Upcoming Public Policy 

Trainings and Events

• Twin Cities Nonprofit Census Open House - March 18, St. Paul

• 2010 Census: The Count Begins - Webinar

• Invest in Minnesota Messaging Training - March 22, St.Paul

Census forms will start arriving the week of March 15 and need to be returned by April 1. The U.S. Census Bureau has been clear for months that it is counting on nonprofits to lead their communities toward full participation in the 2010 Census.

Get ready for Be Counted Week (March 22-26) by attending the Nonprofit Census Open House March 18.

Special guest St. Paul Councilmember Melvin Carter III will kick-off the event at 9:00 AM. During the Open House we’ll have materials for you to take back to your office to promote the Census. We'll also have staff members available to answer any questions you might have about the Census and how it affects your participants.

Date: Thursday, March 18
9 a.m. - Be Counted Week Kick-off with Councilmember Melvin Carter III
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Open House to pick up materials and get questions answered Location: WomenVenture, 2324 University Avenue West, St. Paul 55114
(building adjacent to MCN’s St. Paul office)
Map and Directions
Fee: Free, but please RSVP (see below)

To RSVP: To help us plan materials for the event, please send a quick note to jeff@mncn.org indicating you will be attending.

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As the 2010 census gets underway, nonprofits can play a pivotal role in convincing hard-to-count populations that participation is easy, important, and safe. In this webinar, we will focus on counting operations from March through June and discuss ways nonprofits can help people fill out their census forms and improve response in the communities they serve. Presented by the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network.

Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 1:00 PM Central
Location: Webinar
Fee: Free

To RSVP: Sign up for the webinar now!

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Many people have expressed an interest in learning more about what messages work well when talking about the need to raise revenue fairly to address budget shortfalls. Join us for a training to learn what has resonated in Minnesota and around the country. We will also provide tools and practice the art of telling your story effectively, making the connection between revenues and the programs and services we need to fund.

Agenda Highlights

• Robb Gray, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities – Lessons Learned and Successes in Other States
• Jennifer Munt, AFSCME – Effective Revenue-Raising Messages and Story Telling
• Leah Gardner, Invest in Minnesota – Applying What You’ve Learned and Opportunities for Action

Date: Monday, March 22, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Location: Minnesota AFL-CIO, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul
(just West of the Capitol near Sears, metered street parking and pay lot available)
Map and Directions
Fee: Free, but please RSVP to jjackson@mncn.org or 651-757-3074 so that we can provide adequate seating and refreshments. Contact me if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you there!

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