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2314 University Ave. #20
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Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1.800.289.1904

Email: info@mncn.org


Upcoming Public Policy 

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Webinar - Countdown to the Census: What Nonprofits Can Do To Increase Census Participation

2010 Census forms are set to be mailed to homes in mid-March, and will impact community funding and political representation for a decade. Join us for this timely and important staff training to discuss what exactly your nonprofit can do to help increase Census participation among your participants. We'll do a review of what's at stake for your community, define the barriers your participants may face, and identify strategies and messages you can take back to encourage full participation.

This repeat training is available at the following dates and times:

Tuesday, February 16 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 18 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 4 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Online webinar; instructions for participation will be emailed upon registration
Fee: Free, but advance registration is required

To register:

Register online now - by logging in (password assistance available) and selecting "RSVP for Free Events, Briefings and Convenings."

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Duluth Nonprofit Census Open House and Brown Bag Lunch

Census forms will start arriving the week of March 15 and need to be returned by April 1. The U.S. Census Bureau has been clear for months that it is counting on nonprofits to lead their communities toward full participation in the 2010 Census.

Get ready for Be Counted Week (March 22-26) by attending the Nonprofit Census Open House and Brown Bag Lunch on March 12.

During the Open House we’ll have materials for you to take back to your office to promote the Census. Stay for a noon-hour brown bag lunch discussion with Marcia Avner about the importance of the Census and what your nonprofit can do to encourage full participation.

Date: Friday, March 12
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open House
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch with Marcia Avner
Location: The Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth (4th Floor Board Room)
Map and Directions
Fee: Free, no RSVP required

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Twin Cities Nonprofit Census Open House

Census forms will start arriving the week of March 15 and need to be returned by April 1. The U.S. Census Bureau has been clear for months that it is counting on nonprofits to lead their communities toward full participation in the 2010 Census.

Get ready for Be Counted Week (March 22-26) by attending the Nonprofit Census Open House March 18.

Special guest St. Paul Councilmember Melvin Carter III will kick-off the event at 9:00 AM. During the Open House we’ll have materials for you to take back to your office to promote the Census. We'll also have staff members available to answer any questions you might have about the Census and how it affects your participants.

Date: Thursday, March 18
9 a.m. - Be Counted Week Kick-off with Councilmember Melvin Carter III
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Open House to pick up materials and get questions answered
Location: WomenVenture, 2324 University Avenue West, St. Paul 55114
(building adjacent to MCN’s St. Paul office)
Map and Directions
Fee: Free, but please RSVP (see below)

To RSVP: To help us plan materials for the event, please send a quick note to jeff@mncn.org indicating you will be attending.

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Invest in Minnesota Messaging Training

Many people have expressed an interest in learning more about what messages work well when talking about the need to raise revenue fairly to address budget shortfalls. Join us for a training to learn what has resonated in Minnesota and around the country. We will also provide tools and practice the art of telling your story effectively, making the connection between revenues and the programs and services we need to fund.

Agenda Highlights

  • Robb Gray, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities – Lessons Learned and Successes in Other States
  • Jennifer Munt, AFSCME – Effective Revenue-Raising Messages and Story Telling
  • Leah Gardner, Invest in Minnesota – Applying What You’ve Learned and Opportunities for Action

Date: Monday, March 22, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Location: Minnesota AFL-CIO, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul
(just West of the Capitol near Sears, metered street parking and pay lot available)
Map and Directions
Fee: Free, but please RSVP to jjackson@mncn.org or 651-757-3074 so that we can provide adequate seating and refreshments. Contact me if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

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