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Welcome to the MCN & MinnCAP Annual Conference!

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) are thrilled you have chosen to join us for our 2015 Annual Conference. MCN and MinnCAP co-hosted an annual conference twenty years ago; we figured it’s high time to repeat the process. We are confident that this conference will provide a unique and valuable environment for learning and networking.

Themed We Are...: Rediscovering Our Passion and Purpose, this two-day gathering focuses on how we can shape a stronger sector in order to make real an agenda for a new Minnesota.

As you know, these are times when expectations for nonprofits are changing. Despite changing expectations, nonprofits continue to aim high. We are demonstrating high accountability. We are doing more with less. We are innovating and inventing. We are serving people and animals, growing food, improving health, educating youth, saving the environment and curating beautiful art. And every day, we are meeting our missions.

While here at the conference, we hope you will take advantage of the high-level learning and networking opportu-nities to help rediscover all that WE ARE as nonprofit organizations and professionals.

Please use this onsite guide to plan your conference experience. And for those of you with a smart phone, tablet or laptop, be sure to join the conversation on Twitter by using our conference hashtag #2015WeAre.

With so many intriguing workshops to choose from—and only one you—we know you can’t attend every session. Worry not. To access presentation materials from sessions you were unable to attend, or revisit the information from a session in which you took part, visit our conference download center at www.WeAreNonprofit.org.

As always, we would like to extend a special “thank you” to each of our conference sponsors, without whom this celebration would not be possible. Please join us in recognizing these sponsors by taking some time to visit their booths in our Exhibitor Showcase and learn more about the important support they provide to Minnesota’s nonprofit sector.

We sincerely hope this year’s conference exceeds your expectations, and we look forward to hearing your take-aways in the weeks that follow.

THANKS FOR HELPING NONPROFITS REDISCOVER WHO WE ARE!

Jon PrattExecutive Director,Minnesota Council of Nonprfoits

Arnie AndersonExecutive Director, MinnCAP

Mary JonesMCN Board Chair, and Chief Advancement Officer and Vice President of Advancement, YWCA of Minneapolis

Bob BenesMinnCAP Board Chair and Executive Director, Lakes and Pines Community Action


2015 OFFICIAL ONSITE PROGRAM

Quick Conference Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 6-7

Conference Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 8-9

Thursday - Breakout Sessions: Round I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 10-12

Thursday Afternoon Keynote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Thursday - Breakout Sessions: Round II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 15-17

2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards . . . . . . Pages 18

Friday - Breakout Sessions: Round III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 20-21

Friday Morning Keynote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

Friday - Breakout Sessions: Round IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 24-26

2015 Minnesota Nonprofit Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

Friday - Breakout Sessions: Round V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 30-31

Facilities Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32

Presenter Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 34-40

Exhibitor Showcase Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Exhibitor Listings by Booth Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42

Exhibitor Giveaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43

Exhibitor Listings Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 44-48

2015 MCN Board Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 49

About MCN and MinnCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 50

MCN Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 51-58

TABLE OF CONTENTS


QUICK CONFERENCE TIPSWE’RE WIRELESS!

We are pleased to offer you a wireless connection throughout the course of the 2015 MCN Annual Conference. Power up your laptop, tablet or smart phone to get connected.

1) Connect to the wireless network named “RC_FreeWiFi”2) Open the internet browser of your choice. Your homepage will automatically re-direct to a terms and conditions page.3) Review and accept the terms by clicking the accept button at the bottom of the page. Your wireless internet session will last 24 hours, until you need to reaccept the terms.4) Begin using the wireless network.

Note: The RiverCentre does not allow personal hot-spots in the complex, as it interferes with the wireless internet, causing issues with other users.

DOWNLOAD CENTERIf you are unable to attend a session of interest or would like to revisit the information from a session you’ve already attended, we’ve got you covered.

Download handouts and breakout session materials at the conference download center at www.WeAreNonprofit.org.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MCNThe Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is thelargest statewide association of nonprofits in the country. With over 2,000 member nonprofit organizations and 225 businesses

as members throughout Minnesota, it is the premier place for nonprofit managers, volunteers and businesses serving nonprofits to come together under the umbrella of a statewide association of nonprofits.

To learn more about the benefits that come with MCN membership, or to sign up today, please visit www.minnesotanonprofits.org/join-mcn.

A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME...Connecting with your peers isn’t limited to the person sitting next to you. Join the conversation with MCN and your fellow conference attendees on Twitter with our conference hashtag:

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LEARN MORE ABOUT MINNCAPMinnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) is made up of member organizations in communities across Minnesota. Our members are Community Action agencies that offer the last local line of defense for families in need. Community Action Agencies invest in people and communities by responding to people’s immediate and long-term needs.

To learn more about MinnCAP, please visit www.minncap.org.

CHART YOUR CONFERENCE PATH WITH NINE TRACKSEvery year at the Annual Conference, MCN strives to offer a wide array of valuable learning opportu-nities that touch on every aspect of nonprofit man-agement. Use the key below (repeated on session pages) to help plan your conference.

t Finance/Operations/HR

l Evaluation/Programming

s Diversity/Inclusion

n Communications/Technology

u Innovation

Community Engagement

Fundraising

Public Policy/Advocacy

Leadership/Governance

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Thursday, October 1

Noon Registration and Exhibitor Showcase Open

12:45 - 2 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Round I Better Evaluation of Executives and Boards .......................................................................Room 3 Change Happens ..............................................................................................................Room 2 Charitable Giving Incentive - Town Hall ...............................................................................Room 7 Demonstrating the Economic Value of Social Programs ........................................................Room 13 Monthly Giving: Realigning Resources for Sustainable Revenue ............................................Room 10 Nonprofit & Philanthropy 2.0: Donor & Nonprofit Relationships in the Future........................... Room 6 Starting a Risk Management System .................................................................................. Room 12 The Voting Rights Act: 50 Years Later .................................................................................. Room 8 Think Bigger, Think Differently: An Innovation Workshop ..................................................... Room 15 Top Ten Employment Law Issues for Nonprofits ..................................................................... Room 4

2 - 2:30 p.m. Coffee Break in Exhibitor Showcase Sponsored by

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Afternoon Keynote Presentation Grand Ballroom “A Commitment to Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness”

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson

3:45 - 5 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Round II Ask Us Anything: Everything You Need to Know About Working Better with the Media ............ Room 6 Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP): What’s It All About? .................................... Room 4 Creative MN: New Report on the Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector ........................................ Room 15 Do You Get Federal Funds: Find Out What’s Changing with Uniform Guidance ..................... Room 12 Healthy Nonprofits, Healthy Communities: Collaborative Place-Based Philanthropy ................. Room 10

How Culture Informs Leadership and Decision Making .......................................................... Room 2 How to Get ALL Board Members Involved in Fundraising ....................................................... Room 3 Rethinking Transportation in the Workplace ........................................................................ Room 13 Reviving Your Employee Handbook ..................................................................................... Room 8 Transparency & Accountability - Town Hall ........................................................................... Room 7

5 - 6:30 p.m. Opening Reception ......................................................................................... Grand Ballroom Presentation of the 2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

2015 MCN Annual Conference Planning Committee Amalia Centurion, Casa de Esperanza Rodolfo Gutierrez, HACERKenza Hadj-Moussa, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Paul Masiarchin, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Shannon McCarville, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Leah Pauletti, Minnesota Community Action Partnership Kathy Potter, Access of the Red River Valley, Inc.

Jon Pratt, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Jarell Skinner-Roy, College Possible Sue Speakman-Gomez, HousingLinkCarrie Tripp, Birthline Emily Steinmetz, Minnesota Council of NonprofitsJohn Wurm, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits


Friday, October 2

7 a.m. Registration, Exhibitor Showcase and Continental Breakfast Open

7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Round III Changing What Community Engagement Looks Like ............................................................. Room 2 Collaborating for Improved Community Health - Town Hall .................................................... Room 7 Digital Marketing Tips and Strategies for Nonprofits ........................................................... Room 13 Engaging and Activating the Changemakers Among Us ...................................................... Room 15 Finding Your Event Niche in a World of Galas ..................................................................... Room 8 Nonprofits Are Not Exempt From Fraud ............................................................................. Room 10 Sneak Peek: Managing Millennials ..................................................................................... Room 6 Using Performance Management Tools to Answer: “So What?” ............................................ Room 12

9 - 10:30 a.m. Friday Morning Keynote Presentation .................................................Grand Ballroom

“Equity, Capacity, Collective Impact and Other Shiny Objects and Their Effects on the Nonprofit Sector”

Vu Le, Executive Director, Rainier Valley Corps, blogger, Nonprofit With Balls

10:30 - 11 a.m. Coffee Break in Exhibitor Showcase Sponsored by

11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Round IV Can You Really Measure That? Evaluating the Arts ........................................................................Room 15 DIY Human Resource Strategies and Practices .................................................................................Room 8 Feedback Loops Between Nonprofits and Grantmakers ................................................................ Room 10 Fire Walking: Tough Situation, Tough Decisions ...............................................................................Room 6 How Nonprofit Service Providers Can Combat Sex Trafficking ...................................................... Room 3 Internal Accounting Controls for the Understaffed Nonprofit ...........................................................Room 12 Leading Introverts; Introverts Leading .............................................................................................. Room 7 Maximizing the Community Needs Assessment Process .................................................................Room 13 Mayors, and Council Members, and Commissioners, Oh My! .........................................................Room 4 Unlocking the Power of Volunteer Leadership .................................................................................. Room 2

12:30 - 2 p.m. Lunch and Presentation of the 2015 Minnesota Nonprofit Awards ........ Grand Ballroom

2 - 2:30 p.m. Dessert Bar ..............................................................................Exhibitor Showcase

2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Round V Collaborative Leadership in Grants Management.................................................................. Room 6 Equity & Fakequity - Town Hall ........................................................................................... Room 7 Finding the SUCCESS in Succession .................................................................................... Room 2 Hallmarks of a Transformative Organizational Partnership ................................................... Room 13 How to Avoid Fundraising’s Quiet Killer: Donor Attrition ...................................................... Room 12 Socially Intelligent Leadership ........................................................................................... Room 15 Sustaining Sustainability: Being Present and Future Focused ................................................... Room 8 The Anatomy of Story ...................................................................................................... Room 10 The Impact of the Olmstead Plan on Nonprofits .................................................................... Room 4

3:45 - 5 p.m. Closing Reception ......................................................................................... Main Concourse Sponsored by


EXHIBITOR SHOWCASEThursday, noon - 5 p.m. | Friday, 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Main Concourse

Be sure to visit the Exhibitor Showcase, which will be hosted throughout the main concourse area on the second floor of the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Exhibits will feature businesses and consultants who specialize in working with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. Aside from serving as the place to go for resources and expertise, this year’s exhibitor area will also include coffee and snacks, the MCN Exhibitor Hunt, booth giveaways, the MINNCOR coffee lounge and much more!

Areas of vendor expertise include:

A full list of exhibitors, booth locations and featured exhibitor drawings can be found on pages 41-48.

TOWNHALL MEETINGS

The town hall discussions will be similar to town hall meetings where attendees provide most of the input (either through whole group discussion or world café type conversations). Attendees will inform the hosts and engage in analytical discussions about a specific topic. Join these sessions to share your input and hear from other nonprofit leaders as they discuss vexing challenges and long-term community issues. Attendee input will be used to help inform a variety of decisions such as organizational decision making, program development, research, policy directives and more.

For more information on meeting content or speakers, look for the icon on breakout session pages.

OPENING CELEBRATION AND 2015 VIRGINIA MCKNIGHT BINGER UNSUNG HERO AWARDSThursday | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom

Join us for an opening celebration full of conversation, connections, hors d’oeuvres and the celebration of the 2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards recipients. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, in partnership with The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation seeking to improve the quality of life for present and future generations, will present two Minnesotans with $10,000 in recognition of the significant impact they have had on the state of Minnesota and its communities. Additionally, two notable mention honorees will each receive $1,000 to donate to an organization of their choice.

To learn more about the awards and this year’s recipients, please see page 18.

NETWORKING LUNCH AND 2015 MINNESOTA NONPROFIT AWARDSFriday | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Grand Ballroom

Get to know your nonprofit colleagues over lunch. You will be treated to the presentation of the 2015 Nonprofit Mission and Excellence Awards, presented by MCN and MAP for Nonprofits. These awards emphasize the importance of nonprofits to the quality of life in Minnesota by recognizing achievements that make a significant impact. You will be invigorated by the stories of five outstanding Minnesota nonprofit organizations.

For a full list of winners, see page 28.

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

MINI-CONSULTATIONSHave a question about evaluation? Looking for some quick advice about evaluation for your organization?

Visit The Improve Group’s booth (#63 & 64) to get on-the-spot advice. They will be available for 20-minute consultations on your pressing measurement and evaluation questions—logic models, measuring intangibles, survey response rates, data collection tools, hard-to-reach populations, surveys vs. focus groups vs. key interviews, how to engage an evaluator, and more.

CLOSING RECEPTIONFriday | 3:45 - 5 p.m. | Second Floor Concourse

The 2015 MCN Conference will conclude with a casual closing reception that will take place in the RiverCentre’s second floor rotunda (near registration). The reception will feature light appetizers and a cash bar. This will be your last opportunity to network with your peers and talk about what you learned, as well as make new connections for the year ahead.

As an added bonus, visit the GiveMN GiveBar at the reception to earn an entry for a special pre-Give to the Max Day $1,000 Golden Ticket! GiveMN will be announcing winners of that prize at the reception, alongside another $1,000 Golden Ticket drawing among attendees who received their “15 Point Inspection” at the GiveMN Giving Garage exhibition during the conference.

