the promo code below. \n\n\n\n\n$29 (Code: PWYC29)\n\n\n\n\nY
 ou will not be asked to complete an application to prove need. PWYC rates 
 are the scholarship model for this advocacy event.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on the 
 Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the 
 event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded and shared with 
 registrants following the event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatica
 lly through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another ac
 commodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo lea
 rn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Reg
 istration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBethany Snyder\, MPP\, is an Advocacy Strat
 egist\, Enthusiast\, Optimist – and the founder of Snyder Strategies\, L
 LC\, a boutique consulting firm she formed to share and leverage her dee
 p understanding of the advocacy world with nonprofit and membership-based 
 organizations.  \n\n\n\nWith nearly 25 years of experience in communica
 tions\, advocacy\, and public affairs\, Bethany is a seasoned professional
  and a nonprofit advocacy expert. She has been on all sides of the advoc
 acy desk – as a grassroots advocacy director\, a lobbyist\, a consultant
 \, a comms director\, and a US Senate staffer. She helps turn nonprofit su
 pporters into lifelong advocates- and donors.  \n\n\n\nBethany received h
 er Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women’s studies from the University
  of Iowa and has a Masters in Public Policy from the Humphrey Institute 
 of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Re(Human)ized Resources: Leading Change & Building Equity-Centered
  Culture
DTSTART:20261007T180000Z
DTEND:20261007T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T182200Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nThis session is also o
 ne part of the five-part Re(Human)ized Resources series.  \n\n\n\n\nFocus:
  Engagement & Organizational Evolution \n\n\n\nIn this culminating session
 \, participants will assess their organization’s systems through the len
 s of the Equity Audit Framework. The session focuses on equipping HR and n
 onprofit leaders to model accountability\, navigate resistance\, and susta
 in culture transformation. \n\n\n\nKey Concepts: Equity audit model\, equi
 ty-driven change management\, inclusive leadership\, psychological safety\
 , accountability structures. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nConduc
 t an equity audit of HR systems to identify structural barriers\n\n\n\nApp
 ly change-management principles for equitable transformation\n\n\n\nCommit
  to ongoing reflection and leadership behaviors that sustain inclusive cul
 ture\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis workshop is one s
 ession of a five-part HR training series\, Re(Human)ized Resources. Use th
 e Register Now link at the top of this page to register only for the Lead
 ing Change & Building Equity-Centered Culture workshop. Register for the 
 full series at $200 for members or $300 for nonmembers. \n\n\n\nThis virtu
 al event will take place on the Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nYour access link w
 ill be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.\, and will al
 so be included in your confirmation email. \n\n\n\nThis session will be re
 corded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live
  event.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For in
 formation on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please vis
 it our Registration Policies page.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, 
 registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\
 n\n\nWe offer partial scholarships for all of our educational workshops. V
 isit our Scholarships page for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker
  Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlin Desselle. My superpo
 wers are developing emotionally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing or
 ganizational cultures into the most profitable asset. I have a proven trac
 k record of authenticating company values to impact employee engagement\, 
 efficiency in systems\, and rapid growth of bottom line. \n\n\n\nI founded
  Wayfinders Coaching & Consulting after spending over a decade in operatio
 ns management and people leadership in high-performance organizations. I
 ’ve worked cross-functionally in HR\, business development\, change mana
 gement and learning and development\, and across many industries–from no
 nprofit work\, higher education\, food service\, and retail–to DEI consu
 lting. \n\n\n\nWhat I found along the way is that the core ingredients for
  successful relationships (and ultimately business growth) are rooted in e
 motional intelligence\, trust-based communication\, and intercultural comp
 etence. Now I offer coaching\, training\, consulting\, and thought-partner
 ship for individuals and teams seeking to build these skills.I work with a
 n incredibly diverse team of practitioners\, with go-to methodologies that
  include critical HROD\, change management frameworks\, emotional intellig
 ence (EQ-i)\, intercultural development (IDI)\, systems audits\, and cultu
 ral assessments.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Show Me the Story (Not the Spreadsheet)
DTSTART:20261008T140000Z
DTEND:20261008T150000Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial reports
  don’t have to be intimidating or sleep-inducing. In this session\, w
 e’ll explore how to transform complex financial information into engagi
 ng visual stories that help staff and board members truly understand you
 r organization’s financial model and health. Using real-world examples a
 nd accessible visualization techniques\, we’ll move beyond spreadsheet
 s to show how charts\, narratives\, and visuals can make your financial pr
 esentations more meaningful\, memorable\, and mission-aligned. Whether y
 ou’re a finance professional looking to communicate with clarity or a l
 eader seeking to bridge the gap between numbers and impact\, this sessio
 n will equip you with practical tools to make your financial story resonat
 e across your organization. \n\n\n\nAs a result of attending this session\
 , participants will: \n\n\n\n\nGain strategies for translating financial d
 ata into clear\, compelling visuals that enhance understanding among non-f
 inance audiences.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to frame financial information as a
  story that connects organizational performance to mission and impact. 
  \n\n\n\nAcquire tools and templates to design board and staff financi
 al presentations that inform\, engage\, and inspire confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take p
 lace on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day
  before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The
  recording will be available to registrants for two weeks following the li
 ve event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For i
 nformation on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please vi
 sit our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, 
 registration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK
 atelyn Shehu\, Chief Financial Officer\, Arts Midwest \n\n\n\nKatelyn Sheh
 u serves as Chief Financial Officer at Arts Midwest\, where she leads the 
 organization’s financial strategy\, investment management\, and long-ter
 m sustainability efforts. Since joining in 2023\, she has focused on stre
 ngthening financial infrastructure\, advancing multi-year planning\, and a
 ligning resources to support Arts Midwest’s mission and growth. Katelyn 
 partners closely with staff and the board to enhance financial literacy\, 
 ensure sound stewardship of both operating and invested assets\, and gui
 de decision-making that balances stability with strategic opportunity. Be
 fore joining Arts Midwest\, Katelyn spent more than a decade at the Unive
 rsity of St. Thomas\, where she helped secure significant federal relief f
 unding during the pandemic and led one of the university’s largest publi
 c debt issuances to advance its strategic plan. She began her career in pu
 blic accounting at RSM and became a licensed CPA in 2009. Katelyn is pa
 ssionate about connecting financial strategy to organizational impact and 
 building systems that support creativity and resilience.  \n\n\n\nA littl
 e more about Katelyn: When Katelyn isn’t working\, she is busy being 
 a mom to son Aiden and daughter Elsa. She loves trying out new recipes\, p
 laying piano\, reading novels and traveling. She believes strongly in t
 he importance of giving back to community and currently serves as the Boar
 d Treasurer for NeighborWorks Home Partners\, a nonprofit dedicated to em
 powering individuals by helping them buy\, fix and keep homes. You can 
 connect with her on LinkedIn.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/show-me-the-story-oct-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beginning Grantseeking
DTSTART:20261014T180000Z
DTEND:20261014T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T002045Z
UID:10000378-1791982800-1791993600@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $95 for MCN members / $13
 5 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere does the gran
 tseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organiz
 ation and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that
  are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–m
 any of them free!  \n\n\n\nIn this three-hour live online training\, we’
 ll discuss the best ways to begin grantseeking (which is closer than you t
 hink!)\, explore four good places to start looking\, work through a proven
  process for finding funder information\, discover how to “dig deeper”
  into a foundation’s interests\, and determine the best way for you to s
 tart capturing what you are learning about your organization and its poten
 tial funders. This training is specifically designed to help you gain impo
 rtant grantseeking competencies and skills related to researching\, identi
 fying\, and matching funding resources to meet specific needs. Through thi
 s training\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nKnow more about major trends in grant fun
 ding\n\n\n\nApply methods of locating funding sources\n\n\n\nExplore techn
 iques to learn about specific funders\n\n\n\nDetermine the right method fo
 r maintaining\, tracking\, and updating information on potential funders\n
 \n\n\nIdentify fundable programs and projects for your organization\n\n\n\
 nLocate best matches between funders and specific programs\n\n\n\nInterpre
 t grant application request for proposal (RFP) guidelines and requirements
  to accurately assess funder intent\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop participants will re
 ceive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that cov
 ers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly us
 ed terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherw
 ise for sale.  \n\n\n\nThis session focuses on the nonprofit funding lands
 cape and the process of seeking grants. The second session in this series 
 is Beginning Grantwriting\, which centers around writing grants. There is 
 also an Intermediate Grantwriting session that serves as a writing worksho
 p. We also offer a State Grantwriting 101\, which offers an overview of th
 e Minnesota state grantmaking process. Visit MCN’s Event Calendar to reg
 ister for one or all. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\
 n\nThis virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nYour 
 access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m. 
