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Nonprofits
must continually bring people into their organizations to
be successful. And, for many Minnesotans, nonprofits are the
most accessible and productive channel to participate in the
life of their community. Through engaging volunteers, board
and staff members, voters, advocates, and donors, nonprofits
mobilize the people power of Minnesota.
Creating and sustaining high levels of effective participation
in our organizations and communities is hard work. This conference
will address the opportunities and challenges nonprofits face
in engaging people and explore how our organizations can enhance
and improve participation. |
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| Conference
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| Conference
Fees
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Members: |
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| Standard
(Before Oct. 8) |
$150 |
| Late/On-Site
(After Oct. 8) |
$200 |
| Non-members: |
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| Standard
(Before Oct. 8) |
$200 |
| Late/On-Site
(After Oct. 8) |
$250 |
Register
Now!
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Who
Should Attend
Active participation is in every organization’s interest,
and thus this conference will have sessions for leaders of Minnesota’s
nonprofit organizations; nonprofit staff members, board members,
and volunteers; professionals who work with nonprofits; foundation
staff members and trustees; corporate and community leaders;
elected and appointed officials; and job seekers and career
changers. With over 30 breakout sessions, options are available
to staff with all types of job responsibilities and levels of
experience. |
Resource
Room
This informal way for nonprofits to share information with
each other will be open on Thursday, October 14, from 12 to
5 p.m. and Friday, October 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To participate,
simply bring multiple copies of your annual report, newsletters,
brochures, or other materials to share with your colleagues.
This opportunity is only available to registered conference
participants.Space is available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Participants are responsible for bringing, setting
up, and removing their materials.
Exhibit
Hall
Be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall, which will run throughout
the main corridors of the conference facility. Exhibits will
feature vendors and consultants who specialize in working
with nonprofits.
>List of up-to-date exhibitors
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Networking
Luncheon and Hosted Table Conversations
Enjoy an informal lunch conversation with your colleagues, or
choose from a variety of topics for a hosted table conversation.
Many of the tables will feature a conversation hosted by a foundation
or nonprofit representative, business or government leader,
or other special guest. Sign up for seats at the luncheon tables
begins at Noon on Thursday, October 14. All seats are available
on a on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check back for a list of currently confirmed
table hosts and topics.
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| Lodging
Reduced conference rates are available on a first-come, first-served
basis for the nights of Wednesday, October 13, and Thursday,
October 14. To reserve a room, call the hotel directly. Be
sure to identify yourself with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
to take advantage of these special rates.
Holiday
Inn River Centre, St. Paul
651-225-1515
$99+ per night
Reserve by September 12
Microtel
Inn & Suites, Eagan
651-405-0988
$50+ per night
Reserve by September 21
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Featured
Speaker
Pablo Eisenberg, Senior Fellow
at the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, served
for 23 years as Executive Director of the Center for Community
Change, a national technical assistance and advocacy organization
working with low-income organizations and constituencies throughout
the country. Eisenberg is a regular columnist for The Chronicle
of Philanthropy and has been honored with awards from many organizations,
including the Alliance for Justice, Tufts University, National
Society of Fundraising Executives (now Association of Fundraising
Professionals), and Independent Sector. |
MCN
18th Annual Conference
October 14-15, 2004
RiverCentre
175
West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, Minnesota www.rivercentre.org
Questions?
For questions about the conference, please contact:
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits at 651-642-1904, 800-289-1904
or info@mncn.org.
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