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Better Evaluation of Executives and BoardsRoom 3 Tracks:

Traditional executive director and board evaluation is sometimes known as “autopsy evaluation”; typically completed well after it is needed. This session will deliver a system for improved executive and board relationships that culminate in better feedback and evaluations that can be customized and delivered at the local level to meet individual organizational needs. Through this session, you’ll learn about delivering and using plans and goals as a template for evaluation; designing data collection systems for quarterly feedback on goals, soft skills and ongoing organizational work; and understanding methods to assist struggling executives and/or boards.

Bruce Miles, trainer, Big River Group

Charitable Giving Incentive – Town Hall

Room 7 Tracks:

Throughout the conference, you’ll find various Town Hall Discussions. This session is similar to a Town Hall Meeting where attendees provide most of the input (either through whole group discussion or world café type conversations). During this particular session we’ll discuss state and federal charitable giving incentives, exploring the laws that incentivize and provide benefits to donors to 501(c)(3) organizations. Share your input and hear from other nonprofit leaders as they discuss these issues. Are the current charitable giving laws working? Are tax-based charitable incentives important? Do they actually change giving behavior? Share your ideas about whether charitable giving laws are effective, consider possible changes and make suggestions for improvements.

Susie Brown, public policy director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Change HappensRoom 2 Tracks:

When, why and how do organizations need to change? In the past year, Loaves & Fishes has strategically planned to meet new goals by identifying opportunities for positive growth and organizational change. Learn how this Minnesota nonprofit addressed their organizational challenges, as well as what strategies were used to position the organization for a bright future. Attendees will gain knowledge on recognizing areas for improvement, such as funding, office environment and organization models. Afterwards, you will participate in facilitated small group work to brainstorm where your skill set fits into innovative change.

Cathy Maes, executive director, Loaves & Fishes

Kathleen Olson, director of programs, Loaves & Fishes

Emily Schmitz, director of operations, Loaves & Fishes

The Voting Rights Act: 50 Years Later

Room 8 Tracks: s

In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans and other communities of color from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment. 50 years later, the nation has made important steps toward increasing voting among people of color but there is still work to be done. Join this session to hear about progress and challenges that remain. Minnesota’s Secretary of State, Steve Simon, will dig into these issues and answer questions. What has worked to increase diversity across Minnesota’s electorate? What steps can nonprofits take to expand voting by new Minnesotans? What is happening to increase representation of people of color in elected positions and appointments? Plus, Secretary Simon will explore the role that nonprofits have played and continue to take in promoting a diverse electorate and high voter turnout.

Jeff Narabrook, voter outreach director, Office of the Secretary of State

Steve Simon, Secretary of State, Minnesota

Breakout Sessions: Round I 12:45 – 2 p.m.

SessionTrack

Key

t Finance/Operations/HR l Evaluation/Programming s Diversity/Inclusion n Communications/Technology

u Innovation Community Engagement Public Policy/Advocacy Fundraising Leadership/Governance

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 1


Monthly Giving: Realigning Resources for Sustainable RevenueRoom 10 Tracks:

Overall donor retention rates continue to decline. On average, only 20 out of every 100 new donors acquired each year will give a second gift. Organizations are hemorrhaging donors faster than they can replace them. What’s the good news? The single most important thing you can do to reverse this trend is to align your resources for sustainable revenue beginning with a robust monthly giving program. More and more nonprofits are successfully persuading donors to give monthly, and the financial benefits are many: higher retention, higher average gift, higher lifetime value and since these donors renew automatically, a reduction in fundraising expenses and staff time. Join us to hear how other nonprofits have increased revenue and retention by enlisting loyal monthly supporters; find out what steps you need to take to attract monthly donors; and learn how to calculate the value of converting occasional donors into regular monthly supporters.

Valerie Arganbright, founding partner, Appleby Arganbright, LLC

Nicole Stern, director of philanthropy, Animal Humane Society

Nonprofit & Philanthropy 2.0: Donor & Nonprofit Relationships in the FutureRoom 6 Tracks:

Tackle sustainability issues within your organization by developing new strategies for governance, finance, equity, innovation or fundraising. Learn about and apply the design thinking method to your organization’s challenges. You will (1) gain ideas about new and emerging trends in nonprofit leadership, fundraising and philanthropy; (2) familiarize yourself with business model canvas and value proposition tools; and (3) gain understanding and practical application of Design Thinking methodology.

Kate Khaled, engagement & donor services director, Charities Review Council

Dameun Strange, Ron McKinley philanthropy fellow – community innovation, Bush Foundation

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Starting a Risk Management System

Room 12 Tracks: t

Establishing a risk management system can be a daunting task for many organizations. The presentation will provide an overview of a risk management system that was initiated recently within a local Community Action agency. After a brief introduction of the risk management cycle utilized by the agency, the presentation will review steps used to implement a risk management system plus examples of best practices. The focus of the presentation will be viewing risk management at an agency/organizational level; however, many of the concepts and tools can also be applied at programmatic and departmental levels.

Dean Dalzell, chief financial officer, Community Action

Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Think Bigger, Think Differently: An Innovation Workshop

Room 15 Tracks: l

Today, communities face complex challenges that require new thinking and new approaches. Through its Community Innovation programs, the Bush Foundation invests in communities and organizations across Minnesota that are rising to the challenge. They are thinking bigger and thinking differently about what’s possible in their communities. During the first half of the workshop, Bush Foundation staff will moderate a diverse panel of Community Innovation grantees to explore what makes innovation possible. Learn innovation best practices (and pitfalls!) to enhance your problem-solving processes. Then, during the second half of the session, they’ll lead you through the process of innovation through guided, interactive small groups. A number of participants will name a big idea and explore it with other smart people in the room. You’ll have a chance to take one step closer to a break-through solution. Come with your own big ideas or lend a hand in helping your peers explore their ideas.

Mandy Ellerton, community innovation director, Bush Foundation

Molly Matheson Gruen, community innovation director, Bush Foundation

Top Ten Employment Law Issues for NonprofitsRoom 4 Tracks: t

Nonprofit organizations face the same employment law challenges as do for-profit companies. When mistakes are made, however, the impact can be much greater. Legal fees must be paid—which means fewer funds are available to support the organization’s mission, negative publicity is a risk, and donors may be lost. This session will examine some of the biggest mistakes that organizations can easily avoid, including misclassifying employees as independent contractors, wrongly classifying employees as being exempt from overtime pay requirements, illegally screening potential employees, failing to comply with leave requirements and disability laws, terminating employees unlawfully, post-termination pay requirements, and more! Whether your organization is large or small, this is material you must know.

Leonard Segal, attorney, Seiler Schindel Segal

Demonstrating the Economic Value of Social Programs: Social Return on Investment (SROI) Findings and Applications in Minnesota

Room 13 Tracks: l t

Would knowing the economic value of investments in nonprofit initiatives be useful for improving the lives of families and communities? The answer is YES. In this workshop we will show you several examples of SROIs conducted in Minnesota and the U.S., and how this type of analysis can be produced for your organization. You will learn the different types and scopes of SROI studies and the general framework to conduct them.

Jose Y. Diaz, research scientist, Wilder Research

Breakout Sessions: Round I (continued)12:45 – 2 p.m.


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Thursday Afternoon Keynote Address2:30 – 3:30 p.m.


About the PresenterLori Swanson was elected Attorney General of the State of Minnesota in 2006, and reelected in 2010 and 2014. She is Minnesota’s 29th Attorney General and its first female Attorney General. Attorney General Swanson has been an advocate for Minnesota citizens in areas like consumer protection, predatory lending, health care, utility rate hikes, telecommunications, public safety and protecting senior citizens from financial fraud.

Lawyers USA named Attorney General Swanson one of the top ten attorneys in America in 2009. In 2012, the national publication Health Leaders magazine named Lori as one of 20 Americans who are making a difference in healthcare. The National Consumer Law Center gave her the Robert Drinan “Champion of Justice” award for her consumer protection work. She was awarded the Pro Patria Award for her support of National Guard and Reserve members deployed to active duty. She received the Financial Advocacy Award from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in 2012 for her advocacy for families in vulnerable financial situations.

At the State Capitol, Lori has shepherded into law numerous legal reforms. Her office drafted and helped secure the enactment of a nationally-recognized predatory mortgage lending law (called one of the top ten policies in America), as well as laws to protect kids from cyberbullies and online predators, to give prosecutors more tools to go after sex offenders, to protect victims of domestic abuse, and to give members of the military more consumer protections when deployed to active duty.

Lori graduated magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law and with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, whose School of Journalism gave Lori the Distinguished Service Award in 2014. She and her husband live in Eagan.

A Commitment to Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness

Lori Swanson, Attorney General of Minnesota

Nonprofits operate with a keen awareness of our organizational missions. It’s the passion and the purpose behind everything we do. And, while focusing on mission, we also need to stay attuned to state and fed-eral laws, regulations and professional standards. One slip up can shift the focus from doing good work to how you do the work. It affects not only your work, but that of every nonprofit organization.

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minnesota Community Action Partnership want to help nonprofits stay on track. It’s a commit-ment we share with Minnesota’s Attorney General Lori Swanson. Join the Thursday afternoon conference keynote to hear how the Attorney General is thinking about nonprofit accountability, transparency and oversight.

Find out from Attorney General Swanson and the staff of her office’s charities division about how to avoid the legal problems that most often get nonprofits off track. Get a refresher about the legal standards that

frame our work. And recommit to not only doing good, but doing your work in a way that sustains the public’s trust in Minnesota’s thriving independent sector.


Breakout Sessions: Round II 3:45 – 5 p.m.

Ask Us Anything: Everything You Need to Know About Working Better with the Media

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Join a journalist and communications director for a crash course in working better with the media. You’ll hear inside tips, gain practical knowledge and have the opportunity to ask us anything. Whether you’re an executive leader or a communications person, you’ll leave with action steps to make a bigger impact with the media. In addition to honest feedback, we’ll cover how you can create a media-savvy culture within your organization. This will be a high energy session with time to ask us anything.

Kenza Hadj-Moussa, communications & development director, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless

Tom Weber, 11 a.m. host, Minnesota Public Radio

Do You Get Federal Funds? Find out What’s Changing with Uniform Guidance

Room 12 Tracks: t

The “Super Circular” or “Uniform Guidance” is here, and the rules have changed. Join this session for an overview of the Uniform Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. All agencies that spend federal funds will be affected! Join Wipfli for this overview of the administrative and cost principles/allocation sections of the 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles for Federal Awards. During this session, we will explore the new changes issued by the federal government, discuss implementation challenges and identify how the changes may impact your organization.

Denes L. Tobie, partner, Wipfli LLP

Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) – What’s It All About?Room 4 Tracks:

While agencies strive toward excellence, staff, too can pursue their own professional development path to excellence through CCAP. This session will address the core CCAP process components but also how pursuing your CCAP will impact your view of Community Action as well as influence your daily work. While we know that CCAP tells others in our network that you have achieved a level of dedication, experience and knowledge, it also has significant personal value as well. Have you been thinking about going through the process to become a Certified Community Action Professional? Come to this session to learn about the steps it takes, the time commitment and what CCAP is all about. Hear from a panel of candidates that went through the process with the study group and learn why you should too. You will also have an opportunity to sign up for the 2016 Study Group starting in the fall.

Leah Hall, housing project manager, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency

Leah Pauletti, fiscal director, Minnesota Community Action Partnership

Beth Peterson, adult education and YouthBuild manager, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency

Creative MN: New Report on the Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector

Room 15 Tracks: l

Creative Minnesota is a new collaboration of Minnesota’s arts and culture funders and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Formed to take advantage of new opportunities for research provided by Minnesota’s participation in the Cultural Data project, it has provided a deep well of information about Minnesota’s nonprofit arts and culture community that can be used for advocacy, education and evaluation. Come hear about the results and plans for future research about Minnesota’s creative sector.

Sheila Smith, executive director, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts

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Breakout Sessions: Round II (continued)3:45 – 5 p.m.

Healthy Nonprofits, Healthy Communities: Collaborative Place-Based PhilanthropyRoom 10 Tracks:

Amid the lakes and forests of Itasca County—four hours and a world away from Minneapolis-St. Paul—an experiment is unfolding in northern Minnesota. Public and private entities are collaborating to see what is possible when it comes to enhancing the capacity and sustainability of local nonprofit organizations. Through focused funding, training, coaching and accountability, participants in the Healthy Nonprofits, Healthy Communities initiative are learning how place-based philanthropy can nurture a community and its people. The session will begin with the panelists sharing their experiences and learnings from the Healthy Nonprofits, Healthy Communities initiative. Then we’ll open the floor to you and other participants to share your own experiences and ideas for what is possible in public-private collaborations in place-based philanthropy.

Kate Barr, executive director, Nonprofits Assistance Fund

Susan Estee, executive director, Second Harvest North Central Food Bank

Wade Fauth, vice president, Blandin Foundation

Katie Marshall, executive director, MacRostie Art Center

Maggie Montgomery, general manager, Northern Community Radio

Cyrus White, principal consultant, The South Cabin Group LLC

How to Get ALL Board Members Involved in Fundraising

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Join this session to learn detailed methods to get ALL board members more actively engaged in development and fundraising. An emphasis will be placed on accurately breaking down development and allowing board members to self-identify their abilities to work on specific tasks—in small groups and as individuals. Plus, learn strategies to increase action and accountability. Tools will be handed out and demonstrated that can be used quickly and easily in board or committee meetings.

Bruce Miles, trainer, Big River Group

Jon Ruis, C.E.O., United Way of Central Minnesota

How Culture Informs Leadership and Decision-Making

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This workshop explores how cultural perspective informs decision-making. Together we will define how and share impact in small group discussions. Guided activities will demonstrate how to harness cultural strengths and values. Attendees will produce their own well-articulated core values. The presentation will highlight how these can be maximized as an effective and rewarding leadership tool. This workshop demonstrates strategies designed to clarify and strengthen decision-making and leadership through a cultural lens.