  \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording will be made availab
 le to registrants after the live event.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided au
 tomatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or an
 other accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page.  \n\n\
 n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our Eve
 nt & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelia Smith is a community-driven fundraiser with 
 a focus on establishing\, analyzing\, and overhauling fundraising operatio
 ns and community-centered funding strategies. Her fundraising praxis is ro
 oted in justice\, and she does her best work when she gets opportunities t
 o blend traditional and grassroots fundraising practices to advance equita
 ble philanthropic practices. \n\n\n\nMelia graduated from Pepperdine Unive
 rsity with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Social Work. Before joining Pe
 ople Serving People in July of 2025\, she has worked the spectrum of devel
 opment roles at a variety of social service nonprofits\, including Andre H
 ouse\, a homeless services agency in Phoenix\, AZ\, and two Feeding Americ
 a food banks: Three Square in Las Vegas\, NV\, and United Food Bank in Mes
 a\, AZ. Melia is an organizer\, artist\, and community ed enthusiast\, and
  moved to St. Paul from Phoenix\, AZ in 2022. In her free time\, she enjoy
 s petting every dog she meets\, taking long walks along the Mississippi Ri
 ver Trail\, and giving unsolicited pop culture commentary.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AFP-MN & MCN's Nourish and Network (FREE & In-person)
DTSTART:20261015T170000Z
DTEND:20261015T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T002012Z
UID:10000373-1792065600-1792069200@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:In-person: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits\, 2314 University A
 ve W # 20\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, USFee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegi
 ster directly on AFP-MN’s website\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, p
 lease reach out to a AFP-MN representative. \n\n\n\nHosted by Association 
 of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota Chapter and sponsored by MCN\, join
  us for a Nourish & Network conversation on the latest trends shaping fund
 raising events. We’ll explore what’s working now and share real-world 
 insights from our own experiences. Come ready to swap ideas\, ask question
 s\, and leave with fresh inspiration for your next event. \n\n\n\nBring yo
 ur lunch\, business cards\, questions and ideas. We welcome all AFP-MN Cha
 pter and MCN members to join. \n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 29\, 
 2026\n\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2026\n\n\n\nMarch 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\nApril 30\, 2
 026\n\n\n\nMay 28\, 2026 | Cancelled\n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nJuly 23\
 , 2026 | Cancelled\n\n\n\nAugust 27\, 2026\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2026\n\n\
 n\nOctober 15\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nNote: each event date and content is subject
 ed to change. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nTravel: Driving directions\, 
 transit options\, and parking instructions are available on MCN’s websi
 te.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Visit our Contact Us page for information on M
 CN’s office space\, accessibility details\, and additional features.\n\n
 \n\nDoors will open 30 minutes before the event start time.\n\n\n\nMasks w
 ill be optional at this event.\n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registr
 ation\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/afp-mn-mcns-nourish-and-network-
 free-in-person-3/2026-10-15
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intermediate Individual Donor Development
DTSTART:20261015T190000Z
DTEND:20261015T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T001638Z
UID:10000379-1792072800-1792080000@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $50 for MCN members / $70
  for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\n\nWe covered some im
 portant first steps in a robust individual donor plan for your nonprofits 
 in our “Introduction to Individual Donor Development” (not required to
  attend first\, but recommended) – now let’s dig in a little deeper on
  important next steps to deepen relationships with existing donors\, conti
 nue the funnel to bring new donors to the table\, and start planning for l
 ong-term tools to bring in larger gifts. \n\n\n\nJoin Steve Boland\, Direc
 tor of Next in Nonprofits\, to advance your individual donor support. The 
 session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nList segmentation – planning different tac
 tics for new donors (intro series)\, small recurring donors\, annual donor
 s\, and major donors\n\n\n\nDonor stewardship – events\, visits\, and no
 n-financial “asks” to build connection\n\n\n\nAdvanced tools to unders
 tand capacity – wealth screening tools and integrations\n\n\n\nEnhancing
  donor options for giving – DAFs\, Qualified Charitable Distributions\, 
 Legacy Giving\n\n\n\nBuilding out your team – When you need the lead sta
 ff person\, when you can use board and peers\, and funding development sta
 ff\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave the session with items to build their 
 more advanced annual plan for individual donors. \n\n\n\nNote: It is NOT r
 equired to attend “Introduction to Individual Donor Development” but r
 ecommended before attending this event. No material is repeated between th
