Work smarter, not harder: Get a jump on the new tech trends for nonprofits
Your nonprofit uses technology to communicate your organization's mission and message. From Web site design and online donations tools to email, wikis and databases, you and your nonprofit face the challenge of understanding how and when to use the right technological medium to inspire, motivate and engage. Whether you are tech-savvy or a tech novice, this conference will give you the tools you need to work smarter, not harder.
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2008 Nonprofit Outlook: Resources for nonprofits
The 2009 economic outlook for nonprofits is affected by changes in all of the nonprofit sector’s major revenue sources: charitable giving from individuals, foundation grants, county and state contracts, and consumer buying decisions. MCN has information about what challenges the nonprofit sector is facing and resources to help nonprofits analyize their own position.
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Nonprofit Current Conditions Report
2008 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report
Public Policy Strategies: Handouts
Media Clippings

MCN's Minnesota Budget Project releases The Lost Decade report on state spending trends
State funding for E-12 education, higher education, child care assistance and affordable housing and homelessness prevention will all be at lower levels at the end of this decade than in Fiscal Year 2003, according to The Lost Decade: Taking a Closer Look at Minnesota's Public Investments in the 2000s. Over the past ten years, declining resources have meant many Minnesotans have found fewer opportunities to succeed in school, stay in their jobs or provide for their families.
Learn more of the key findings of theThe Lost Decade report
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UPCOMING EVENTS FROM MCN

Session Line Up, St. Paul, January 9
Capitol Lab, St. Paul, January 9
990's Do Matter Mankato, January 15
990's Do Matter St. Cloud, January 20
The Essence of Sponsorship Webinar, January 21
Relationships & Messages: Communicating with Legislators, St. Paul, January 22
990's Do Matter Bismarck, ND, January 27
Philanthropy Leaders Series - Greater Twin Cities United Way Golden Valley, January 28
990s For Real People Golden Valley, February 4
Nonprofit Day at the Capitol, St. Paul, February 5
2009 Nonprofit Technology and Communications Conference Minneapolis, February 20
Philanthropy Leaders Series - Otto Bremer Foundation Golden Valley, February 24

Monthly Networking Lunches for Nonprofit Leaders
Fundraising 
Communications
Human Resources
Future Nonprofit Leaders
Financial Management
South Central Minnesota Executive Directors
South Central Minnesota Staff