Nonprofit Leadership Institute 
Strengthening Individuals, Nonprofits and Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Nonprofit Nonprofit Leadership Institute unique?
What will I learn by participating in a Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
What is the time commitment?
Are scholarships available and how do I apply for one?
Where will the Nonprofit Leadership Institutes be held?
How are applicants selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
Who else is will participate in the Institute?
Will I get a Certificate of Completion?
What is the online component for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
Will Nonprofit Leadership Institutes be held in 2010 and 2011?
Who can I talk with for more information about the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?

Why is the Nonprofit Nonprofit Leadership Institute unique?
MCN's Nonprofit Nonprofit Leadership Institute is unique in its design for nonprofit leaders in Minnesota. Its utilization of talented trainers, access to accomplished peers and comprehensive, in-depth curriculum including cutting-edge theory, trends and information as it pertains to nonprofits today, will spark connections, energize networks, and illuminate personal potential. The Nonprofit Leadership Institute is comprised of two pathways to achieving personal and organizational leadership.

What will I learn by participating in a Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
You will learn skills in developing your own personal leadership as well as skills for building your organization's leadership. You will also get to meet and network with other nonprofit peers from around the state and be able to share and learn best practices.You can view the curriculum that will be used in each Nonprofit Leadership Institute for the Senior Managers and Strategic Connectors.

What is the time commitment?
The Nonprofit Leadership Institute consists of nine day long sessions over a period of eight months. There will be a two and a half day kickoff retreat that will include overnight accommodations. Depending on the monthly topic, and depending on your leadership project, you will be required to spend some time outside of the Institute preparing for each sesion through readings and research.

Are scholarships available and how do I apply for one?
Scholarships are available. In order to apply for a scholarship for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, please include a written statement with your application explaining why you would like a scholarship, for what amount, and how attending the Nonprofit Leadership Institute will benefit you, your organization, the nonprofit sector and the communities you serve.

Where will the Nonprofit Leadership Institutes be held?
All components of the Nonprofit Leadership Institutes - including the overnight retreat and the day long sessions- will be held at a convenient and accessible location in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Travel stipends will be available for participants coming from Greater Minnesota - for more information about travel stipends, contact Bao Vang, MCN's Leadership Program Coordinator at 651-757-3087, or at bao@mncn.org.

How are applicants selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
A committee of distinguished sector leaders will review the applications and select no more than 30 participants for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute six weeks prior to its start.

Who else is will participate in the Institute?
Other participants in your Nonprofit Leadership Institute class will be current nonprofit staff working in a nonprofit organization. They are your peers.

Will I get a Certificate of Completion?
Yes, you will get a Certificate of Completion at the end of the Nonprofit Leadership Institute. You will also recieve a letter indicating that you completed the Nonprofit Leadership Institute - the letter will include date of completion, curriculum content and course outcomes.

What is the online component for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
Participants will be able to review resources and information, respond to ideas and curriculum material as well as post messages and throughts of their own learning process.

Will Nonprofit Leadership Institutes be held in 2010 and 2011?
Nonprofit Leadership Institutes will be held in 2010 and 2011. Dates for those Nonprofit Leadership Institutes will be determined at a later time and will be posted on MCN's Web site.

Who can I talk with for more information about the Nonprofit Leadership Institute?
For more information about MCN's Leadership Institute or other leadership programs, contact Bao Vang, MCN’s leadership program coordinator, at 651-757-3087 or bao@mncn.org. 

For more information contact:
Bao Vang, Leadership Program coordinator
at 651-757-3087
bao@mncn.org.