Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

2009 Nonprofit Leadership Conference PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP: A Balanced Approach Thursday, June 4, 2009 McNamara Alumni Center University of Minnesota 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (registration opens at 7:15 a.m.) Engage with the conference on Twitter: use #nplead (See what others are saying)

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Conference FAQs
What is the 2009 Leadership Conference theme?
When and where will the Leadership Conference be held?
What is the YNPN Happy Hour? Is that included in my registration?
How much does it cost?
Are there scholarships available?
How do I register?
Will I get a confirmation of my registration?
Can I cancel my registration?
How can I arrange special accommodations?
My organization is currently not a member of MCN. How can I join?
How do I get information about advertising or exhibiting at the Leadership Conference?
Where can I stay while I am in Minneapolis?
Who can I contact for more information?

What is the 2008 Leadership Conference theme?
The 2009 Leadership Conference theme is Practical Leadership: A Balanced Approach.

As Minnesota’s nonprofit sector enters a time of transformation, leaders are increasingly required to be efficient and practical in their work, in order to maximize impact while resources are tight. Leading in these times also necessitates a balanced approach – negotiating hundreds of decisions and capitalizing on those that are most important; implementing necessary business changes while understanding and addressing their personal and emotional impact within the organization; and on a personal level, maintaining physical and emotional health while dealing with increasing stressors at work, and at home.

At Practical Leadership: A Balanced Approach, you will join your colleagues to learn, recharge, and take stock of practical leadership tools and leadership practices at the personal and organizational levels. This day-long conference is geared towards leaders in all roles within organizations – including senior leadership, those who are leading from the middle, and emerging leaders. At Practical Leadership: A Balanced Approach, you will gain tools for assessing, planning, and implementing; have time for self-reflection; get breaking information for leaders on current nonprofit conditions; and be included in rich network-building opportunities.

When and where will the Leadership Conference be held?
The conference will take place at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis.

Thursday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Venue:
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis

Parking:
Parking is available in area ramps - including a ramp adjacent to the Radisson University Hotel on Washington Avenue as well as a ramp adjacent to the McNamara Alumni Center on University Avenue. For more directions and parking information, visit the McNamara Alumni Center Web page.

What is the YNPN Happy Hour? Is that included in my registration?
YNPN is the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. The Twin Cities chapter is hosting a post-conference happy hour that is open to nonprofit staff from every generation and all organizations. You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend the happy hour, nor is there a fee to enter; however, you are responsible for purchasing your own food and beverages.

How much does it cost?

Are there scholarships available?

Scholarships are available to students, nonprofit job seekers and to nonprofit staff and volunteers whose organizations have operating budgets under $400,000.

Scholarships cover a portion of the conference registration fee only; no funds are available for transportation or lodging. To apply, please complete the conference registration form and submit it with a brief letter which addresses why you/your organization needs a scholarship and how attending the conference would benefit you and/or your organization.

You may fax your scholarship application to 651-642-1517 or mail it to: MCN, 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20, St. Paul, MN 55114. The deadline for applying for a scholarship is Thursday, May 21; requests received after the deadline will not be considered. All applicants will be contacted about whether or not they have received a scholarship by Monday, May 25.

How do I register?

There are three ways to register for the Leadership Conference: online, by fax or by mail.

1. Register online (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)
2. By fax (Visa/MasterCard payments only): Complete the registration form (PDF) (including credit card information) and fax the form to 651-642-1517.
3. By mail (check or Visa/MasterCard): Complete the registration form (PDF); include payment (either a check payable to MCN or credit card information), and mail to: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20, St. Paul, MN 55114

Will I get a confirmation of my registration?
Once your registration has been faxed, mailed, or submitted online, you are registered for the conference. An automatic email confirmation will be sent once your registration has been processed. If you would like to ensure that your registration has been received, view a list of currently registered attendees or contact MCN at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904.

Can I cancel my registration?
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference may substitute someone to attend in their place; please submit the change via email to MCN's registrar at ann@mncn.org. Cancellations received prior to Thursday, May 28, 2009, will receive a refund minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds are available after May 28, 2008.

How can I arrange special accommodations?
For special accommodations, including sign language interpreters or meal requirements, please contact MCN at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904 by Thursday, May 28, 2008 to assure availability.

My organization is currently not a member of MCN. How can I join?
Nonprofit organizations are invited to join the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to take advantage of the reduced conference fees! Join at the same time that you register and save over $50 per participant!
• For information on joining MCN, visit mncn.org/membership.htm or call 651-642-1904 or e-mail jobs@mncn.org.
• Businesses, individuals and consultants are invited to join MCN as associate members. Visit mncn.org/associate.htm to learn more.

How do I get information about advertising or exhibiting at the Leadership Conference?
• Leaderhip Conference sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, or contact Christine Durand at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904, or cdurand@mncn.org.
• Program advertising opportunities - contact Christine

Where can I stay while I am in Minneapolis?
The Radisson University Hotel is adjacent to the McNamara Alumni Center. Call 1-800-822-6757 for reservations. MCN does not have a room block at the Radisson, however you can book a room as an individual. The Radisson University Hotel is adjacent to the McNamara Alumni Center, and the two are connected by an underground tunnel. There are also many other hotels in the area if you wish to stay somewhere else.

Who can I contact for more information?
For more information about the conference, please contact Stephanie Haddad at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (651-757-3071 or 800-289-1904 or stephanie@mncn.org).

There are two ways to register for Practical Leadership: 1. Register Online Now 2. Download Registration Form Return your completed form to Minnesota Council of Nonprofits by fax to 651-642-1517 or mail to 2314 University Ave. W., Suite 20, St. Paul, MN 55114.

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