Upcoming Public Policy 

Trainings and Events

• Follow the Federal Dollars Northfield, April 30, Northfield
  
  
• Follow the Dollars, August 26, St. Paul
  
  
• Follow the Dollars, November 11, St. Paul
  
  
• Follow the Federal Dollars, November 11, St. Paul

Follow the Federal Dollars: A Guided Tour Through the Federal Budget Process Northfield

Would you like to become a more effective advocate on federal budget and policy issues? Advocates, community leaders, front-line staff, and members of the public will all benefit from understanding how the federal budget process works - and how to participate in that process on behalf of the programs they care about and the people they serve.

In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of:

• Key federal budget terms and concepts, and the basics of the federal budget
• The timeline for the federal budget process
• How the President's Budget is developed
• How the Congressional Budget is developed and how it is enforced
• Opportunities for input and advocacy in the federal budget process using some current federal issues as examples
  

This workshop is led by Steve Francisco, Federal Policy Director for the Minnesota Budget Project - an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northfield Community Resource Center, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN 55057
Directions: Google Map
Parking: Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the building.
Fee: $35 for MCN members/ $50 for nonmembers

Need a scholarships? Learn how to apply for this event.

Register:

1. Register online

2. By fax - to register by fax, download and complete the registration form (including credit card information) and fax the form to 651-642-1517
3. By mail - to register by mail, download and complete the registration form, include payment (either a check payable to MCN or credit card information) and mail to: innesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. West, Suite 20; St. Paul; MN; 55114-1802

Policies: Learn about MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions.

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Follow the Dollars: A Guided Tour Through the State Budget Process

In the 2009 Legislative Session, the Minnesota Legislature will pass the state’s biennial budget, which funds everything from environmental protection to public safety to health care. But the process for crafting that budget begins in the summer of 2008 - be ready! Advocates, community leaders, front-line staff, and members of the public will all benefit from understanding how the state’s budget process works - and how to participate in that process on behalf of the programs they care about and the people they serve.

In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of:

• The basics of the Minnesota state budget
• The timeline for the state’s budget process
• How the Governor's budget proposal is developed
• How the budget travels through the Legislature
• Opportunities for input and advocacy in the budget process

Workshops are led by Nan Madden, Director of the Minnesota Budget Project - an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East, St. Paul 55106
Directions: Google Map
Parking: Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the building.
Fee: $45 for MCN members/ $65 for nonmembers

Need a scholarships? Learn how to apply for this event.

Register:

1. Register online

2. By fax - to register by fax, download and complete the registration form(including credit card information) and fax the form to 651-642-1517
3. By mail - to register by mail, download and complete the registration form, include payment (either a check payable to MCN or credit card information) and mail to: innesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. West, Suite 20; St. Paul; MN; 55114-1802

Policies: Learn about MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions.

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Follow the Dollars: A Guided Tour Through the State Budget Process

In the 2009 Legislative Session, the Minnesota Legislature will pass the state’s biennial budget, which funds everything from environmental protection to public safety to health care. But the process for crafting that budget begins in the summer of 2008 - be ready! Advocates, community leaders, front-line staff, and members of the public will all benefit from understanding how the state’s budget process works - and how to participate in that process on behalf of the programs they care about and the people they serve.

In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of:

• The basics of the Minnesota state budget
• The timeline for the state’s budget process
• How the Governor's budget proposal is developed
• How the budget travels through the Legislature
• Opportunities for input and advocacy in the budget process

Workshops are led by Nan Madden, Director of the Minnesota Budget Project - an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Location: Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East, St. Paul 55106
Directions: Google Map
Parking: Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the building.
Fee: $45 for MCN members/ $65 for nonmembers

Need a scholarships? Learn how to apply for this event.

Register:

1. Register online

2. By fax - to register by fax, download and complete the registration form (including credit card information) and fax the form to 651-642-1517
3. By mail - to register by mail, download and complete the registration form, include payment (either a check payable to MCN or credit card information) and mail to: innesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. West, Suite 20; St. Paul; MN; 55114-1802

Policies: Learn about MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions.

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Follow the Federal Dollars: A Guided Tour Through the Federal Budget Process

Would you like to become a more effective advocate on federal budget and policy issues? Advocates, community leaders, front-line staff, and members of the public will all benefit from understanding how the federal budget process works - and how to participate in that process on behalf of the programs they care about and the people they serve.

In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of:

• Key federal budget terms and concepts, and the basics of the federal budget
• The timeline for the federal budget process
• How the President's Budget is developed
• How the Congressional Budget is developed and how it is enforced
• Opportunities for input and advocacy in the federal budget process using some current federal issues as examples
  

This workshop is led by Steve Francisco, Federal Policy Director for the Minnesota Budget Project - an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East, St. Paul 55106
Directions: Google Map
Parking: Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the building.
Fee: $45 for MCN members/ $65 for nonmembers

Need a scholarships? Learn how to apply for this event.

Register:

1. Register online

2. By fax - to register by fax, download and complete the registration form (including credit card information) and fax the form to 651-642-1517
3. By mail - to register by mail, download and complete the registration form, include payment (either a check payable to MCN or credit card information) and mail to: innesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. West, Suite 20; St. Paul; MN; 55114-1802

Policies: Learn about MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions.

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