Training Opportunities for Non-Profits

Non-profit training opportunities that may be of interest for your organizations:

Tues, 1/26, 8:30-12: Board Development - presented by Emil Angelica, Community Consulting Group: Understand the role of the board, its responsibilities, and its obligations in the work of your organization. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Contact Bridget Ryan at 612-276-1570

Tues, 2/2, 8:30-12: Community Alliances - presented by Linda Hoskins and Rebecca Davis, Community Consulting Group: Partnerships can be useful to achieve mutual goals. Learn how, why and when it is wise to work together to address an issue simply and most effectively. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Contact Bridget Ryan at 612-276-1570

Tues, 2/2, 4 to 8:30 pm: Board Chair Training, MAP for Nonprofits (check website for additional options of dates and times) Learn how to maximize the relationship between the board and staff, run a meeting that nets results, learn about fundraising and much more. Cost: $85. Contact Sharon: training@mapfornonprofits.org

Thurs, 2/4, : Communications: Using Metrics to Investigate, Evaluate, and Decide – MCN. Cost: $45-65. Register at: http://www.mncn.org/09NCWSeriesinfo.htm#metrics

Fri, 2/ 5, 10-12 for 2010 Session Line-up w local legislators and 1-4 pm for tour of the State Capitol -- MCN Location: MN State Capitol. Cost: Free, but advance registration is required: http://www.mncn.org/event_policy.htm

Tues, 2/9, 8:30-12: Coping with Cutbacks - presented by Emil Angelica, Community Consulting Group. Change is challenging but these difficult times offer opportunities for every manager to re-think and restructure the work of the organization. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Contact Bridget Ryan at 612-276-1570

Tues, 2/9, 6-8 pm: Board Boot Camp, MAP for Nonprofits (check website for additional options of dates and times) Learn legal considerations, board roles and responsibilities, and how to be an effective trustee Cost: $35. Contact Sharon: training@mapfornonprofits.org

Tues, 2/16, 8:30-12: Fundraising: Research Methods - presented by James V. Toscano, President, Minneapolis Heart Institute: Locate and assess donors that are more closely aligned with your mission and purpose. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Contact Bridget Ryan at 612-276-1570

Tues, 2/23, 8:30-12: Fundraising: Grant Writing - presented by James V. Toscano, President, Minneapolis Heart Institute: What to do and what to avoid as you prepare your proposal, letter of interest, and follow-up communication. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave S, Richfield, MN) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Contact Bridget Ryan at 612-276-1570