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X-WR-CALNAME:Rochester · next month · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October 5th City Council Meeting @ 7:00pm DTSTART:20261006T000000Z DTEND:20261006T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T072631Z UID:1036-1791226800-1791226800@brownsdalemn.gov CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T072631Z URL:https://brownsdalemn.gov/event/october-5th-city-council-meeting-700pm/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Brownsdale\, MN X-SOURCE-URL:https://brownsdalemn.gov 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=roch ester-mn 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester -mn 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=rochester-mn 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester-m n 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=rochester -mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Rochester Nonprofit Consortium X-SOURCE-URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR