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Nonprofit Advocacy Institute Information Session Smart,
strong and effective nonprofits require smart, strong and effective
policy advocates. Come learn how to enhance your advocacy skills
by applying to MCN's
new Nonprofit Advocacy Institute. These free informational meetings
are a perfect way to see if you, your organization, and your communities
can benefit from MCN's nonprofit-specific advocacy training program.
These informational sessions will share information on the application
process, show MCN's curriculum, faculty, and philosophy of advocacy,
and detail scholarship information. Date:
Friday, September 3, Candidate Events Made Easy Want
candidates to pay attention to the issues that matter to your community?
Host a candidate event! This training covers all the basics of planning,
organizing, and hosting a successful candidate event. From creating
timelines and engaging the media, to organizing constituents and
keeping it all legal as a 501(c)(3), you’ll learn how to make
planning a candidate event easy and fun. Plus, the Minnesota Participation
Project has mini-grants
available to help decrease costs of hosting a candidate event! Date:
Thursday, September 9 Be Nonprofit Ready: New Nonprofit Tax Exemption Toolkit Nonprofits that
own property can apply for a property tax exemption. The exemption
is intended to allow public charities to focus their resources on
their mission related work. When this tax exemption was thrown into
doubt by a court case, MCN worked to clarify the property tax exemption
rules for nonprofits, culminating in the signing of a bill in 2009
that defined what is required for nonprofits to qualify for the
property tax exemption. Civic Engagement Training Institute Don't miss a great 3-day training opportunity for nonprofits leaders to hone their civic engagement skills. Presented by the Alliance for Children and Families and United Neighborhood Centers of America, in partnership with Family & Children's Service, the institute will:
Event details: Date:
Monday, September 20 to Wednesday, September 22 Nonprofit Advocacy Institute Information Session (Webinar) Smart,
strong and effective nonprofits require smart, strong and effective
policy advocates. Learn how to enhance your advocacy skills by applying
to MCN's
new Nonprofit Advocacy Institute. These free informational webinars
are a perfect way to see if you, your organization, and your communities
can benefit from MCN's nonprofit-specific advocacy training program.
These informational sessions will share information on the application
process, show MCN's curriculum, faculty, and philosophy of advocacy,
and detail scholarship information. Date:
Tuesday, September 21 Advocacy for the Truly Intimidated Bring
a lunch and join us for this informal conversation with MCN public
policy staff. Learn ways to begin to incorporate public policy efforts
into your nonprofit’s daily work. Discuss how to overcome
barriers or resistance to embarking on an advocacy plan within your
organization. Advancing Nonprofit Advocacy Across Borders Hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO). Advocacy at
the state and federal levels is a key strategy for nonprofits in
meeting mission. This half-day workshop is designed to enhance the
knowledge and skills of staff, board members and volunteers who
want to engage in policy work and to address key state and federal
policy issues. Topics will include advocacy tips and strategies,
an introduction to the federal budget process, and state and federal
policy briefings. Date:
Friday, October 1
All participants will receive a copy of NDANO’s new publication, Nonprofit Advocacy: A North Dakota Toolkit. To
register: Register
for the September 30 Fargo event. Scholarships
are available! Nonprofit Advocacy Institute Information Session (Webinar) Smart,
strong and effective nonprofits require smart, strong and effective
policy advocates. Learn how to enhance your advocacy skills by applying
to MCN's
new Nonprofit Advocacy Institute. These free informational webinars
are a perfect way to see if you, your organization, and your communities
can benefit from MCN's nonprofit-specific advocacy training program.
These informational sessions will share information on the application
process, show MCN's curriculum, faculty, and philosophy of advocacy,
and detail scholarship information. Date:
Wednesday, October 13 Nonprofit Advocacy 101: An Introduction to the Rules Pertaining to Lobbying and Elections Lobbying for mission-based organizations is legal! And so is engaging constituents around elections in a nonpartisan, non-profit way. As tax-exempt, 501c3 organizations, it is important to know the federal and state rules related to these activities. Come to this informative, interactive workshop to understand the “rules of the game!" Event details: Date:
Thursday, October 14 To
register: Scholarships
are available! Let’s Pass Some Bills! A Step-by-Step Guide to Turning an Idea into a Law All laws initially originate from a mere idea. Come explore the process of taking that great idea, built on your expertise, and navigating the legislative channels to create sound public policy for the causes you are advancing in your nonprofit. Topics will include: securing a legislative author, testifying in committee, and direct and grassroots lobbying strategies for passage. Event details: Date:
Wednesday, October 27 To
register: Scholarships
are available! Nonprofit Advocacy Institute Information Session Smart,
strong and effective nonprofits require smart, strong and effective
policy advocates. Come learn how to enhance your advocacy skills
by applying to MCN's
new Nonprofit Advocacy Institute. These free informational meetings
are a perfect way to see if you, your organization, and your communities
can benefit from MCN's nonprofit-specific advocacy training program.
These informational sessions will share information on the application
process, show MCN's curriculum, faculty, and philosophy of advocacy,
and detail scholarship information. Date:
Thursday, October 28 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:
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, 9 a.m. - noon, St. Paul Details for both: Location:
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room 2314 University
Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114 To
register: Scholarships
are available! 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:
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, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., St. Paul Location:
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room 2314 University
Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul 55114 To
register: Scholarships
are available! Building Power for Advocacy Activating a strong group of supporters can be the most effective way to advance an organization’s policy interests and legislative agenda. Come to this highly interactive session to learn ways to identify, communicate, organize and mobilize for effective grassroots efforts. Event details: Date:
Thursday, November 11 To
register: Scholarships
are available! Communications and Media Advocacy for Nonprofits Messages for internal audiences, opinion shapers and the media, and elected officials and their staff are all important components of nonprofit advocacy. This workshop will focus on framing and developing key messages, identifying target audiences, and selecting communication modes that reach audiences in timely and persuasive ways. Event details: Date:
Thursday, December 16 To
register: Scholarships
are available! The Changed Political Landscape: Governing in 2011 and Beyond Join us for our annual Session Line Up event, expanded this year into an all-day event for nonprofit advocates. The morning Session Line Up allows you to hear directly from leaders of the legislative caucuses who will share their priorities for the session, identify issues which they think will dominate the debate, and give their ideas on how nonprofits can be a resource to decision makers and their staff. The afternoon panel will cover important topics including:
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Friday, January 7 RSVP: Save the date now, RSVP will be live later this fall! Capitol Lab Enter “the people’s house” with renewed confidence in operating in the Capitol environment. This walking tour of the state capitol complex will also include an overview of basic legislative processes, a description of the make-up of the 2011 legislature and administrative branch, as well as exploring the new political landscape. Event details: Date:
Wednesday, January 19 Advanced Advocacy: Capitol Resources This is a highly informative seminar and “ask-the-experts” opportunity which will expand your knowledge of legislative and administrative processes. You will benefit from an all-star line-up of Capitol staff who assist both legislative members and advocates to engage in the democratic process. Event details: Date:Tuesday,
February 15 Coffee with Commissioners Series The new Governor of Minnesota will be appointment commissioners to run important state departments, such as Minnesota Management and Budget, Minnesota Department of Human Services, and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The Commissioners appointed to head these state agencies make important decisions that relate to the work of nonprofits. The Coffee with Commissioners Series provides an opportunity for nonprofit staff to hear directly from commissioners on how they intend to lead their agency. Check back for details as we approach February for more details on how to RSVP! Event details: Date:March
through August, 2011 |
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