Beverly Bushyhead, operations manager, Project for Pride in Living

Kabo Yang, principal consultant, Legend Consulting Services

Rethinking Transportation in the Workplace

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Many take transportation for granted. But decisions about how we get around make a difference to nonprofits. These decisions affect employee benefits and well-being as well as the ways organizations show up to the communities they serve, whether in the metro or Greater Minnesota. Find out what you are doing well and what you might be overlooking. This session will include an update on the Transportation Leadership Certification program that is a collaboration of Transit for Livable Communities and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. This session will explain why focusing on transportation is integral to the definition of nonprofit leadership.

Kelly Corbin, community health specialist, Olmsted County Public Health Services

Hilary Reeves, strategic advancement and communications director, Transit for Livable Communities



Transparency & Accountability – Town Hall

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During this Town Hall session, we’ll discuss reporting laws that establish transparency and accountability requirements for nonprofits. Share your input and hear from other nonprofit leaders as they discuss these issues. Are our organizations sharing the right amount of information with the public? What else would the public like to know? What is the balance between required and voluntary transparency? Do you have ideas about changing the laws related to 990 reporting, Attorney General reporting, audits and salary reporting? Please join us to think about nonprofit reporting laws and what the public has the right to know.

Susie Brown, public policy director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Reviving Your Employee Handbook

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Assuming you have an employee handbook, when was the last time you read it, referenced it, led by it or updated it? Many handbooks, like other HR tools, are created and then deserted. The key difference is that your handbook should be your policy bible, your wrongful termination and discrimination protection, your training manual, your supervisors’ best friend and more. Together, we’ll address 20+ policies no handbook should be without; discuss key disclaimers and other protective policies; and ensure consistent policy administration. For this session, we’ll dust off your handbook or help you start one from scratch.

Arlene Vernon, president/consultant, HRx, Inc.

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Tom Johnson of St. Paul is a client advocate at the Mental Health Association of Minnesota, where he helps individuals with mental illnesses advocate for themselves and main-tain independence. His passion for advocacy began at the National Al-liance on Mental Illness-Minnesota in the 1990s. Additionally, Tom serves on the State Mental Health Advisory Council and has worked on legisla-

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2015 VIRGINIA MCKNIGHT BINGER UNSUNG HERO AWARDS5 – 6:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, in partnership with The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation seeking to improve the quality of life for present and future generations, is pleased to honor the recipients of the 2015 Virginia McKnight Bin-ger Unsung Hero Awards. Two recipients—one from the Twin Cities metro area and one from Greater Minnesota—will be presented with $10,000 in recognition of the significant impact they have had on the state of Minnesota and its communities. Additionally, two notable mention honorees will each receive $1,000 donated in their name to an organi-zation of their choice.

Join us during this brief award ceremony and reception as these honorees accept these prestigious awards. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Tom Johnson2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award - Metro Recipient

Wilbur Neushwander-Frink of Manka-to is a community organizer at The Arc of Minnesota Southwest, where she advocates for the disability com-munity, and also works for Pathstone Living as a volunteer coordinator. She leads two theater groups for individu-als with disabilities and has served with a number of organizations in various capacities, including Feeding Our Communities Partners’ BackPack

Food Program, the Good Thunder Reading Series and the Kiwanis Miracle League.

Wilbur Neushwander-Frink2015 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award - Greater Minnesota Recipient

Mary Powell of Shoreview is the president of the board of directors at the Center for Engaging Autism and served as the executive director of the Autism Society of Minnesota for 18 years, where she developed programs for individuals and families with autism. Under Mary’s leader-ship, the Center for Engaging Autism has become an invaluable resource for parents and families. Additionally,

Mary started Outcomes, Inc., a residential service provider for individuals with autism; developed a summer camp for individ-uals with autism; launched the State Autism Conference; and advocated for teacher licensure in autism spectrum disorders.

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Robianne Schultz of Perham is the state’s American Cancer Society Can-cer Action Network lead volunteer, a position she became passionate about after being diagnosed with cancer in 2001. Through this role, Robianne guides advocates at the local and national level to work with elected officials to develop policies to fight cancer and increase funding for can-cer research. Additionally, she serves

in a leadership role for Relay for Life in East Otter Tail County, where she helps to raise funds for the event.

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Changing What Community Engagement Looks Like

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From public meetings and community forums to Creative Citymaking and Placemaking: It has to be more than just a change in words. We’ll discuss the importance of setting a high standard for community engagement. This high standard centers the responsibility for equitable community engagement on us, the practitioners, and works toward ensuring all voices are heard.

Ariah Fine, executive director, Cleveland Neighborhood Association

D.A. Bullock, filmmaker, Bully Creative Shope

Collaborating for Improved Community Health – Town Hall

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During this session, we’ll discuss how academic researchers and local nonprofits can work together to improve the health of communities. University of Minnesota researchers will describe the many ways in which nonprofits and the University can collaborate, highlight key areas where researchers seek to engage the community more fully and solicit feedback from attendees about their insights, issues and hopes regarding community health. By working together, these groups can advance research that adds real value to the lives of Minnesotans.

Sheila Riggs, director, Office of Community Engagement for Health, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota

Digital Marketing Tips and Strategies for NonprofitsRoom 13 Tracks: n

This presentation is ideal for those wanting more knowledge about digital marketing. The covered topics will include search engine optimization (SEO), inbound marketing and social marketing. We will provide specific strategies and tips for each of the aforementioned topics that range from beginner to intermediate levels. Our overall goal is to empower you with concrete ideas that can be applied the same day or week as the conference.

Bob McClintick, marketing and communications manager, Initiative Foundation

Cliff Robbins, co-founder and CEO, Cohlab Digital Marketing

Engaging and Activating the Changemakers Among Us

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An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As leaders of organizations, we don’t operate alone. Responsive leadership, service delivery and mission-based action requires collaboration with other organizations, with those we serve and with the broader community. This interactive, experiential session will explore the ingredients needed for effective leadership and what steps are necessary on the part of individuals and organizations to foster authentic community engagement in order to prompt substantive change.

Kirsten Johnson, community initiatives manager, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Damon Shoholm, director, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Chalonne Wilson, community leadership program associate, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Breakout Sessions: Round III 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

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Finding Your Event Niche in a World of Galas

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How do you determine what your organization’s event “thing” is, if it isn’t a gala? And, once you determine what it is, how do you go about planning and implementing it? Learn how one organization strategically determined, planned and implemented an Executive Sleep Out that built reputational capital, raised money and enhanced longer-term financial stability. And, how they had fun (really!) pulling it off. Attendees will recognize key indicators that show when your organization is ready to consider a fundraising event; assess your organization’s event strengths; and discover how to build event partnerships and relationships that will enhance longer-term financial sustainability.

Frances Roen, director of development, YouthLink

Using Performance Management Tools to Answer: “So What?”

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Is your agency a change agent? Does it help families and communities transition to self-sufficiency? How do nonprofits make sure we are continuously improving our work and not simply providing a service? How does your agency tie together the full cycle of assessing community needs and resources, planning, implementing programs, collecting data and evaluating the data? We are called upon to report on not just what the agency has done, but also what has happened as a result of what has been done. This two part session will: 1) Present an overview of the Results Oriented Management and Accountability Cycle, review tools used in each step of the process (needs assessments, outcome statements, surveys, etc.) and 2) Hear a panel of agency staff share their experiences setting up and using systems to drive their work forward.

Jessica Rochester, grants manager, Office of Economic Opportunity, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Nonprofits Are Not Exempt From Fraud

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Fraudulent activities by employees are part of the growing epidemic of internal fraud. You can never assume that your controls are sufficient or that you are not at risk, because every organization is at risk. In fact, nonprofit organizations are considered highly susceptible to fraud, in part because of their philanthropic environments. This session will explain Fraud 101, detail how to prevent and detect fraud, and explain how to take preventive action with a risk assessment process. Prepare your organization today, to prevent fraud tomorrow.

Marie Schmitz, audit director and Nonprofit Industry Group leader, BerganKDV, Ltd.

Sneak Peek: Managing Millennials

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Joel Crandall, workplace director, Genesys Works – Twin Cities

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Abbey Otteson, workplace manager, Genesys Works – Twin Cities

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About the PresenterVu Le is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces and the executive director of Rainier Valley Corps, a nonprofit in Seattle with the mission of developing and supporting leaders of color to strengthen the capacity of communities-of-color-led nonprofits and foster collaboration between diverse communities to effect systemic change.

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. There are tons of humor in the nonprofit world, and someone needs to document it. He is going to do that, with the hope that one day, a TV producer will see how cool and interesting our field is and make a show about nonprofit work, featuring attractive actors attending strategic plan-ning meetings and filing 990 tax forms.

Known for his no-BS approach, irreverent sense of humor, and love of unicorns, Vu has been featured in dozens, if not hundreds, of his own blog posts at nonprofitwithballs.com. He is also the humor columnist for the awesome nonprofit online magazine, Blue Avocado. Vu enjoys talking about himself in the third person.

Equity, Capacity, Collective Impact and Other Shiny Objects and Their Effects on the Nonprofit Sector

Vu Le, executive director, Rainier Valley Corps, blogger, Nonprofit With Balls

It is easy for us to get distracted in the nonprofit sector, especially when there is such a push from funders for “innovation.” Equity, capacity and collective impact are major concepts that have risen to the forefront of our consciousness. When done right, they can accomplish amazing things. When done wrong, we end up with fakequity, useless toolkits and workshops and Borg-like entities that annex and destroy.

Rainier Valley Corps’ executive director and humor blogger Vu Le, of nonprofitwithballs.com fame (or infamy), will present a hilarious and compelling talk on these and other sacred cows to ensure that we are not easily distracted by their hypnotic sexiness. There may be refer-ences to Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and/or The Golden Girls, as well as pictures of baby animals.


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Can you Really Measure That? Evaluating the Arts

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Evaluating the results of arts experiences may seem daunting or even incompatible with artistic expression. But every artist, arts administrator, art educator and art lover knows that engaging with art can be powerful, even transformative. Being precise in what we expect art to do for people and precise in documenting results can strengthen both our artistic practice and the case we make about the value of the arts. Please join this roundtable discussion of evaluation in arts settings. The discussion will focus on conversation among peers. Explore published research, grapple with persistent challenges and come away with a broader understanding of what it means to evaluate arts experiences. This discussion may be particularly useful to those who design and conduct arts experiences for a particular audience (i.e., subscribers, students, program participants).

Renae Youngs, director of research and evaluation, Minnesota State Arts Board

DIY Human Resource Strategies and Practices

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Whether you’re an HR department of one or an executive director, CFO or manager trying to squeeze HR into your already too-busy leadership position, it’s likely you’re struggling to prioritize your HR responsibilities. We tend to focus on a reactive approach to HR rather than a proactive approach when we have so little time to cover all the bases. Here’s your opportunity to catch up on HR best practices and tips of the trade so that you can approach your HR DIY project strategically and confidently. You’ll leave this session with: HR administration and operational tips to keep you worry free; the latest compliance concerns for small and medium size nonprofit organizations; ideas for creating an employee handbook that works; and an HR self-audit checklist of tasks to make sure your HR questions aren’t keeping you up at night.

Arlene Vernon, president/consultant, HRx, Inc.

Feedback Loops between Nonprofits and Grantmakers

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This session will continue the conversation led by Vu Le during our morning keynote and will focus on the relationship between nonprofits and foundations. Using Vu’s blog, Nonprofit with Balls, as a starting point, the panel of speakers will explore whether nonprofit sustainability is a real thing, why many foundations have little appetite for nonprofit capacity building, how “trickle down community engagement” is by-passing the communities that are meant to be engaged and much more. Join this session for real talk about the ways that nonprofits and foundations can work together better.

Vu Le, executive director, Rainier Valley Corps

Jon Pratt, executive director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Dominick Washington, communications director, Bush Foundation

Leading Introverts; Introverts Leading

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Introverts constitute an estimated 51% of our population, yet are often seen as a non-contributory minority in our extrovert culture. The result? Organizations may be missing the thoughtful input and creative ideas of these deep thinkers who like to master content. Extrovert leaders can be frustrated by their quietness and seeming reluctance to participate; introvert leaders can feel threatened by the outspokenness of extroverts. Communication breaks down; conflicts, errors and stress levels rise and productivity suffers. Introversion and extroversion are traits that cut across all other categories including gender, culture and race. Learning to connect and communicate across these inborn personality differences is essential if America is to remain truly productive and creative. Join this session to learn concrete, simple steps introverts and extroverts can take to connect, communicate, engage, lead and work together productively.

Lynette Crane, founder, Creative Life Changes

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Fire Walking: Tough Situation Tough DecisionsRoom 6 Tracks:

Nonprofits in our midst face challenging times and tough decisions sparked by loss of funding, changing client needs and alternative delivery systems. There are a variety of ways to adapt to these changes and they require deep and thoughtful work by the executive director. This session will be a frank discussion among and by nonprofit executive directors who have faced these challenging times and tough decisions and crafted a solution – each one different (panelists tbd possibilities include merger, program spin off, program closure). Facilitated by Judy Alnes, executive director of MAP for Nonprofits (who has a recent experience in this arena), the panel will share how they broke through barriers, walked over hot coals and overcame sleepless nights to lead their organizations into a new dimension.

Judy Alnes, executive director, MAP for Nonprofits

Vednita Carter, executive director, Breaking Free

Anne Long, executive director, Plymouth Christian Youth Center

Mike Wynne, president and CEO, EMERGE Community Development

Unlocking the Power of Volunteer Leadership

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As nonprofits rely more heavily on volunteers to deliver their mission, engaging volunteers in leadership positions is becoming an essential component to any volunteer program. Building volunteer leadership in organizations can be intimidating due to real and perceived barriers. In this session we’ll discuss these common barriers, along with ways to overcome them using real-life examples from the Disaster Services program at the American Red Cross. We’ll make the case for why utilizing volunteer leaders is a best practice and we will offer a framework for getting started and increasing volunteer engagement in leadership roles at all levels in your organization. Attendees will understand the benefits of volunteer leadership, learn about a framework to determine where their organization currently stands with regard to engaging volunteer leaders, and will receive ideas of tangible next steps for engaging volunteer leaders in their organizations.

Lisa Joyslin, regional volunteer services officer, American Red Cross Minnesota Region

Megan Mrozek, regional disaster officer, American Red Cross Minnesota Region

How Nonprofit Service Providers Can Combat Sex Trafficking

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Minnesota has become a national leader in its response to sex trafficking by focusing on holding perpetrators accountable and changing our response to commercially sexually exploited minors. In 2014, Minnesota’s Safe Harbor law went into effect. Under the law, youth who engage in prostitution are no longer criminals, but rather victims and survivors of sexual exploitation. Minnesota nonprofit service providers will play a vital role in implementing the Safe Harbor law and preventing and responding to sex trafficking. This workshop will provide basic definitions of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors, indicators of potentially trafficked youth and risk factors of victims, appropriate responses when working with potential victims of trafficking and an overview of the Safe Harbor law and the No Wrong Door Model. This workshop is appropriate for any service provider encountering youth; no prior knowledge is required.

Michele Garnett McKenzie, advocacy director, The Advocates for Human Rights

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Winters full of ice and sub-zero temperatures and summers fraught with mosquitoes and humidity. Yet Minneapolis is still attractive to people on bikes. Do you find yourself wondering how, in spite of our weather, Minneapolis consistently ranks as a top city for bikes? It’s not magic or chance or a lot of fingers crossed. It’s passionate people engaged as local advocates that make Minneapolis a great city for biking. Join staff and board leaders from the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition to learn more about the organization’s history, growth trajectory, and advocacy for policy change and funding at the local level. Get practical tips on how to build power and shared leadership with volunteers, connect residents with local elected officials, and achieve real results with city and county government. Whether you’re new to this work or you’ve “been there, done that” with Congress and the Legislature, this session is for you!

Amy Brugh, board president, Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition

Ethan Fawley, executive director, Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition

Alexis Pennie, board vice president, Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition

Internal Accounting Controls for the Understaffed Nonprofit

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Do you consider your accounting duties understaffed? Do you have a hard time spreading work around to employees to maximize your internal controls? Do you get segregation of duties comments on audit management letters every year? If any of this applies to you, then this is the session to attend! During this session, we’ll discuss setting up good internal controls, what functions are incompatible and how to recruit people to help out with the accounting functions. Whether you’re a large organization with an accounting department or a small nonprofit where accounting duties fall to other staff, this session will have ideas for you to improve your internal controls.

Michelle Anderson, senior manager, Wipfli LLP

Maximizing the Community Needs Assessment Process

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A good community needs assessment makes grant writing, donor development and volunteer recruitment easier by mobilizing your community to respond to demonstrated needs. Learn a community needs assessment approach which produces concise, user-friendly results. This approach can be defined in the following ways. It is multi-dimensional: It leaves room for unanticipated questions and issues to emerge using quantitative/qualitative data and multiple research methods. Participatory: Engaging key stakeholders in the process to help ensure you are asking the right questions and including the right voices. Reciprocal: Plans for sharing the results of the assessment, including plans for integrating the findings into organizational and programmatic plans, is an essential part of any study. Inclusive: Matching the research sample – or, in other words, sorting out who will be included in the study – is critical to a community needs assessment process. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and tips to make the most of a community needs assessment.

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Nonprofit organizations make outstanding contributions to Minnesota’s high quality of life. The Minnesota Nonprofit Awards honor these contributions. Please join the Minnesota Coun-cil of Nonprofits (MCN) and MAP for Nonprofits (MAP) over lunch as we honor the following organizations for their inspiring and award-winning efforts on behalf of communi-ties across Minnesota.

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• A feature profile in MCN’s Nonprofit News, reaching 12,000 nonprofit managers.

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• A cash award (for all recipients except for Responsive Philanthropy recipient).

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Collaborative Leadership in Grants Management

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Participants will see an example and learn from a case study of collaborative training and curriculum development between the public sector and the nonprofit sector of a statewide grants policy. This session will touch on the process, the product, and our commitment to the shared meaning and purpose of effective grants management across sectors. Participants will build knowledge on the minimum requirements of grant monitoring and financial reconciliation, understand the shared responsibility of the public sector and the nonprofit grantee, and take away key guiding principles and lessons we’ve learned in our journey.

Terry Donovan, agency policy specialist, Department of Employment and Economic Development

Stephanie Jacobs, deputy director, Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center, Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Naomi Munzner, director, Department of Administration, Office of Grants Management

Equity & Fakequity – Town Hall

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During this session, we’ll discuss equity and fakequity – or fake equity. Share your input and hear from other nonprofit leaders as they discuss these issues. Continue the conversation from Friday’s keynote and share your observations, questions, ideas and stories with leaders of nonprofit capacity building organizations on what it takes to actually bring about equity in our sector and communities.

Rinal Ray, public policy associate, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Jon Pratt, executive director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Jun-Li Wang, artist community organizer, Springboard for the Arts and founder, Board Repair

Wokie Weah, president, Youthprise

How to Avoid Fundraising’s Quiet Killer: Donor Attrition

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In this session you will learn how to step off of the donor acquisition treadmill and start revving up donor retention. 7 out of 10 donors give only once, but this doesn’t have to be your reality. Attendees will gain an understanding of how a 10% increase in donor retention will more than double the lifetime value of a donor and minimize our reliance on producing constant appeals for new donors. Through this session you will learn why donors leave and what to do about it; six key drivers that retain donors, including methods for creating repeat donors; and five essential features of an effective donor database.

Jay Wilkinson, founder & C.E.O., Firespring

Finding the SUCCESS in SuccessionRoom 2 Tracks:

Succession is about more than preparing for the proverbial “hit-by-a-bus” scenario. If you’re going to the trouble, why not make it a true development opportunity for the organization? Walk through a real step by step process with a C.E.O. and consultant to see how one nonprofit achieved success-ion for its nine top leaders. We’ll show how intentionality vs. “fighting fires” can yield a picture of the organization’s people-assets that is more robust than previously thought. (“Wow. So-and-so who quietly does her work in this corner of the organization has remarkable talent and potential for stretching into area X.”) Learning that you might be under-nurturing top talent can be a welcome surprise. Taking a balcony-view of the organization’s aspirations and culture provides the framing and then assessing with individual leaders their potential and what they could do to grow into that potential builds the pathway and pipeline for growth and stability.

Christine Hammes, director, Strategic Development Services, MAP for Nonprofits

Patrick McFarland, executive director, Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc.

Kristina Sahr, human resource director, Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc.

Breakout Sessions: Round V2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

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Hallmarks of a Transformative Organizational PartnershipRoom 13 Tracks:

Collaborating with other organizations can be tricky! Early on, we can feel exposed, letting potential competitors in on our best ideas and our organizational weaknesses. Once you’re in, partnerships can disappoint. Some are in name only, where one group is doing the lion’s share of the work. And, partnerships often come with certain liabilities. What if the partner organization fails to meet its end of the bargain? In this session, presenters will discuss patterns they have identified in developing organizational partnerships that work. We’ll go through the steps to creating organizational partnerships for impact, vitality and enduring mutual benefit. The University of Minnesota’s Office of Professional Development provides fully customized and contextualized professional development programs to organizational partners – large and small. We connect communities to the wealth and breadth of the intellectual resources within the College of Education and Human Development.

Nathan Sawyer, director, Office of Professional Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

Kristin Van Dorn, organizational partnerships coordinator, Office of Professional Development, College of Education and

Human Development, University of Minnesota

The Impact of the Olmstead Plan on Nonprofits

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The session will delve into the background of the Minnesota Olmstead Plan, why a plan exists and the specific topics the plan focuses on in an effort to improve inclusion and independence of persons with disabilities. The session participants will leave equipped with organization-specific examples of the plan’s community engagement impact, knowledge of the plan’s implementation goals and strategies to align their nonprofit’s work with the vision of the Olmstead Plan. Each of the seven topic areas (housing, employment, transportation, supports and services, lifelong learning and education, healthcare and healthy living, and community engagement) will be discussed with specific emphasis on community engagement.

Guthrie Byard, advocate, The Arc Greater Twin Cities

Gene Martinez, senior advocate, The Arc Greater Twin Cities

Katie McDermott, advocate associate, The Arc Greater Twin Cities

Socially Intelligent Leadership

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Successful leaders convey who they are and connect with people to build strong relationships. Explore how socially intelligent leaders are successful; charismatic; convey messages of value; and influence colleagues, employees and customers. The authentic presence of socially intelligent leaders generates credibility about them and their organizations. Attend this session to find out how to be more charismatic, be seen as focused and intentional, see how showing interest in others makes you more interesting, and learn to influence others authentically.

Ann Anderson, owner and lead consultant, Practical Leadership

The Anatomy of Story

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The concept of storytelling has been getting a lot of attention lately. But, really, how is ‘story’ different than the messaging we’ve been doing all along? We will explain the key elements of powerful narrative and share innovative ways to use story to articulate impact, engage stakeholders and mobilize a broader community of support for your organization. At the end of the session you will have a stronger ability to understand the value of story for nonprofit audiences; map the structure of a powerful narrative; and identify ways to put storytelling into practice.

Sara Fromm, communications specialist, Vela Strategy

Christa Otteson, partner & principal, Vela Strategy

Katrina Pierson, partner & principal, Vela Strategy

Sustaining Sustainability: Being Present and Future Focused

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Sustainability requires organizations to have conversations about the present and the future. You need to not only think of what your organization needs now, but what will be required of your organization in one, five, ten and even twenty years down the road. Organizations that can keep their feet in the present with their eyes on the future are better able to sustain sustainability in the long run. Participants will grapple with the present concerns that are preventing sustainability at their organization; consider the future needs of the organization in order to be sustainable; and develop next steps for a sustainability plan.

Kate Barr, executive director, Nonprofits Assistance Fund


Wireless Internet AccessConference attendees can enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the duration of the conference. To access wireless on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, follow the instructions below:

1) Connect to the wireless network named “RC_FreeWiFi”. 2) Open the internet browser of your choice. Your homepage will automatically re-direct to a terms and conditions page. 3) Review and accept the terms by clicking the accept button at the bottom of the page. Your wireless internet session will last 24 hours, until you need to reaccept the terms. 4) Begin using the wireless network.

Resource ExchangeMCN will be making 4 tables available outside of the Breakout Rooms 10-15 as a Resource Exchange. Nonprofits, businesses and consultants are encouraged to place handouts, flyers, business cards and extra workshop materials on these tables. [Due to space limitations, we ask that individuals and organizations not place more than one type of promotional piece on the tables.]

Privacy RoomsThe RiverCentre has two spaces for individuals seeking a private and/or quiet space. On the first floor, directly below Ballroom D, there is a small carpeted room with a sink; the room is marked as “Mothers Room.” Please feel free to use this room for breastfeed-ing or for prayer/meditation. If the door is locked, it indicates that the room is in use.

Additionally, on the second floor, near Breakout Room 15, there is a curtained and carpeted space which is reserved for quiet prayer or meditation; the room is the Rice Park Overlook. Please use these rooms, as needed. And please be respectful of others who may access these spaces.

FACILITIES MAP

Registration


thinkApply for the Bush Foundation’s Community Innovation Grant.

Learn more: BushFoundation.org/CIgrants

Applications accepted until Thursday, Nov. 5 at noon.

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Judy Alnes, executive director, works to broaden community support for MAP for Nonprofits and build MAP’s services to the community. By leading MAP she is able to fulfill her passion to help the nonprofit sector succeed at creating healthy communities. Judy has 35 years of experience in management. She previously worked at CommonBond Communities as vice president of marketing and

fund development, and before that was at Resources for Child Caring and Control Data Corporation. Judy has a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from the University of Minnesota. Serves on the boards of directors for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and Idealware. Judy has held several leadership positions with the Greater Twin Cities United Way, including board member and chair of the Council of Agency Executives.

Michelle Anderson is a senior manager in Wipfli LLP’s Duluth office, with over 15 years of experience in auditing nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and defined contribution plans. She has extensive experience in financial reporting requirements and uses this knowledge in analyzing financial statements to help management and the board of directors not only comply with

generally accepted accounting principles but to understand the current financial picture of the organization and to plan for the future. Michelle also helps nonprofit organizations improve the effectiveness of internal control structures through analysis and application of best practices. In addition, Michelle has trained on generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls at Wipfli’s National Training Conference.

Ann Anderson, lead consultant for Practical Leadership, focuses on human resources, organizational planning and leadership development – People, Strategy, Results. Core services include strategic planning, performance management, succession planning, leadership advancement, team collaboration, and talent development. Ann is an expert strategist building stronger

organizations by aligning people around smart strategy for optimal results. She has served on the board of several professional associations. Ann has a master of arts degree in organizational leadership from St. Catherine University.

Valerie Arganbright is a leader in creating fundraising strategies designed to maximize long-term member value. She led the transformation of Minnesota Public Radio’s membership program into one of the nation’s top performing monthly giving programs, outperforming The Nature Conservancy and other well-known national organizations. She has worked extensively in public media

including Connecticut Public TV and Radio, New York Public Radio and Alaska Public Broadcasting. In 2012, Valerie co-founded Appleby Arganbright, a national consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofits of all types and sizes achieve financial sustainability. While Appleby Arganbright focuses on public media, they also have clients in higher education, animal service and performing arts.

Kate Barr is executive director of Nonprofits Assistance Fund, whose mission is to strengthen the community by investing capital and expertise in nonprofits. Her responsibilities include strategic and business planning, development, and external relations and she has led the organization’s growth as a premier resource for training, strategic financial guidance, and loans. Prior to joining NAF

in 2000, Kate was an executive at Riverside Bank in Minneapolis, an innovative leader in financing growing businesses and community development projects. With her unique insight and experience, she is a popular speaker, trainer, and writer on nonprofit management and strategy. Kate has a master’s degree from Hamline University and has been on the adjunct faculty at Hamline and the University of Minnesota. She has served on the boards of directors of numerous nonprofits.

Susie Brown is the public policy director for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, a role she has held since 2010. Previously, Susie served as executive director of Child Care WORKS, as public policy director for The Family Partnership, and in several roles with Planned Parenthood in Connecticut and Vermont, including public affairs director and director of Planned Parenthood’s 501(c)4 Vermont

Action Fund. She teaches in the Masters of Nonprofit Management Program at the Hamline University School of Business. Susie has a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Lewis and Clark College, and an M.P.A. from the University of Vermont. She serves on the public policy committees of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, the National Council of Nonprofits and Independent Sector.

Amy Brugh is a nonprofit consultant specializing in planning, facilitation and project management, with a particular focus in advocacy and public health. Previously she was the director of external relations at the Minnesota AIDS Project, where she was charged with advancing the fundraising, communications, public policy and volunteer programs, and the public affairs director for

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, where she lobbied elected officials and conducted grassroots legislative and electoral campaigns. Amy currently serves on the boards of directors of the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and MCN’s subsidiary organization, Nonprofit Insurance Advisors. She holds a master’s degree in community health education from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health.

D.A. Bullock is an award-winning cinematographer, writer and director, and an artist with Creative Citymaking. His films have been a selection of The Toronto International Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival and the American Black Film Festival; the Urbanworld Film Festival 2003 Best Film winner and a WorldFest-Houston International Film and Video Festival Best First Feature

winner. Variety acclaimed D.A.’s Dark as “A contemplative, raw and moving piece ... D.A. Bullock could turn out to be a major underground American filmmaker.” Using an extensive repertoire of creative and visual styles, D.A. has continued to impact the media landscape. His stories represent the voiceless, those surviving on the margins of society. In 2011 he founded Bully Creative Shop, a feature film, documentary, media art and digital content social change enterprise.

Beverly Bushyhead is Eastern Cherokee. She is a graduate of Augsburg College with a degree in psychology and two master’s degrees earned at Hamline University in nonprofit management and public administration. Beverly has worked in the nonprofit sector as well as county government. She enjoys research and writing, and is committed to inclusion and diversity strategies as well as change

management. Beverly has expertise in workshop facilitation, curricula development and presentation.

Guthrie Byard is an advocate for The Arc Greater Twin Cities. He provides public policy, healthcare access, self-advocacy and futures planning advocacy. He also helps facilitate The Arc’s Self-Advocacy advisory committee and collaborates with the communications department on new media efforts. Before joining The Arc, Guthrie worked at the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living, where he

was a Disability Linkage Line specialist. Vednita Carter has dedicated her life to advocating for victims of prostitution. She is an author, sought-after speaker and trainer, and an award-winning pioneer in the abolitionist movement. She has extensive experience in developing and planning programs for sex trafficked women and girls, and was awarded the Norma Hotaling Award for her life-long service to victims of sex trafficking. In 1998

Vednita was appointed to the Female Offenders Task Force by the Commissioner of Corrections, and she received an Outstanding Community Service award from Minnesota Women of Color for her work. She is a consultant to the United States Department of Justice, a trainer to the FBI, and has been invited to speak at the United Nations on the topic of prostitution and its impact on African American women.

Kelly Corbin has worked in local public health for seven years, most recently as a community health specialist for Olmsted County Public Health. Kelly manages grant initiatives related to reducing obesity and tobacco exposure in Rochester and the surrounding rural communities. She holds a master’s degree in health and human services administration and bachelor’s degree in community health.

Kelly is also the founder of the Rochester Bicycle Coalition, serves on the Minnesota Bicycle Alliance and one of only 100 nationally certified League Cycling Instructors in Minnesota. She enjoys year round bike commuting, especially in the rain and snow!

Joel Crandall is the workplace director at Genesys Works. In his role, Joel helps to lead intern management and relationships with corporate partners. Before joining Genesys Works, Joel was a project coordinator with Comm-Works, a global technology integrator and one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in Minnesota. With Comm-Works, Joel helped the information technology staff at different

companies in implementing and maintaining technology. Joel also served for four years as an associate pastor with North Minneapolis Christian Fellowship. He has a B.A. from North Central University and is currently pursuing his masters of divinity from Bethel Seminary.

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES


Lynette Crane is a Minneapolis-based acclaimed national speaker, author and executive coach. Trained in psychology, she has more than 40 years’ experience in the field of stress management, communication and conflict reduction, and teambuilding. Her latest book is The Confident Introvert, written to help introverts, who are 51% of the population, thrive in a culture that idealizes extroversion.

A lifelong introvert, she helps what she calls “quietly brilliant” people get the respect and success of which they dream. She also helps leaders engage and develop quiet, seemingly passive members and integrate groups of extroverts and introverts for mutual success. Lynette has an M.A. in psychology.

Dean Dalzell is chief financial officer at Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties in St. Paul, a locally-run nonprofit that brings together community resources to reduce poverty. He has previously served in nonprofit operational and finance roles for approximately 12 years, preceded by ten years in corporate banking and marketing operations. His background

includes operational and technical project management, financial measurement and management, training and leading multi-site domestic and international operations, project and finance teams. During his professional career, Dean has developed and directed procedural standards for operational, accounting, financial, administrative, internal audit and IT support functions.

Jose Diaz, research scientist at Wilder Research, specializes in cost-benefit estimations and application of econometric models. He contributes to program evaluation projects and other applied research where economic analysis is used. Jose’s interests include microfinance, economic analysis of small business and economics of education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the

University of Carabobo, from his native Venezuela, a master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University, and he received his doctoral degree from the Applied Economics Department at the University of Minnesota. Jose has taught economic theory in several prestigious universities including the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and the University of St. Thomas.

Terry Donovan currently works for the State of Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division where he does program evaluation and special projects. In the last two years he has led an effort to update the entire grant making and grant monitoring process with the division—from the application process through the monitoring and reconciliation process. Terry has worked for the Division for five years. Prior to that, he had a private consulting business for 17 years working with public and nonprofit entities. His other work experiences include stints with city, county and regional planning organizations.

Mandy Ellerton joined the Bush Foundation in 2011 and now co-manages the Foundation’s Community Innovation programs with Molly Matheson Gruen. Mandy came to the Bush Foundation from Grassroots Solutions, a national grassroots organizing consulting firm. She got her start in community change work by working on domestic violence issues with several Twin Cities nonprofits. She is a

licensed social worker and holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, with a concentration in community organizing, and a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield.

Susan Estee serves as executive director of Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, which partners with over 145 hunger relief agencies in Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties in north central Minnesota. In this role, she is responsible for one of the five Feeding America food banks in the state, with $4.8 million in food volume per year. With Susan’s

leadership, Second Harvest has doubled their annual food distribution volume to nearly five million pounds and completed a $1.8 million dollar capital campaign and building project. Susan is a member of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ board of directors and a graduate of the Blandin Community Leadership Program.

As vice president of the Blandin Foundation, Wade Fauth is responsible for organizational assessment and planning as well as coordination of the Foundation’s leadership, policy, grants, communications and information services activities. Previously, Wade was a manager for Land O’Lakes, Inc., agricultural cooperative, implementing economic restructuring programs in the former Soviet

Union, the Balkans and Latin America. He also served as the legislative assistant for agriculture to U.S. Senator Thomas Daschle. He is a former Peace Corps volunteer, graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., the American University Law School in Washington, D.C., and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association.

Ethan Fawley became the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition’s executive director in 2013 after being a volunteer leader since 2009. He believes you should love what you do and has a big passion for Minneapolis and the power of biking to improve quality of life in our city. Before joining the Coalition, he was the Transportation and Built Environment director at Fresh Energy. He holds a master’s of urban

and regional planning from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and a B.A. in geography, with a minor in urban studies from the University of Minnesota. He serves on the Met Council’s Transportation Advisory Board and the Minneapolis Downtown Council Transportation Committee.

Ariah Fine is a north Minneapolis resident and executive director of the Cleveland Neighborhood Association, and a part of the Creative Citymaking project at the City of Minneapolis. A fellow in both the Bush Foundation leadership program (2013) and the Creative Community Leadership Institute (2013), he has served in several community capacities in his neighborhood from neighborhood

board member to school site council, and he believes strongly in a resident- and relationship-driven approach to community organizing.

Sara Fromm, communications specialist at Vela Strategy, has spent the last 16 years growing her communications skills within a variety of professional environments, including grant writing and editing at St. Lawrence University in New York and facilitating connections to resources at Arc Midstate in St. Cloud. Sara is a thoughtful, engaged listener and facilitator who is enthusiastic about supporting

individuals and organizations. She has an eye for what’s missing and employs a courageous and compassionate approach to helping her clients identify their missions and get to where they want to be. She is a member of the Association for Women in Communications and is part of the Center for Creative Leadership. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s of science in community psychology with an emphasis in group process and facilitation.

Michele Garnett McKenzie is advocacy director for The Advocates for Human Rights, responsible for policy advocacy and community and coalition engagement around The Advocates’ priority issues. Michele joined The Advocates as a staff attorney representing asylum seekers and detained immigrants and later managed the organization’s asylum, detention, and walk-in clinic

projects in addition to legal and policy advocacy relating to immigration. In 2011, she was part of The Advocates’ successful effort to pass legislation protecting sexually exploited youth in Minnesota. Michele serves on the national leadership team of the Immigration Advocates Network, co-chairs the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault public policy committee, and is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Minnesota Law School. McKenzie received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota and her B.A. from Macalester College.

Kenza Hadj-Moussa is the communications & development director at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. She previously worked for the Minnesota Department of Human Services and St. Stephen’s Human Services. She serves on the board of Our Saviour’s Community Services and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Kenza holds a master’s in advocacy and political leadership from the

University of Minnesota – Duluth. She is a certified MBTI practitioner and actress with the The Theater of Public Policy improv comedy group.

Leah Hall started at Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) as a full-time planner in 2007 and became a housing project manager in 2009. Leah’s main responsibility is to manage single and multifamily housing development projects, the Homeownership program, homeless/crisis housing, as well as AEOA Asset Management and Property Management. Prior to AEOA, Leah worked full-time as an independent contractor for primarily housing and homelessness service providers in Northeast Minnesota. She has a master’s degree in sustainable development – development management and has attended a wide range of educational and training seminars regarding rural poverty, community development, rural housing/homelessness project management and leadership training during her post-graduate school continued learning. Additionally, Leah successfully completed the Minnesota Community Action Emerging Leaders Institute in 2010. Leah received her CCAP in the summer of 2015.

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Christine Hammes, director of strategic development services at MAP for Nonprofits, has nurtured the development of organizations and their executives, board members, and other leaders as consultant, trainer, coach, and facilitator since 1993. An experienced change agent in multiple settings, Christie is accredited as a trainer in Emotional Intelligence for Leaders through the Institute for Health

and Human Potential, as a coach through the Coaches Training Institute, and has taught governance and planning as adjunct faculty at Hamline University’s Graduate School of Business. As a board member at Forecast Public Art, Christie serves on the leadership transition committee.

Stephanie Jacobs is deputy director of the Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center (PNLC) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The PNLC is a community that creates and nurtures excellence in public affairs management and leadership. Prior to joining the PNLC, Stephanie was program director at the Nonprofits Assistance Fund. Previously, she was director of member services at the Minnesota

Council on Foundations and consulting associate with Fieldstone Alliance. Stephanie is a graduate of St. Olaf College and holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She participated in the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Leadership Institute and is an active volunteer in the nonprofit community.

Kirsten Johnson is the community initiatives manager at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. Her work focuses on engagement, collaboration and systems change addressing complex challenges impacting our communities that Wilder serves. She brings the lenses of emotional intelligence, intercultural competence and network weaving to all of her work. Kirsten studied political science and

women’s studies at the University of Minnesota and has worked in the nonprofit sector on collaboration and community development for over 15 years. Prior to coming to the Wilder Foundation, Kirsten’s work supported a variety of nonprofit organizations including the StreetWorks Collaborative, VEAP and Arc Greater Twin Cities.

Lisa Joyslin has worked in volunteer engagement for over ten years, most recently as the regional volunteer services officer for the American Red Cross Minnesota Region. In her four years at the Red Cross she oversaw the volunteer engagement process and strategy for a state-wide region, including recruitment, intake, retention, recognition and volunteer management training. Her previous work

experience includes positions at multiple volunteer-focused organizations, including Community Thread, HandsOn Twin Cities, and Chicago Cares. She currently volunteers as a trainer and committee member with the Minnesota Association of Volunteer Administrators. Lisa has a master of public policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Kate Khaled is a self-described millennial, relationship builder, lover of giving, program designer, digital native and cross-sector collaborator. Her foremost professional goal is to use her skills in communications to shape the future of philanthropic engagement to be more equitable, effective and accessible. In her work at Charities Review Council, she serves the role of director of engagement &

donor services, where she leads the Council’s communications, relationship building and donor services work. Kate previously contributed to a variety of philanthropic projects in her work with Grassroots Solutions – community problem-solving campaigns like the Minnesota Idea Open, the Connect for Health Challenge and the Forever Saint Paul Challenge. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Kate has a B.A. from McGill University and an M.P.H. from the University of Minnesota.

Anne Little Long is executive director of Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC) in North Minneapolis. Anne has guided major program growth at PCYC, including the redesign of the PCYC alternative school into the Arts &Tech High School (a model comprehensive high school for urban, educationally disenfranchised youth), the advancement of their out-of-school time programs into

highly successful academic and youth development programs, and a $10 million investment in the PCYC campus on West Broadway that included the renovation of the historic Capri Theater and the resurgence of arts its programming. PCYC has also owned and operated the Wilderness Canoe Base just off the Gunflint Trail in Northern Minnesota since 1956.

Cathy Maes is the executive director of Loaves & Fishes. In her time with the organization, Cathy has led her team through innovative growth and organizational change. In 2013, Loaves & Fishes was operating nine dining sites within the Twin Cities Metro, and in just two years, the organization has expanded to 23 dining locations including outstate Minnesota. Overall, Loaves & Fishes has seen a

52% increase in meals served under Cathy’s leadership. She serves on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ board of directors, the United Way Council of Agency Executives and regularly advocates for the less fortunate. Professionally, Cathy has held both business and nonprofit leadership roles and holds a B.S. degree in communications from Northern Arizona University.

Katie Marshall is executive director at MacRostie Art Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community growth through the arts in northern Minnesota, located in Grand Rapids. Born and raised in Itasca County, she worked in the Community Forestry Program of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis before moving back to Grand Rapids in 2007. With

a passion for community development and arts advocacy, Katie also serves on the boards of Advocates for Family Peace and the National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate in Grand Rapids.

Gene Martinez is a senior advocate with The Arc Greater Twin Cities. He has been employed with various chapters of The Arc since 1990. Gene serves as the staff lead on issues involving local elected officials at the county, city or Metropolitan Council level. He is particularly active in organizing civic engagement events like Creative Housing Conferences, home visits or Town Hall Forums.

Gene enjoys working with self-advocates and families to coach them on being comfortable with telling their story to elected officials or other policymakers. He also has served on numerous advisory committees that recommend policy changes and enjoys representing individuals with disabilities or their families in Medical Assistance appeals. Gene is also very active with an advocacy coalition the Minnesota CCD and served as board chair in 2014.

Molly Matheson Gruen co-directs the Community Innovation work at the Bush Foundation – grant programs that aim to inspire and support communities to create innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Prior to her work with the Bush Foundation, Molly spent more than 10 years working for nonprofits including HIV/AIDS service organizations, a meal delivery program for people with

chronic and progressive illness and multiple international development organizations. She has also been an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas, where she co-taught classes about community action and social change.

Bob McClintick is the marketing and communications manager at the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls. Bob directs the Foundation’s strategic marketing, communications and public relations activities. He directs the Foundation’s digital marketing efforts, serves as the executive editor for Initiative Quarterly Magazine and leads the Foundation’s Initiative Awards event. Bob is a former newspaper

journalist and corporate communications professional. His work has earned regional and national copywriting and copy editing awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the Associated Press. Bob holds bachelors of science degrees in mass communications and psychology from St. Cloud State University. He’s a volunteer member of the Powder Ridge Ski Patrol and serves on its board of directors.

Katie McDermott is an advocate associate at the Arc Greater Twin Cities. She is a Class 28 Partners in Policymaking graduate, and has been involved with self-advocacy for six years. This past year, Katie has focused her efforts on starting a self-advocacy group in Ramsey County, creating a self-advocacy newsletter, focusing on abuse prevention and expanding self-advocacy throughout Minnesota. In

addition to the group that Katie leads, she supports four other self-advocate groups. Besides her work as a paid mentor for the Shooting Stars self-advocacy groups related to legislative efforts and voter rights, she was employed part-time with Deal Smart in Little Canada.

Patrick McFarland started at Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) as a community organizer in 1973. After five years, Patrick was promoted to the executive director. Over the last 37 years, Patrick has been a leading force within the community, Anoka County, and Minnesota. Patrick has worked tirelessly over the years testifying with congress to help ACCAP and other nonprofits

continue to help low-income individuals to become more self-sufficient. He has also been an essential part of ACCAP’s growth over the years to being one of the largest Community Action Agencies in the State. Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. John’s University and attended the University Of Minnesota School Of Public Health.

Beatriz Menanteau is a staff attorney with The Advocates for Human Rights. Previously, Beatriz practiced general corporate litigation and completed two federal magistrate judge clerkships. Beatriz successfully assisted in advocating for amendments to Minnesota’s Sex Trafficking Law in May 2009, and aided efforts to draft and pass Minnesota’s Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited

Youth Act in 2011. She has conducted trainings and presentations on sex trafficking throughout Minnesota and organized Minnesota’s first training for local prosecutors on our sex trafficking law. Beatriz has also presented at international workshops on best practices for implementing domestic violence laws, monitoring methodologies, and domestic violence legal reform. She has advocated at the U.N. and conducted international monitoring of domestic violence legislation. Beatriz received her J.D and undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota.



Bruce Miles is the owner and CEO of the Big River Group, LLC. He has also been an assistant professor and taught graduate and doctoral coursework in the areas of leadership, research, planning, finance and personnel. He is a national-level presenter and trainer in the areas of strategic planning, organizational improvement, organizational conflict and difficult employees. Bruce has worked as

a consultant for the past 32 years and works with more than 8,000 participants/110 organizations each year in the areas of: strategic “Chainsaw” planning; succession planning; workplace climate issues; reducing organizational conflict; leadership training; followership training; personnel selection and onboarding; hiring and firing; resistant employees; sales management/training; differentiated coaching; and 360-feedback projects.

Jayden Myles is the program coordinator at Genesys Works. Prior to joining the Genesys Works team, Jayden worked with the Northside Achievement Zone, an organization dedicated to ending multi-generational poverty in North Minneapolis using education as a lever. There he worked directly with students and their stakeholders to develop targeted achievement plans that supported school success

and family engagement at Nellie Stone Johnson Community School. In his role at Genesys Works, Jayden works to partner and bridge relationships between Genesys Works Young Professionals and supervisors in the workplace. Jayden is a graduate of Hamline University. Since earning his B.A., Jayden has worked with several nonprofits focused on college access and independent living skills for underserved youth in Anoka and Hennepin Counties.

Maggie Montgomery is general manager for Northern Community Radio, which operates public radio stations KAXE and KBXE in northern Minnesota. Northern Community Radio builds community in northern Minnesota through radio programming, cultural events and interactive media. She lives and grows most of her family’s veggies on 30 acres in Hubbard County. During her 20

year tenure at Northern Community Radio she has focused on turning organizational survival into health and using media to strengthen communities.

Megan Mrozek has been with the American Red Cross since 2007, responding to numerous disasters in Minnesota and across the country, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. She has held several paid and volunteer positions with the Red Cross in Emergency Medical Services, Volunteer Resources, and Disaster Services. She now serves as the regional disaster officer for the

Minnesota Region, responsible for the delivery of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programming across the state. Prior to her work with the Red Cross, Megan conducted research with the University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy and served as an advisor assistant and researcher for PinnacleCare, a health care advisory company. Megan graduated as a Dean’s Scholar from the University of Maryland – College Park with a bachelor’s degree in public and community health.

Naomi Munzner has represented the public sector in presenting to mixed audiences of public and private sector constituents in her current role as director of the Office of Grants Management for the past two and a half years. She has 14 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and eight years of experience working in the public sector.

Jeff Narabrook is voter outreach director for the Office of theMinnesota Secretary of State. He directs voter outreach, civicengagement and civic education efforts of the Office. In partnershipwith community organizations and nonprofits, Jeff implements astatewide outreach plan to provide voter education and voterregistration assistance, especially to communities that vote at rates

below average. He also leads the development of election judge training materials. Jeff was previously at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, where he supported nonpartisan, nonprofit voter engagement efforts, and led the Minnesota Voting Rights Coalition.

Kathleen Olson, director of programs, joined the Loaves & Fishes management staff in 2013. Kathleen provides support to all facets of the organization - from marketing and technology to public relations and outreach. She serves on the Minnesota Hunger Initiate communications committee and Partners to End Hunger. Kathleen has worked with various Twin Cities nonprofits, including Lutheran

Social Service of Minnesota and the Intercongregation Communities Association Food Shelf. Kathleen received her B.S. degree in sociology and minored in statistics at the University of Minnesota.

Abbey Otteson is the workplace manager at Genesys Works. Prior to joining Genesys Works, Abbey worked as an account specialist at GradStaff, a local recruiting firm specializing in placing recent college graduates in entry level positions. In this role, she was responsible for maintaining recruiting efforts, conducting interviews, placing candidates, and managing client relationships.

In her current role at Genesys Works, Abbey creates strategies to foster successful outcomes for Genesys Works students and their supervisors in the workplace. This includes managing the intern placement and supervisor matching process, as well as managing relationships with key corporate stakeholders. Abbey graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison where she earned her degree in political science.

Christa Otteson is a partner & principal at Vela Strategy. As co-founder of Vela Strategy, Christa focuses on connecting people to purpose through engagement-focused and inclusive research, storytelling and leadership support. Based in Greater Minnesota, she is an experienced facilitator and trainer with nearly two decades of nonprofit support under her belt. Her academic work has focused

on issues related to diversity, immigration, and community development in rural contexts, and her contributions in the field include influential studies of immigration, families affected by incarceration, and asset-based child welfare interventions. Christa holds a master’s degree in American studies from the University of Minnesota with a methodological focus on qualitative research methods, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Washington University.

Rhonda Otteson is the research & data specialist at Vela Strategy. Rhonda honed her skills in data management, financial procedures, and donor development in a variety of roles within the social sector over the past 15 years, including a decade in Community Action. While serving as director of The Link, she worked to expand organizational capacity, launch programming, and broaden the

donor base. Rhonda is a dedicated advocate and leader on social and economic issues facing low-income people in Minnesota. She brings grant writing expertise, a passion for evaluation and a commitment to community service. Rhonda holds a master’s in advocacy and political leadership from the University of Minnesota – Duluth with concentrations in nonprofits and the public sector and a B.S. in interdepartmental sociology from St. Cloud State University.

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Leah Pauletti is the fiscal director of Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP). She has 20 years of experience in Community Action and has worked at both the local agency level as well as the state association level. Prior to working with MinnCAP, Leah worked for two local Community Action Agencies in Minnesota where she provided case management and debt reduction services

for residents purchasing assets. She holds a master’s degree in management for nonprofit management from Hamline University. Leah successfully completed the Minnesota Community Action Emerging Leaders Institute in 2012 and is also a Nationally Certified results oriented management and accountability trainer. In 2015, she convened the first-ever Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) Study Group for the state of Minnesota and received her CCAP in the summer of 2015.

Alexis Pennie currently serves as vice president of the board of the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition and is a co-founder of the North Minneapolis Bicycle Advocacy Council. For the last two years, he’s worked with neighbors to advocate for a new Greenway and various other infrastructure projects in North Minneapolis. Additionally, he recently co-founded Twin Cities Black Bike Week and partnered with

Major Taylor Bicycle Club of Minnesota to help plan the National Brotherhood of Cyclists 2015 conference and kick-off the Slow Roll Twin Cities. In addition to fighting for better biking and walking improvements in under-served communities, he works as a consultant for local and regional active-living initiatives. Alexis graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in communications studies and is proud to live and work in Minneapolis.

Beth Peterson is the adult education & YouthBuild manager for Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. She has been with the organization for over six years. In her work she assists in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at increasing literacy, and reducing poverty in rural, Northeast, Minnesota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. She is a member of the Eveleth City Charter Commission, the Rural and American Indigenous Leadership group, and Franklin BEARS PTA. She works tirelessly to better her community. She is a powerful advocate dedicated to assisting individuals with life barriers in moving from poverty to prosperity. Beth received her CCAP in the summer of 2015.

Katrina Pierson, partner & principal at Vela Strategy, is a skilled facilitator, fundraiser, leadership coach and creative communications strategist. She has served as a board chair, communications specialist and development director for organizations in healthcare, the arts, environment and human services. In 2013, she was recognized for innovation, influence, and involvement in the

community by Times Media in St. Cloud as a recipient of their 2012 “5 Under 40” award. She serves on the statewide Leave a Legacy task force through the Minnesota Planned Giving Council to inspire planned gifts throughout Minnesota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and mass communications from St. Cloud State University and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Jon Pratt is the executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. He has worked at Minnesota Public Interest Research Group as an attorney and lobbyist, as regional director at the Youth Project, and as director for the Philanthropy Project. In 1982 he was campaign manager for Paul Wellstone candidacy for Minnesota State Auditor. In 1987 he became director of MCN, an

association of 2,000 organizations that sponsors research, training, lobbying and negotiated discounts to strengthen Minnesota’s nonprofit sector. Jon has consulted with nongovernmental organizations on the development of NGO associations and services in Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Serbia and Turkey. Jon has a law degree from Antioch School of Law, and a M.P.A. from Harvard University.