 e two courses but they will build on each other.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take place on the Zo
 om platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the ev
 ent after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded. The recording wil
 l be available to registrants for two weeks following the live event. \n\n
 \n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on 
 requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit our Regis
 tration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\,
  and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\nSteve Boland (he/him) is a nonpr
 ofit veteran with over twenty-five years of experience helping charities g
 row with new ideas in fundraising and communications. He has served as exe
 cutive director of three organizations before founding Next in Nonprofits 
 in 2013. Steve has presented over 100 learning sessions on topics such as 
 crowdfunding\, engaging corporate philanthropy\, and social media strategy
  for nonprofits. He disputes his Myers Briggs Type characterization of Com
 mander (ENTJ) as any kind of apt descriptor\, as authentic leadership neve
 r comes from issuing orders. A graduate of the University of Minnesota Twi
 n Cities\, Steve holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Hamline Unive
 rsity and is an alumnus of the Shannon Leadership Institute.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/intermediate-individual-donor-de
 velopment-oct-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Compliance: Legal Requirements and Best Practices (FREE 
 Event)
DTSTART:20261021T170000Z
DTEND:20261021T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T002313Z
UID:10000361-1792584000-1792587600@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
  Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperating a nonprofit—whether as a board member 
 or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities
 . While every organization is unique\, all nonprofits must comply with sta
 te and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard ch
 aritable assets. \n\n\n\nJoin the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Lega
 lCORPS for a monthly special one-hour presentation covering essential lega
 l requirements and best practices for charitable organizations and private
  foundations in Minnesota. Designed for both new and experienced nonprofit
  leaders\, this session will help you build or refresh your understanding 
 of the nonprofit legal landscape and support effective\, compliant governa
 nce. \n\n\n\nNote: content may be updated with major changes to state and 
 federal law. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the event on Zoom. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\nJoshua D. Franklin\, Esq. serves as the Legal Services Director at L
 egalCORPS\, Minnesota’s only statewide business legal aid organization. 
 In this role\, he oversees a network of more than 250 pro bono attorneys w
 ho support entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and nonprofit organizations 
 through brief advice clinics\, limited-scope representation\, and educatio
 nal workshops. This work helps organizations navigate legal challenges\, p
 romote strong board governance\, and advance equitable economic developmen
 t across Minnesota. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis virtual event will t
 ake place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you th
 e day before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will not be reco
 rded.  \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For info
 rmation on requesting CART\, ASL\, or another accommodation\, please visit
  our Registration Policies page. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about events\, regi
 stration\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration page.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/nonprofit-compliance-legal-requi
 rements-and-best-practices-free-event-4
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 MCN Annual Conference
DTSTART:20261029T163000Z
DTEND:20261030T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T182457Z
UID:10000341-1793273400-1793377800@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:MCN’s Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for te
 am members across your organization to explore strategies for sustainable\
 , thriving nonprofits. With topics covering fundraising\, leadership\, com
 munications\, technology\, policy\, and finance\, there’s something for 
 everyone on your team! \n\n\n\nTogether with 1\,000+ nonprofit peers\, we
 ’ll tackle questions big and small and celebrate the amazing work being 
 done throughout the state by organizations like yours.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182457Z
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
 \, United States
URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/2026-mcn-annual-conference
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Grantwriters Incubator
DTSTART:20261104T153000Z
DTEND:20261104T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T182457Z
UID:10000219-1793784600-1793790000@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:community,education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event – Live/Online \n\n\n\nFee: Free \n\n\n\nRSVP 
 for this event on Zoom.\n\n\n\nAre you looking for an opportunity to virtu
 ally connect with other grant professionals and “talk shop”? Join this
  free\, lightly facilitated gathering of nonprofit grantwriters for a uniq
 ue venue of interactive input and feedback from peers. \n\n\n\nThe Grantwr
 iters Incubator is offered quarterly and each meeting focuses on grantseek
 ing and grants management through the lens of our current context. This ma
