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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. His current work includes organizing the nonprofit sector to become effective advocates with the state’s Congressional delegation on federal budget and tax policies that affect low- and moderate-income Minnesotans. With over 23 years of experience working in Washington as a Congressional staffer and lobbyist, he is familiar with a wide range of federal public policy issues. Steve earned his political science and law degrees from the University of Minnesota.

Date: October 28
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room
2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114
Directions and Parking
Fees: $45 for MCN Members / $65 for nonmembers

To register:

1. Register online.

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.

 

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

The state’s biennial budget funds everything from environmental protection to public safety to health care. The process includes both the public legislative process and the more behind-the-scenes development of the Governor’s budget. 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

Follow the Dollars is led by Nan Madden, Director of the Minnesota Budget Project - an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. The Minnesota Budget Project is an active voice for tax fairness and a balanced approach to the state's budget that provides independent research, analysis and advocacy on budget and tax issues, emphasizing their impact on low- and moderate-income Minnesotans and the organizations that serve them.

Date: October 28
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room
2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114
Directions and Parking
Fees: $45 for MCN Members / $65 for nonmembers

To register:

1. Register online.

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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