Rinal Ray joined the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits as the public policy advocate in 2014. Rinal works with MCN’s public policy director to advance the organization’s policy agenda and train leaders on nonprofit advocacy. Prior to her role at MCN, Rinal served as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Justice Foundation at William Mitchell College of Law. As former project coordinator

for MCN, she also worked on the Charitable Tax Exemption Campaign and the Nonprofit Legal Handbook. Additionally, Rinal served on MCN’s board of directors in 2013 and as a co-chair of the Principles and Practices Advisory Committee. Rinal is a former AmeriCorps member with College Possible. She has a B.A. in international studies and political science from Macalester College and a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

Hilary Reeves, strategic advancement and communications director at Transit for Livable Communities, manages media relations, fundraising, and a new program, Transportation Leadership Certification, to establish transportation best practices and certify nonprofit transportation leaders. She has managed communications for transportation funding campaigns (e.g., Transit for a Stronger

Economy) and managed communications and outreach for the multi-year federal Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program Bike Walk Twin Cities. Prior to joining Transit for Livable Communities, she worked in publishing as managing director at Milkweed Editions and as sales and marketing director at Johns Hopkins University Press and Smithsonian Institution Press. She has contributed regular pieces on bicycling, walking, and transit for the Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal.

Sheila Riggs is chair of the Department of Primary Dental Care at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and director of the Office of Community Engagement for Health for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Sheila is engaged in a wide variety of research interests with this dual role at the University. Previous to coming to the University in 2009, she was president and C.E.O. of

Delta Dental of Minnesota which provided dental benefits to 3.4 million members working for 8400 Minnesota-based employers. Shelia received her dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She went on to earn her doctorate of medical sciences in epidemiology from Harvard University. Locally, Sheila is on the board of Hennepin Health System (d.b.a. HCMC).

Cliff Robbins is the C.E.O. and co-founder of Cohlab Digital Marketing. He is a graduate of Regis University in Denver, Colorado with a degree in computer science. He has focused over 12 years of his life in various technology stacks from large companies to small ones. Throughout all of these he has proven himself a leader in the technology realm by challenging and inspiring others through his

passion and dedication. Cliff has a knack for taking on any challenge with a very intense focus until it is solved. Prior to the time in tech, Cliff spent eight years in the United States Marine Corps where much of his current leadership skills originate. If there was anyone you want in your tech corner, Cliff is the “brain.”

Jessica Rochester is an anti-poverty programs grants manager at the Minnesota Department of Human Services in the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). At OEO she co-coordinates grantee network capacity building activities focused on program evaluation, grants compliance, and agency capacity building. She has 12 years of experience in human services program delivery and development,

fundraising and evaluation. She held prior positions at The Food Group and at Mid-Iowa Community Action. Jessica received a master of public health from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor of arts in sociology from Grinnell College.

Frances Roen is the director of development for YouthLink. With ten years’ experience in fundraising, Frances has helped raise millions of dollars for multiple nonprofits in the Twin Cities. Frances’ role at YouthLink encompasses strategic planning, securing individual, corporate, and foundation investments, planned giving, events, and providing direction for communication and volunteer programs.

Committed to empowering other small and mid-size shop fundraisers with tools to build sustainable funding, Frances enjoys sharing what she’s learned with others. She particularly enjoys working with nonprofit board members and development staff; introducing them to new ideas that make fundraising simple, fun and successful. Frances has a master’s degree in education.

Jon Ruis is the president and C.E.O. of United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM). At UWCM he leads a team of 15 staff members that strives to create lasting change in five major focus areas. Jon began his career in development with the Greater Twin Cities United Way. After four years with the United Way, Jon joined the Peace Corps and served as a community development volunteer

in Thailand followed by a year as a Peace Corps Thailand training coordinator. In 2006 Jon joined the Saint John’s University (SJU) development team as the senior director of annual giving. For his last two years at SJU, he served as a major gifts officer. Jon is a graduate of Saint John’s University.

Kristina Sahr started at Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) in the Head Start Program as a department secretary in 2001. Since then, Kristina was promoted to the human resource coordinator in 2004 and most recently to the human resource director in 2014. During that time, Kristina received her bachelor’s degree in human resource management through Concordia University

– St. Paul. Kristina also successfully completed the Minnesota Community Action Emerging Leaders Institute in 2012 and received certifications with both the HR Certification Institute for Professional in Human Resources and with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) for SHRM certified professional.



Nathan Sawyer is the director of continuing education and professional development in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Minnesota. Nate’s career has spanned the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and for the past 15 years he has worked to connect University of Minnesota research and outreach with the continuing education needs of external

organizations and stakeholders. He is the founding director of the CEHD Office of Professional Development. Prior to the University, Nate taught philosophy in community colleges, worked in the litigation support services industry in Seattle, and drove a horse drawn chuck wagon in Yellowstone National Park. He holds an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in philosophy and English from St. Olaf College.

Emily Schmitz started with Loaves & Fishes in 2013 as a site coordinator at Loaves & Fishes’ North Minneapolis summer lunch site. Emily was soon promoted to director of operations, directly supervising site coordinators at twelve different locations across the Twin Cities. Emily has continued in this role and focuses on meal standards and logistics with a new emphasis on food procurement

and partnerships. She also is a leader in implementing Zero Percent in Minnesota, a platform focused on procuring prepared food and connecting donors to nonprofits. Emily received a degree in business leadership and management from the University of St. Thomas. She has gained valuable skills and knowledge from her previous work with nonprofits including Anxiety in Teens and Feed My Starving Children.

Marie Schmitz is audit director and Nonprofit Industry Group leader with BerganKDV, Ltd., a CPA, wealth management, technology and business advisory firm. Marie focuses primarily on nonprofit organizations. She enjoys building relationships with nonprofit clients and providing value-added services to help them succeed and improve organizational health. Marie has over 12 years of

experience in public accounting and can assist her clients by examining financials, governance and operations to help organizations achieve their objectives. As the Nonprofit Industry Group leader, Marie enjoys collaborating with her audit team and relaying nonprofit best practices, ensuring all clients receive valuable service. Marie is also on the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, currently serving as vice president.

Leonard Segal represents and advises for-profit and nonprofit businesses in employment and labor law matters including discrimination and harassment, hiring, discipline and discharge, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, wage and hour matters, classification of employees/independent contractors, drug and alcohol testing, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Lenny provides

training, investigates allegations of employee misconduct, and represents clients in litigation matters in state and federal court and before various governmental agencies. Lenny is a Labor & Employment Law specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association. In 2015, Lenny was recognized by his peers as a “Super Lawyer,” an honor he has received several times in the past. Lenny received his J.D. degree from the UCLA School of Law and his B.S.B. degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

Damon Shoholm is the director of the James P. Shannon Leadership Institute of the Wilder Foundation, which provides established leaders the opportunity to gain clarity around values, purpose and those things that matter most to them. Damon also leads the Neighborhood Leadership Programs, which provides leadership development, skill building and networking for individuals seeking to

become more engaged and active in their local communities. Additionally, Damon provides consultancy services through Wilder’s Center for Communities in facilitation, community engagement, and leadership development to help organizations reach their full potential. Damon is a graduate of Metropolitan State University and earned a master’s degree in leadership studies and a social studies teaching license from Augsburg College. He currently serves as a board member of the Minnesota Alliance with Youth.

Steve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5, 2015. As Minnesota’s chief elections administrator, he pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone, of any political affiliation, from any part of our state” to protect, defend, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota. As Secretary of State, Simon also oversees a wide range of services for

Minnesota businesses and administers the “Safe at Home” address confidentiality program for people who have personal safety concerns. His goals as Minnesota’s Secretary of State are straightforward: expand access to voting, remove barriers to voting, make business services as streamlined as possible, strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence and, most importantly, be a Secretary of State for all Minnesotans.

Sheila M. Smith has been Minnesota Citizens for the Art’s executive director since 1996. She has been chair of the State Arts Action League, part of Americans for the Arts, and was recipient of the 2009 Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award, which honors an individual who has dramatically affected the political landscape through arts advocacy efforts at the state level. An adjunct professor

for the University of Minnesota in both Minneapolis and Duluth, she teaches and lectures nationally about the arts, grassroots advocacy and other issues. For the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, she is part of the Public Policy cabinet and a member of the board. Shelia has a master’s in arts administration from St. Mary’s University and a B.A. in Shakespeare from St. Olaf College.

Nicole Stern is the director of philanthropy at Animal Humane Society, the leading animal welfare organization in the Upper Midwest, with a mission to engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to help animals. Prior to this, she served as MPR’s director of member giving and was responsible for a $19 million revenue goal. Nicole audited and revised processes, business rules,

communication plans and other components required to manage sustainers and recruit them to increase or upgrade their monthly giving. The result – more than $1 million in new revenue from current sustainers in one fiscal year. With more than 80,000 sustainers, MPR has one of the top sustaining programs of nonprofit organizations in the country.

Dameun Strange is an MCF philanthropy fellow at the Bush Foundation, working on the Community Innovation Team. He has worked for such organizations as ACORN, MN UNITED and Grassroots Solutions to organize around voting rights, arts advocacy, LGBTQ rights and dismantling racism. Dameun is a co-founder and artistic director of the community classical music education program,

Hopewell Music Cooperative North. He has lectured throughout the Twin Cities about the history of gospel music, composition of art music and music as a vocation. He currently serves on the boards of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Selby Avenue Action Coalition and Alternative Motion Project. He was named a MinnPost/Pollen “Under the Radar” community leader to know in 2013 and was recently appointed to the Cultural STAR Board of the City of Minneapolis.

As a partner in Wipfli LLP’s nonprofit and government practice (NGP), Denes Tobie oversees audit engagements and consulting opportunities and works with clients to maintain compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, she oversees the NGP’s training practice. As a leader of this practice, Denes trains nonprofits and government agencies in regulations, best practices and governance. Denes enjoys

presenting the results of Wipfli’s work and helpful recommendations to the boards and management teams who control the destiny of the organizations she serves. By translating complex financial data and operating trends into a useful format, she helps clients make good business decisions that shape the future. Denes shares her expertise at training programs, including Wipfli’s Annual Management Conference for Grant-Funded Programs in Las Vegas. She is a certified public accountant.

Kristin Van Dorn is the coordinator for Continuing Education Partnerships at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Before this role, Kristin worked in CEHD’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction where she translated heady academic jargon into actionable prose for the masses (or at least for the education community). Kristin also worked at the Institute

for Research in Marketing, which partnered international corporations with the Carlson School’s marketing faculty to put academic insights and research into practice. Before her work with the University of Minnesota, Kristin wore many hats in the nonprofit sector holding positions in marketing, development and program planning. Kristin holds an interdisciplinary master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in marketing and branding for nonprofit organizations and higher education.

Arlene Vernon is president of HRx, Inc., where she provides custom human resource and management consulting, training and professional speaking services. Arlene brings over 30 years of experience in all facets of human resource management to her clients. Since founding HRx, Inc. in 1992, Arlene has partnered with over 500 organizations. Having worked as HR director in nonprofit

organizations as well as provided over 200 nonprofits with consulting, speaking and training solutions, Arlene understands the HR and management issues nonprofits are facing today. She brings practical, doable solutions to her clients whether advising executives, assisting with employee relations issues, developing handbooks and other HR tools, or conducting management success training. Arlene holds a master’s of education degree in counseling and an M.B.A. in organizational behavior, both from Boston University.


Jun-Li Wang is a connector of people, places and ideas. As artist community organizer at Springboard for the Arts, she directs the Community Development Program that organizes and empowers artists, builds relationships between communities and their artists, and trains artists to address community challenges and opportunities. Jun-Li’s international experience includes five years working in China

for several nonprofits, including The Asia Foundation and Project HOPE. She recently launched Board Repair to create a more effective nonprofit sector by increasing participation of people of color on boards in the Twin Cities. Jun-Li serves on the Saint Paul Planning Commission and Metropolitan Council Livable Communities advisory committee, manages Paint the Pavement and is on the board of Urban Boatbuilders. Jun-Li holds a B.A. from Vassar College and an M.P.S. from Cornell University.

Dominick Washington, communications director, joined the Bush Foundation in 2013 and is responsible for its overall communications and convening strategy. Before joining the Foundation, he held senior communications roles at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, UnitedHealth Group, and Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. Dominick started his

career as a press aide for former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. Ask anyone who has met Dominick and they will tell you that he is proud to be from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He earned a B.A. in government and international affairs from Augustana College, which he likes to point out is in Sioux Falls. Dominick was a Humphrey Policy Fellowship in 2004-2005 and is a former board member of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice.

As president of Youthprise, Wokie Weah provides executive leadership and vision, works in partnership with the board and brokers relationships to accelerate leadership, innovation and systems in learning beyond the classroom. Prior to joining Youthprise, Wokie worked for 18 years at the National Youth Leadership Council, serving as senior vice president. For part of that time she

also worked for UNICEF in Liberia, where she coordinated the Support to War-Affected Youth Project, the Juvenile Justice Initiative, African Girl Education Initiative, and Child Friendly Spaces for internally displaced children. Wokie received her master’s degree in education administration from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and her bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University. Wokie is a widely-traveled speaker and author, who has written extensively on service-learning and diversity. She is a native of Liberia.

Tom Weber hosts the 11am hour of the Daily Circuit on MPR news.

Cyrus N. White is principal consultant at The South Cabin Group, a St. Louis-based firm helping nonprofit boards govern with confidence, skill and intended results. In Minnesota, Russ serves on the board of directors of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Cyrus has a bachelor’s degree from Mars Hill University and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School

of Management.

Jay Wilkinson is a lifelong entrepreneur and longtime business owner. As a board member of several nonprofits, he understands the importance of utilizing the web to communicate and build relationships with constituents. As an educator, he has trained thousands of nonprofit fundraisers, marketers and executives on topics ranging from marketing and technology to the internet. He

has appeared on CNN and other national news outlets discussing how emerging technologies impact nonprofits and is considered a leading authority on the proper use of the web as a tool to enhance the core mission of any organization. Jay currently serves as the founder and CEO of Firespring—a Nebraska-based marketing and internet services company that provides branded donor pages, comprehensive website packages and donor management tools to more than 3,000 clients worldwide.

