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The Minnesota Budget Project is an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Budget and Policy Events

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Events Sponsored by the Minnesota Budget Project and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

The New Picture of Government Funding, July 20, St. Paul
Follow the Federal Dollars: A Guided Tour Through the Federal Budget Process, July 28, St. Paul

Other Events of Interest

Department of Human Services "Road Shows" Update Changes from 2009 Legislation, July, various dates and places.

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Events Sponsored by the Minnesota Budget Project and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

The New Picture of Government Funding

The government funding picture has changed. What we thought we knew may no longer hold true. The tide may be turning, after years of policies which shrunk the role of the federal government in supporting nonprofits, particularly in areas of human services, housing and economic development. While state and county budgets are clearly under stress, they still represent very large pieces of funding for many nonprofits.

Attend this half-day workshop on July 20, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the University of Minnesota's Continuing Education and Conference Center to get an overview of the changes in government funding and implications for nonprofits; an update on the status of federal economic stimulus funding distribution and availability; and practical information about understanding and/or accessing funding in this new era.

Learn more and register for this important event.

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: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20; St. Paul
Directions and map: Directions and Google Map
Parking: Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the building.
Fee: $45 for MCN members / $65 for nonmembers
Not a member? Learn more about MCN membership and join today!

Register:

1. Register online (online registration ends at noon the day before the event)

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: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; 2314 University Ave. West, Suite 20; St. Paul; MN; 55114-1802

Scholarships are available! Please also read MCN's policies on refunds and substitutions

Other Events of Interest

Department of Human Services "Road Shows" Update on Changes from 2009 Legislation

The 2009 Legislative Session resulted in several significant changes for the state’s home-and-community-based service system. Assisttant Department of Human Services Commissioner Colman and the directors in the Continuing Care Administration have planned a series of meetings across the state in July, to brief stakeholders on the major changes that lie ahead.

View the schedule and locations for the briefings and learn how to register.

2314 University Ave W. #20
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Greater Minnesota: 1.800.289.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
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