 y include fundraising in a time of inflation\, state grant reform\, the im
 pact of shifting funder priorities on the sector\, self-care for fundraise
 rs\, and cracking the “invite only” nut. Bring your burning questions\
 , tips\, and tricks. \n\n\n\nThe Grantwriter Incubator is co-hosted by the
  Minnesota Council of Nonprofits\, GrantAdvisor.org\, and the Grant Profes
 sional Association Upper Midwest Chapter. Each session will be co-led by a
 n Upper Midwest GPA Chapter professional and MCN. \n\n\n\nNote: your conta
 ct information will be shared with the Grant Professional Association – 
 Upper Midwest Chapter. \n\n\n\nIncubators are scheduled for 9:30 – 11:00
  a.m. Central on February 18\, April 29\, September 9\, and November 4\, 2
 025. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThe event will be hosted on Zoo
 m. You will need a computer and a phone as a back-up audio method. \n\n\n\
 n \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSteve Boland (he/him) is 
 a nonprofit veteran with over twenty-five years of experience helping char
 ities grow with new ideas in fundraising and communications. He has served
  as executive director of three organizations before founding Next in Nonp
 rofits in 2013. Steve has presented over 100 learning sessions on topics s
 uch as crowdfunding\, engaging corporate philanthropy\, and social media s
 trategy for nonprofits.Steve disputes his Myers Briggs Type characterizati
 on of Commander (ENTJ) as any kind of apt descriptor\, as authentic leader
 ship never comes from issuing orders. A graduate of the University of Minn
 esota Twin Cities\, Steve holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Haml
 ine University and is an alumnus of the Shannon Leadership Institute.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/grantwriters-incubator-nov-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Practical Leadership 2.0: Building Engaged Teams
DTSTART:20261105T160000Z
DTEND:20261119T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182653Z
UID:10000386-1793872800-1795089600@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop – Live/OnlineFee: $135 for MCN members / $1
 75 for nonmembers  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nMany work environm
 ents are increasingly complex and uncertain\, requiring high functioning t
 eams. Effective teamwork and collaboration needs to be cultivated and give
 n regular attention. This workshop helps team leaders develop shared leade
 rship among team members and provides concrete tools for improving collabo
 ration between team members. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed specificall
 y for team leaders. It is one of MCN’s most popular trainings and consis
 tently receives high evaluations. You will receive tools and ideas that yo
 u can immediately implement. \n\n\n\nThis is a six-hour virtual training s
 pread over three two-hour sessions: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5\, 2026 from 10 a.
 m. – 12 p.m. Central\n\n\n\nNovember 12\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
 Central\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Central\n\n\n\n
 \nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nEngaged team characteristics\n\n\n\nCo-creatin
 g effective team agreements\n\n\n\nCultivating trust among team members\n\
 n\n\nNavigating conflict in teams\n\n\n\nSupervisor role in fostering enga
 ged teams\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease understanding o
 f the team as a separate entity that needs care and attention\n\n\n\nAcqu
 ire methods of creating shared accountability within teams\n\n\n\nLearn la
 test research about what creates engaged teams\n\n\n\nGain skills in airin
 g and resolving conflicts within a team\n\n\n\n\nNote: We also strongly re
 commend you take Practical Leadership 1.0: Cultivating Thriving Supervisor
 y Relationships. While no material is repeated between the two courses\, t
 he curriculum of Practical Leadership 1.0 and 2.0 complements each other. 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event Details  \n\n\n\nThis event is
  a series with three dates: November 5\, 12\, & 19. The registration price
  includes all three 2-hour sessions. \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will take 
 place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the da
 y before the event after 12 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded ava
 ilable to registrants after the live event. \n\n\n\nCaptioning is provided
  automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART\, ASL\, or
  another accommodation\, please visit our Registration Policies page.  \n\
 n\n\nTo learn more about events\, registration\, and payment\, visit our E
 vent & Registration FAQ page.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker In
 formation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Negstad consults with a diverse
  clientele of nonprofits\, philanthropies\, and government in leadership a
 nd organizational development. Believing anyone can be a leader\, Lisa liv
 es in two worlds: traditional hierarchies\, where she helps managers excel
  in their role\, and collective teams\, where she helps groups think syste
 mically and improve their shared leadership skills. Before starting her ow
 n consulting firm\, Lisa held senior leadership and management positions i
 n several international and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. Lisa has a
 n MBA from Yale and a B.A. in psychology from Luther College and is certif
 ied as a human systems dynamics professional. Lisa\, an ongoing learner of
  cultural agility\, brings a strong value of inclusion and participatory p
 rocesses to her training.
