Grantwriting Clinic for Nonprofit Practitioners

Grantwriting endeavors too often drain an organization’s limited resources and end in frustration. Nonprofits that consistently get their grants funded know how to target their solicitations, write a compelling case for their program or organization, make a flawless professional presentation, and build relationships and networks with their current and potential supporters. In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge that will help them to better understand and implement a more strategic grantwriting and development process for their organizations.

In this fast-paced, interactive clinic, participants will:

Explore their personal successes and challenges as a grant writer
Gain new perspective on the proposal development process
Clarify their understanding of the purpose of each section of a grant proposal
Have an opportunity to critique actual proposals submitted by clinic participants
Develop a better understanding of how to begin building a persuasive case

This workshop is designed for people who are already working in a development capacity in a nonprofit. It is appropriate for those who are new to development and those looking to refresh their skills and perspective. It is not appropriate for those who are looking to work in a nonprofit doing development at some point in their career. Clinic participants will receive a copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing* that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms.

Please note that this workshop is open to MCN Members only. Learn more about MCN membership and join now!

* The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale.

Dates:

- March 11, 1-4 p.m., St. Paul
- May 5, 9 a.m. - noon, St. Paul
- September 23, 9 a.m. - noon, St. Paul
- November 17, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Paul

Details for all:

Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room
2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114
Directions and Parking
Fee: $85 for MCN Members Only

To register:

1. Register online:
Register for March 11.
Register for May 5.
Register for September 23.
Register for November 17.

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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Board Boot Camp

As part of an ongoing partnership, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is partnering with MAP for Nonprofits to offer MAP's long-running training "Board Boot Camp" via Webinar.

Discover the basics of board governance. What is good governance? What is the difference between governance and management of a nonprofit? The board of directors is the entity that is legally responsible for the conduct and performance of the nonprofit organization. In this workshop participants who have never served on a board or who have never had any formal training on board governance will learn the basic board responsibilities. What does it take to be an effective board member? What’s involved in creating an effective board? MAP’s approach to board development is based on best practices that are common to the most dynamic and effective nonprofit boards. The approach derives from the work of BoardSource, the Independent Sector, and the Carver Policy Governance model, among other sources of practice and research, as well as MAP’s experience working with hundreds of nonprofit boards each year.

The session will cover:

The difference between nonprofit and for-profit entities and board service
Legal Considerations
Board member "must do" roles and responsibilities
Where to find additional resources on board governance issue

About the Presenter:

Judy Sharken Simon brings a rich understanding of nonprofit organizations to her MAP clients and to MAP volunteers. Judy joined MAP’s staff in early 2006. She is responsible for MAP’s volunteer program, which each year places many Twin Cities management experts on the boards of directors of Twin Cities nonprofit organizations, or in other roles with nonprofits. Judy also provides board training to board members and prospective board members, ensuring that they understand the importance and responsibilities of their nonprofit board roles.

Judy has a B.A. in Employee Relations from Michigan State University and an M.A. in Organization Development from the University of Minnesota. Judy has worked with nonprofit clients in areas of nonprofit organization development, including board development, life stages work, and strategic planning. She developed and coordinated the Twin Cities Southeast Asian Leadership Program and served as a consultant, supervisor and instructor for the Bicultural Training Partnership which trained twelve Southeast Asians to be nonprofit management consultants. Judy has also worked as project manager for a county government human services department, as a mentorship coordinator in human resource development for 3M Corporation in Austin, Texas, and as a public workshop trainer on topics related to nonprofit management. In her work she has consulted with very small, grassroots organizations, medium-sized social service agencies, and larger governmental entities.

Details:

Dates: Wednesday, March 10 or Monday, June 14
Time: 1 - 2 p.m. CST
Location: Webinar
Fee: $35

To register:

1. Register online through MAP for Nonprofits

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