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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - rochester-mn (community) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Executive Director Convo DTSTART:20260909T130000Z DTEND:20260909T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000042-1788940800-1788944400@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking\, suppo rt\, and shared resources in a casual\, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and a light breakfast. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Parlor Doughnuts\, 1001 6th St NW\, Rochester\, 55901\, United St ates URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/september-executive-dir ector-convo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Mafia! DTSTART:20260909T233000Z DTEND:20260910T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120725Z UID:10002338-1788978600-1788985800@littlethistlebeer.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Weekly trivia hosted by trivia mafia! The last Wednesday of ea ch month will feature a trivia intermission hosted by Post Bulletin. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120725Z URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com/event/trivia-mafia/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Thistle X-SOURCE-URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000061-1789027200-1789034400@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare yo ur organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-w orld communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fe llow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your s kills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals wh ose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding \, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\ , tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while sta ying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, m edia relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Regi stration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-co mmunications-for-impact/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebrating Abilities ABC Fundraiser DTSTART:20260912T190000Z DTEND:20260912T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120725Z UID:10003504-1789221600-1789236000@littlethistlebeer.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120725Z LOCATION:Little Thistle Brewery\, 2301 14th ST NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901 \, United States URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com/event/celebrating-abilities-abc-fundrais er/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Thistle X-SOURCE-URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Mafia! DTSTART:20260916T233000Z DTEND:20260917T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T060652Z UID:10002339-1789583400-1789590600@littlethistlebeer.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Weekly trivia hosted by trivia mafia! The last Wednesday of ea ch month will feature a trivia intermission hosted by Post Bulletin. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060652Z URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com/event/trivia-mafia/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Thistle X-SOURCE-URL:https://littlethistlebeer.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Virtual Briefing Watch Party & Roundtable Discussion DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001859Z UID:10000068-1790071200-1790082000@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Nonprofit Consortium is organizing a “Watch Pa rty” and Roundtable Discussion for the virtual briefing\, “Recovering from the Policy-Based Disaster of Federal Immigration Policy” hosted by the Minnesota Council of Foundations (MCF)’s Disaster Philanthropy Worki ng Group. We invite leaders from the community to come together and watch the briefing (10:00-11:30am)\, which will be immediately followed by a fac ilitated discussion about how best to support resilience and recovery in o ur community (11:30am-1:00pm).\n*Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the time. Lunch will be provided\, RSVPs are encouraged and app reciated. \nFrom MCF’s event page: \nMCF’s Disaster Philanthropy Worki ng Group is responding to a human-made disaster related to federal immig ration policy. The impacts of these policies are both deep and wide-spread and are affecting the state on both the individual and community levels.  The impacts to the economy\, social trust\, and faith in our institution s appear to be both significant and long lasting. A virtual briefing is being organized to discuss the needs and the possible strategies for commu nity recovery and improved resilience. \nIn organizing this briefing\, MCF is consulting with the Hummingly Foundation\, which provides resources a nd workshops that recognize recovery from a disaster\, crisis\, or trauma isn’t only about physical rebuilding\, but is also really about communi ty wellbeing and resilience. The organization provides ‘education and re sources to make recovery more human – helping both communities and their supporters navigate the emotional\, social\, and practical challenges ahe ad.’ \nHummingly’s focus is on ‘sustaining the supporters’ and tho se on the front lines and making sure they have the tools and resources to recover and continue to engage in the work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001859Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/virtual-briefing-watch- party-roundtable-discussion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026 DTSTART:20260923T213000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000057-1790181000-1790191800@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead seeks to support and engage historically under-r epresented people who wish to serve on nonprofit/government boards\, commi ttees\, task forces\, commissions\, and other work groups. We seek to incr ease both the diversity of skilled people ready to serve and the inclusive ness of organizations who deliver services in the community. \nThere are t wo cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, wi th the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in ea ch cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form. jotform.com/241775303652052. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026 /2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Southern Minnesota Nonprofit Conference DTSTART:20261006T140000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T002529Z UID:10000067-1791277200-1791298800@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for CLA’s Southern Minnesota Nonprofit Co nference. Join us for a day designed to connect and inform nonprofit leade rs and professionals. \nFee:\n$40 for non-Consortium members\nFree for Con sortium members (contact mkelley@rochesterarea.org for discount code) \nCl ick here to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002529Z LOCATION:Rochester International Event Center\, 7333 Airport View Drive SW \, Rochester\, MN\, 55902\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/southern-minnesota-nonp rofit-conference/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026 DTSTART:20261007T213000Z DTEND:20261008T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000058-1791390600-1791401400@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead seeks to support and engage historically under-r epresented people who wish to serve on nonprofit/government boards\, commi ttees\, task forces\, commissions\, and other work groups. We seek to incr ease both the diversity of skilled people ready to serve and the inclusive ness of organizations who deliver services in the community. \nThere are t wo cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, wi th the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in ea ch cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form. jotform.com/241775303652052. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026 /2026-10-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact DTSTART:20261008T130000Z DTEND:20261008T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000062-1791446400-1791453600@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare yo ur organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-w orld communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fe llow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your s kills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals wh ose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding \, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\ , tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while sta ying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, m edia relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Regi stration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-co mmunications-for-impact/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October Executive Director Convo DTSTART:20261014T203000Z DTEND:20261014T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000001-1791991800-1791995400@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking\, suppo rt\, and shared resources in a casual\, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and light appetizers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Forager Brewery\, 1005 6th St NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, Unite d States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/october-executive-direc tor-convo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026 DTSTART:20261021T213000Z DTEND:20261022T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000059-1792600200-1792611000@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead seeks to support and engage historically under-r epresented people who wish to serve on nonprofit/government boards\, commi ttees\, task forces\, commissions\, and other work groups. We seek to incr ease both the diversity of skilled people ready to serve and the inclusive ness of organizations who deliver services in the community. \nThere are t wo cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, wi th the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in ea ch cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form. jotform.com/241775303652052. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026 /2026-10-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026 DTSTART:20261104T223000Z DTEND:20261105T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000060-1793809800-1793820600@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead seeks to support and engage historically under-r epresented people who wish to serve on nonprofit/government boards\, commi ttees\, task forces\, commissions\, and other work groups. We seek to incr ease both the diversity of skilled people ready to serve and the inclusive ness of organizations who deliver services in the community. \nThere are t wo cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, wi th the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in ea ch cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form. jotform.com/241775303652052. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026 /2026-11-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:November Executive Director Convo DTSTART:20261111T140000Z DTEND:20261111T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000005-1794384000-1794387600@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking\, suppo rt\, and shared resources in a casual\, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and a light breakfast. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Parlor Doughnuts\, 1001 6th St NW\, Rochester\, 55901\, United St ates URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/november-executive-dire ctor-convo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact DTSTART:20261112T140000Z DTEND:20261112T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000063-1794470400-1794477600@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare yo ur organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-w orld communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fe llow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your s kills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals wh ose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding \, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\ , tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while sta ying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, m edia relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Regi stration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-co mmunications-for-impact/2026-11-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:December Executive Director Convo DTSTART:20261209T213000Z DTEND:20261209T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000019-1796830200-1796833800@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking\, suppo rt\, and shared resources in a casual\, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and light appetizers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Forager Brewery\, 1005 6th St NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, Unite d States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/december-executive-dire ctor-convo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact DTSTART:20261210T140000Z DTEND:20261210T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000064-1796889600-1796896800@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare yo ur organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-w orld communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fe llow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your s kills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals wh ose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding \, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\ , tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while sta ying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, m edia relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Regi stration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-co mmunications-for-impact/2026-12-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact DTSTART:20270107T140000Z DTEND:20270107T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072628Z UID:10000065-1799308800-1799316000@rochesternonprofitconsortium.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare yo ur organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-w orld communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fe llow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your s kills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals wh ose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding \, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\ , tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while sta ying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, m edia relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Regi stration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072628Z LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN \, 55901\, United States URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-co mmunications-for-impact/2027-01-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR