MCN Leadership Program 
Strengthening Nonprofits and Communities

Dakota County Social Leader Action Networks

In March 2007, Dakota County nonprofits came together to talk about larger community issues affecting their nonprofits. Three initial meetings took place where Dakota County nonprofits were able to voice their concerns about the issues facing their nonprofit and community. From these three initial meetings, two issues stood out: volunteerism and emergency preparedness planning. There are currently two smaller working groups with the Dakota County Social Leader Action Network working on each issue.

Dakota County:PREPARE!

Honoring Volunteer Day at the Dakota County Fair

The work of the Dakota County Social Leader Action Network is continuing. The mission of the Dakota County Social Leader Action Network is: To provide resources and networking opportunities to all nonprofit organizations in Dakota County by partnering with local businesses and government to address key issues that support the growth of our community.

The Dakota County Social Leader Action Network (SLAN) and the Dakota County Office of Planning and Development (OPED) are co-hosting a free event on an updated profile of Dakota County demographics covering population and social and economic trends. This workshop will give nonprofits the opportunity to learn about external trends affecting the lives of citizens in Dakota County.

PDF of the presentation at the June 24th meeting with Dakota County Office of Planning and Development (OPED)

If you are interested in bringing a Social Leader Action Network to your community, please contact Bao Vang, MCN’s leadership program coordinator, at 651-757-3087 or at bao@mncn.org.