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URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/practical-leadership-2-0-buildin
 g-engaged-teams-nov-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Practical Leadership Essentials: Cultivating Thriving Supervisory 
 Relationships (In-Person)
DTSTART:20261110T143000Z
DTEND:20261110T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T002021Z
UID:10000387-1794299400-1794313800@minnesotanonprofits.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits2314 University Ave WSt. Paul\,
  MN 55114\, Suite 20Fee: $150 for MCN members / $190 for nonmembers  \n\n
 \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nEffectively carrying out a supervisor role
  is more “art” than science. Often\, people leaders are left on their 
 own to try and figure out how to implement their supervisor duties. Unskil
 led supervision can create organizational cultures that are ineffective at
  best\, and causing harm at worst. When people leaders understand the expe
 ctations of their role\, they are able to supervise in a way that fosters 
 healthy working relationships with each employee that reports to them. Thi
 s\, in turn\, builds psychological safety and creates thriving\, inclusive
  organizational cultures. \n\n\n\nThis is a highly interactive training th
 at provides participants with immediately implementable tools and strategi
 es. \n\n\n\nThis is a shortened version of the full Practical Leadership 1
 .0. If you would like the more complete version\, please see the virtual o
 ptions available. \n\n\n\nTopics \n\n\n\n\nCultivating self-awareness and 
 brain/body response to stress\n\n\n\nFeedback conversation skills\n\n\n\nU
 sing the Platinum Rule in supervision\n\n\n\nOne-on-One check-ins and Supe
 rvising Framework\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nBetter u
 nderstand the competencies of the supervisor roles and have improved confi
 dence in implementing the role\n\n\n\nCultivate self-awareness and account
 ability for fostering positive organizational culture and avoiding destruc
 tive behaviors in the workplace\n\n\n\nIncrease comfort at holding a range
  of conversations\, including developmental feedback\n\n\n\nLearn strategi
 es for helping employees solve their own challenges\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThe date and time of this in-person event is: Nov
 ember 10\, 2026\, from 8:30 – 12:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nRefreshments: Coffee\, 
 tea\, and a light snack will be provided.  \n\n\n\nTravel: Driving directi
 ons\, transit options\, and parking instructions are available on MCN’s 
 website.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Visit our Contact Us page for information
  on MCN’s office space\, accessibility details\, and additional features
 .  \n\n\n\nDoors will open 30 minutes before the event start time. \n\n\n\
 nMasks will be optional at this event.To learn more about events\, registr
 ation\, and payment\, visit our Event & Registration FAQ page. \n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Negstad consults wi
 th a diverse clientele of nonprofits\, philanthropies\, and government in 
 leadership and organizational development. Believing anyone can be a leade
 r\, Lisa lives in two worlds: traditional hierarchies\, where she helps ma
 nagers excel in their role\, and collective teams\, where she helps groups
  think systemically and improve their shared leadership skills. Before sta
 rting her own consulting firm\, Lisa held senior leadership and management
  positions in several international and U.S.-based nonprofit organizations
 . Lisa has an MBA from Yale and a B.A. in psychology from Luther College a
 nd is certified as a human systems dynamics professional. Lisa\, an ongoin
 g learner of cultural agility\, brings a strong value of inclusion and par
 ticipatory processes to her training.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002021Z
LOCATION:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits\, 2314 University Ave. W\, Suite 
 20\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org/event/practical-leadership-essentials-
 in-person-nov-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
X-SOURCE-URL:https://minnesotanonprofits.org
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