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Conference
FAQs
What
is the 2008 Leadership Conference theme?
When and where will the Leadership Conference
be held?
How much does it cost?
Are there scholarships available?
How do I register?
Will I get a confirmation of my registration?
Can I cancel my registration?
How can I arrange special accommodations?
My organization is currently not a member
of MCN. How can I join?
How do I get information about advertising
or exhibiting at the Leadership Conference?
Where can I stay while I am in Minneapolis?
Who can I contact for more information?
What
is the 2008 Leadership Conference theme?
The 2008
Leadership Conference theme is The Future of Leadership.
You know
that the role of nonprofit organizations in communities is
different from business and government. It naturally follows
that the exercise of leadership, decision-making and participation
is different as well. Effective nonprofit leadership engages
the energy, creativity, talent and passion of people to join
together in common work to achieve public good.
As society
changes and grows, nonprofit leadership too must evolve. By
attending this conference, you will participate in a groundbreaking
exploration of the principals of nonprofit leadership, the
role of leaders in organizations, and of the ways that nonprofit
leadership strengthens organizations and communities.
This conference
is designed for nonprofit leaders who are interested in authentic
leadership and unexplored leadership possibilities.
When
and where will the Leadership Conference be held?
The conference
will take place at the McNamara
Alumni Center in Minneapolis.
Monday
June 9, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (registration opens at 12:30
p.m.)
Lunch on Monday before the conference is on your own, and
an opening reception will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday,
June 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Venue:
McNamara Alumni
Center
200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis
Parking:
Parking is available in area
ramps - including a ramp adjacent to the Radisson University
Hotel on Washington Avenue as well as a ramp adjacent to the
McNamara Alumni Center on University Avenue. For more directions
and parking information, visit the McNamara
Alumni Center Web page.
How
much does it cost?
MCN Members:
Early
Bird Registration (Before April 30) $145
Regular Rate (April 18 – May 30) $165
Late/On-Site (After May 30) $195
Nonmembers:
Early
Bird Registration (Before April 30) $195
Regular Rate (April 18 – May 30) $215
Late/On-Site (After May 30) $245
Are
there scholarships available?
Scholarships
are available to students and to nonprofits with operating
budgets under $400,000.
Scholarships cover the conference registration fee only; no
funds are available for transportation or lodging. To apply,
please complete the conference registration form and submit
it with a brief letter which addresses why your organization
needs a scholarship and how attending the conference would
benefit you and/or your organization.
You may
fax your scholarship application to 651-642-1517 or mail it
to: MCN, 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20, St. Paul, MN 55114.
The deadline for applying for a scholarship is Monday, May
12; requests received after the deadline will not be considered.
All applicants will be contacted about whether or not they
have received a scholarship by Friday, May 16.
How
do I register?
There
are three ways to register for the Leadership Conference:
online, by fax or by mail.
1. Register
online (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)
2. By fax (Visa/MasterCard payments only): Complete the registration
form (PDF) (including credit card information) and fax
the form to 651-642-1517.
3. By mail (check or Visa/MasterCard): Complete the registration
form (PDF); include payment (either a check payable to
MCN or credit card information), and mail to:
Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits
2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20
St. Paul, MN 55114
Will
I get a confirmation of my registration?
Once your
registration has been faxed, mailed, or submitted online,
you are registered for the conference. Confirmation notices
will not be sent. If you would like to ensure that your registration
has been received, view a list of currently registered attendees
or contact MCN at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904.
Can
I cancel my registration?
Registrants
who are unable to attend the conference may substitute someone
to attend in their place; please submit the change via email
to MCN's registrar at ann@mncn.org.
Cancellations received prior to Monday, May 19, 2008, will
receive a refund minus a $20 processing fee. No refunds are
available after May 19, 2008.
How
can I arrange special accommodations?
For special
accommodations, including sign language interpreters or meal
requirements, please contact MCN at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904
by Monday, May 19, 2008 to assure availability.
My
organization is currently not a member of MCN. How can I join?
Nonprofit
organizations are invited to join the Minnesota Council of
Nonprofits to take advantage of the reduced conference fees!
Join at the same time that you register and save over $40
per participant!
• For information on joining MCN, visit mncn.org/membership.htm
or call Dania Mawia at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904 or dania@mncn.org.
• Businesses, individuals and consultants are invited to join
MCN as associate members. Visit mncn.org/associate.htm
to learn more.
How
do I get information about advertising or exhibiting at the
Leadership Conference?
• Conference
sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities
• Program advertising opportunities
• Contact Christine Durand at 651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904,
or cdurand@mncn.org.
Where
can I stay while I am in Minneapolis?
Book rooms
for Sunday, June 8 and Monday, June 9 at the Radisson
University Hotel. Call 1-800-822-6757 for reservations.
MCN does not have a room block at the Radisson, however you
can book a room as an individual. The
Radisson
University Hotel is adjacent to the McNamara
Alumni Center, and the two are connected by an underground
tunnel. There are also many other hotels in the area if you
wish to stay somewhere else.
Who
can I contact for more information?
For more
information about the conference, please contact the Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits (651-642-1904 or 800-289-1904 or info@mncn.org).
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