Upcoming Fundraising 

Trainings and Events

• The Essence of Sponsorship…Simple Steps to Expand Your Sponsorship Success in 2010, September 16
  
  
• Grantwriting Clinic for Nonprofit Practitioners, September 23, November 17, St. Paul
  
  
• Getting Your Board to Raise Money: Plan B (and C and D and…), November 23
  
  
• Charity or Mission Driven Business? The Road to Sustainability, December 2
  
  

• Fundraising Network Lunches, monthly, St. Paul

Grantwriting Clinic for Nonprofit Practitioners

Grantwriting endeavors too often drain an organization’s limited resources and end in frustration. Nonprofits that consistently get their grants funded know how to target their solicitations, write a compelling case for their program or organization, make a flawless professional presentation, and build relationships and networks with their current and potential supporters. In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge that will help them to better understand and implement a more strategic grantwriting and development process for their organizations.

In this fast-paced, interactive clinic, participants will:

Explore their personal successes and challenges as a grant writer
Gain new perspective on the proposal development process
Clarify their understanding of the purpose of each section of a grant proposal
Have an opportunity to critique actual proposals submitted by clinic participants
Develop a better understanding of how to begin building a persuasive case

This workshop is designed for people who are already working in a development capacity in a nonprofit. It is appropriate for those who are new to development and those looking to refresh their skills and perspective. It is not appropriate for those who are looking to work in a nonprofit doing development at some point in their career. Clinic participants will receive a copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing* that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms.

Please note that this workshop is open to MCN Members only. Learn more about MCN membership and join now!

* The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.

Dates:
- September 23, 9 a.m. - noon, St. Paul
- November 17, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Paul

Details for all:

Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room
2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114
Directions and Parking
Fee: $85 for MCN Members Only

To register:

1. Register online:
Register for September 23.
Register for November 17.

2. Register by fax - download and complete the registration form, include credit card information and fax the form to 651-642-1517.

3. Register by mail - download and complete the registration form, include payment and mail to: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. W, Suite 20; St. Paul, MN; 55114-1802.

Scholarships are available!
Please read MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions.

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Fundraising Network Lunches

If you are currently working as a development staff person in a nonprofit, you are invited to join these informal discussions and information sharing groups. This series is co-sponsored with the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Minnesota Chapter.

Each month a topic is identified around which the majority of the discussion will revolve. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, samples, and insights related to the topic of the day. In addition to the featured topic, each session will include time to network and discuss off-topic items. Such as to share recent projects or accomplishments, or ask your “burning questions” (whether they are related to the topic or not). This event is free, and no RSVP is necessary. You are invited to bring your lunch, business cards, questions and ideas. If you have any questions about the series, please contact Leslie Nitabach at 651-757-3073 or leslie@mncn.org.

Time and Location:
Times for all are noon - 1 p.m.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room
2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114
Directions and Parking

2010 Dates and Topics (2nd Wednesday of each month):

September 8 – Creative Ways to Share Your Results with Donors
October 13 – Involving the Board in Fundraising
November 10 – Generational Fundraising
December 8 – Prospecting Tools Top 10 List

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Other Fundraising Resources

Minnesota Grants Directory
More about the Grants Directory

Info Central: Charitable Fundraising
This section of this Web site gives basic information about fundraising in Minnesota, FAQs, tips and samples, and more.
Info Central: Charitable Fundraising