Chalonne Wilson is the community leadership program associate of the Wilder Foundation where she leads the Neighborhood Leadership Program, which develops the leadership capacity of individuals wishing to be more engaged within their communities through skill building and networking. She also leads an emerging program called the Community Equity Pipeline, which aims to

address racial disparities through an immersive experience engaging people of color in legislative advocacy skill building, decision-making processes at the state capitol, and leadership development. Furthermore, Chalonne is an alumna of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Spanish studies and anthropology. Currently, she sits on the Headwaters Foundation Social Change Fund Committee and the selection committee of the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute of Nexus Community Partners.

Mike Wynne is the president and CEO of EMERGE Community Development, and has led the organization since its launch in 2006. Before that, he served in several positions with Pillsbury United Communities, EMERGE’s heritage organization. In this position Mike has led the development of a portfolio of highly acclaimed public/private partnerships, community development initiatives and

entrepreneurial initiatives. Mike earned his B.A. in sociology and urban studies from Hamline University. He has completed graduate certifications in nonprofit management and finance at the University of St. Thomas, The James Shannon Institute for Renewing Community Leadership, The Executive Leadership Institute at the University of Michigan; and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Mike serves on several nonprofit boards of directors and is currently the board chair of Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities.

Kabo Yang is principal consultant of Legend Consulting Services, an independent practice she founded with an emphasis on management and leadership. She has worked with nonprofit organizations on projects including strategic planning, leadership development, community engagement, fundraising and team development. Kabo is active on nonprofit boards, currently serving

on the boards of CAPI USA, Minnesota Food Association, MN Hmong Chamber of Commerce, and Galore: Professional Hmong Women’s Network. She also serves on advisory committees such as the Asian Women Business Fellowship for the Asian Economic Development Association and Volunteer Leadership for Neighbors, Inc. Kabo has a B.S. in business administration from Metropolitan State University, an M.A. in organizational leadership from St. Catherine’s University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University.

Renae Youngs is director of research and evaluation at the Minnesota State Arts Board. In that role, she is tasked with documenting the impact of the arts across the state. Renae has also worked as an evaluation consultant in informal learning environments ranging from art museums to zoos helping clients to clarify their goals, design effective programs and exhibitions, learn about their

visitors or audiences, and document the processes and outcomes of their work. Her professional interests include evaluation capacity building and the use and usability of evaluation findings, and she is also active in professional service promoting institutions’ work with diverse audiences.



EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE

Designed with our attendees in mind, this year’s Exhibitor Showcase brings you the solutions you need to help your organization succeed! MCN encourages you to browse the products and services of the sector partners listed on the following pages. We’re hoping the following features will help make your conference as enjoyable as it is valuable:

• Coffee and refreshments at various locations throughout the Exhibitor Showcase on both days• MINNCOR coffee lounges throughout the concourse with comfortable seating and high-top tables for convenient networking• Opening Reception located in the main concourse on Thursday afternoon• Dessert bar in various locations throughout the Exhibitor Showcase following Friday’s Awards Luncheon

MCN Exhibitor HuntParticipate in the 2015 MCN Annual Conference Exhibitor Hunt! Throughout the conference, resource exhibitors are displaying information about their services and products especially for nonprofits. Take some time to visit the exhibits, learn how they might help your organization and be entered into a prize drawing.

Complete an RFP, exchange business cards or simply engage in a conversation with an exhibitor and receive a stamp on your exhibitor hunt card (in your conference folder). Visit with and collect stamps from at least 35 service providers to be entered to win a variety of great prizes, including:

Drop your completed exhibitor hunt card off at the registration table by 2:30 p.m. on Friday to be entered. Winners will be posted at the registration table at 3 p.m. Winners will also be announced on Twitter with the hashtag #MCN15hunt. If winners are unable to pick up their prizes at the conference, they will be notified by phone or email. Good luck!

• Toshiba Touch-screen Laptop• $250 Visa Gift Card - courtesy of Eide Bailly• Samsung Streaming Blu-Ray Player• $50 Target Gift Cards (two separate winners) - courtesy of Print Solutions • $25 Muffeleta Cafe Gift Card - courtesy of Sunrise Banks

• $50 American Express Gift Card - courtesy of DonorPerfect• Free Registration to 2016 MCN Annual Conference in Duluth (two separate winners)• Advanced Screening Passes to “He Named Me Malala”• Copy of America’s Nonprofit Sector• Copy of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Journeys

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SiteImprove.....Booth 9Stop by and visit SiteImprove, sponsors of the 2015 MCN Annual Conference, and enter to win a FitBit Fitness Tracker.

Olsen Thielen CPAs.....Booth 15Stop by for a chance to win a gift basket with a wide assortment of Aveda items.

Firespring.....Booth 22Visit the integrated marketing experts at Firespring and enter for a chance to win a $100 American Express gift card.

Greater Than Creative.....Booth 25Stop by the Greater Than Creative booth to snap a quick photo of your “light bulb moment” and then share it with us via email ([email protected]) or Twitter (@gr8rthancre8ive, #lightbulbmoment) for a chance to win a free one-day workshop.

CW Technology.....Booth 26Get to know the folks at CW Technology and enter for a chance to win an HP OfficeJet Pro 6000 printer.

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest.....Booth 37Raffle for five (5) total weekend “Board Retreats” (up to 16 attendees) with complimentary coffee & pastry service.

Science Museum of Minnesota.....Booth 40Take a moment to visit the Science Museum’s Computer Education department and enter for a chance to win a free computer class (value: $159).

Radisson Blu Mall of America.....Booth 42Stop by booth #42 and enter for a chance to win a one-night stay in a Superior Guestroom at the luxurious Radisson Blu Mall of America.

Abdo, Eick & Meyers.....Booth 44Visit with our friends from Abdo, Eick & Meyers and enter for a chance to win a Wine & Dine basket, including a bottle of wine, wine opener, gourmet chocolate and $100 gift card to Spoon and Stable.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.....Booth 45SMU Gift Basket - SMU branded items, including a sweatshirt, coffee mug, iPad holder, and more.

The College of St. Scholastica.....Booth 51Strike up a conversation with the folks at the College of St. Scholastica booth and enter for a chance to win a hand-crafted (and made in MN) Duluth Pack.

OfficeMax/Office Depot.....Booth 69Visit MCN cost-saving partners OfficeMax/Office Depot and enter to win a $75 OfficeMax gift card.

Be sure to stop by the below booths, engage these resource experts in conversation and enter for a chance to win some great prizes!

EXHIBITOR GIVEAWAYS

*Prize descriptions may not represent exact prize offered in all cases. Visit designated exhibitors for more information.


Abdo, Eick, and Meyers, LLP 44www.aemcpas.com Abdo, Eick & Meyers LLP is a CPA firm providing high-quality, affordable audit and accounting services to 100+ nonprofit agencies in Minnesota . Established in 1963, our staff of over 100 professionals located in Mankato and Edina are ready to add your agency as our next highly-satisfied client!

APRA Minnesota Bwww.apra-mn.orgAPRA-MN is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes and supports professionals in the field of prospect development. APRA-MN provides high-quality networking and educational opportunities for its members - and all fundraising professionals interested in prospect development work.

Aurora Consulting 23 www.auroraconsult.comAurora Consulting provides customized solutions for nonprofits across the state and nationally for organizational development, leadership and governance, performance management and evaluation, and strategic planning . We work in partnership with clients to co-create a process based in the strengths and knowledge of the client, our expertise and the most current research .

Bloomerang 34 www.bloomerang.coBloomerang helps nonprofit organizations to reach, engage and retain the advocates they depend on to achieve their vision for a better world . Our cloud-based donor management application is rooted in principles of philanthropy, simple to use and focused on empowering your team to achieve remarkable results through enhanced donor loyalty .

Boyum & Barenscheer, PLLP, 20Certified Public Accountants www.boybarcpa.comNonprofit organizations repeatedly put their trust in B&B’s 50 talented people to provide high quality client services . Tax and audit services in addition to bookkeeping, outsourced accounting and QuickBooks support are available from experienced CPAs . This “Top 25” metro area full service CPA firm is the right size with a stable history and culture to attract and keep top personnel to meet your most demanding needs .

Byte Technology 47 www.byte-technology.com At Byte Technology, we understand that creating a successful website for nonprofits isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” undertaking . By choosing the right tools for your organization, Byte Technology can help you create online strategies that foster engagement with your volunteers and donors —allowing you to build stronger relations with the people that matter most .

Carpenter, Evert and Associates 24www.carpenterevert.comCarpenter, Evert and Associates is a Twin Cities certified public accounting firm . We specialize in non-profit audit and accounting services and have been serving the community since 1985 . At Carpenter Evert, we understand the complexities of the non-profit world and are committed to providing customized, one-on-one service and professional results .

Charities Review Council 71www.smartgivers.orgCharities Review Council’s mission is to mobilize informed donors and accountable nonprofits for the greater good . Through cloud-based nonprofit technical assistance, responsive customer service, nonprofit learning communities, and donor education, we are building a culture of philanthropy where donors and nonprofits are engaged partners, working together toward stronger communities .

CTV North Suburbs 27 www.CTVNorthSuburbs.orgCTV North Suburbs provides a variety of community television, media and web services, including training, equipment and production assistance, to individuals and nonprofit organizations who want to produce high quality, cost effective video programs that will communicate their message, inform their publics, and showcase their activities.

Bremer Bank 2 612-782-1974 www.bremer.comBremer Financial Corporation is a privately held, $10 billion regional financial services company jointly owned by the Otto Bremer Foundation and Bremer employees . The company is headquartered in St . Paul and provides a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, investment, trust and insurance products and services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin .

CBIZ 8www.cbiz.comMCN Cost Savings Partner! We have comprehensive payroll services including: fully integrated web-hosted technology and services – Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance, 401(k), Flex, and Cobra Administration . CBIZ also provides its clients with professional business and financial services including: tax and financial consulting, governance and risk management, valuation services and more .

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 5 Wendy Hoveland952 .356 .3870www.ajg.comArthur J . Gallagher & Co . (AJG) is a full service benefits and insurance services firm . We take a strategic approach to benefits, focusing on overall cost containment, health and productivity of your organization . As an MCN cost savings partner, AJG can help you find the right solutions . To learn more, please contact Wendy Hoveland at 952 .356 .3870 .

EXHIBITORS ALPHABETICAL

BergenKDV 6www.bergankdv.comBerganKDV is dedicated to helping nonprofits improve their health and organizational performance by providing actionable advice and comprehensive solutions to meet their specific needs . Our areas of expertise include audit and 990 services, financial assessments, organizational consulting, technology solutions, outsourced bookkeeping and payroll services .Alliance of Nonprofits for 52

Insurance, Risk Retention Group Julie Bernhardjbernhard@insurancefornonprofits .orgwww.ani-rrg.orgThe Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance, RRG (ANI) provides liability insurance to more than 6,000 nonprofit organizations in 32 states and DC and is itself a 501(c)(3) nonprofit . ANI’s sole purpose is to serve other nonprofits by providing better insurance coverages and tools to prevent losses in the first place .

College of St. Scholastica 51 218-723-6000 www.css.eduThe College of St . Scholastica was founded in 1912 with six students . Now with over 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students, 83 online and on-campus programs and eight Minnesota campuses, much has changed . But our founding values - community, hospitality, respect, stewardship, love of learning - remain the same .



CW Technology 26 www.cwtechnology.comCW Technology provides managed technology services to nonprofit organizations across Minnesota . CW has invested in the tools and the people to deliver process driven solutions that provide our clients with the consistent results that they expect . CW also provides Shoretel phone system solutions, video solutions, and printing services .

Firespring 22 www.firespring.orgFirespring provides stunning websites with the tools you need, all in one place, helping nonprofits to raise money, manage donors, organize volunteers and conduct events through a beautiful and powerful online presence . As a certified B Corp, we leverage our people, products and profit as a force for good .

GiveMN 62 www.givemn.orgGiveMN .org is an online and mobile-friendly resource that has helped thousands of nonprofits and schools raise over $72 million since 2009 . GiveMN .org is also an “online marketplace” featuring giving opportunities and donor tools for people who care about Minnesota . Learn more about the free tools GiveMN provides nonprofits, schools and individual fundraisers to raise more money online and engage supporters .

Greater Than Creative 25 www.greaterthancreative.comDo you have a great idea? Greater Than Creative can help you turn it into reality . Through custom consulting and workshops, Greater Than Creative helps you develop your ideas and solutions and implement them in a simple, rapid, and effective way . Be creative . And then be greater .

GTS Educational Events 21www.mngts.orgGTS (formerly known as Government Training Services) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to provide conferences, workshops, consulting and project management exclusively for educational purposes and exclusively for public sector and non-profits in Minnesota . We bring 34 years of talent and experience to the table . Stop by booth #21 and learn more!

H Wooley Accounting and Tax 68www.hwooleyaccounting.com At H Wooley Accounting and Tax, I work closely with my clients to understand their specific needs and help them to realize their company goals by making the accounting/payroll portion of their business run smoothly—so they can concentrate on the “business” end of their business . I specialize in accounting, payroll processing, budgeting, and tax return preparation .

Hamline University 19School of Business www.hamline.edu/business/The Hamline School of Business prepares students for leadership in the government, business or nonprofit sectors . Dedicated to delivering theory to practice education, programs are designed for working adults . Hamline offers a Master in Public Administration, a Doctorate in Public Administration, a Master in Nonprofit Management and a Master of Business Administration . For more information, contact 651-523-2284 or hsb@hamline .edu .

HRx, Inc. 57 www.hrxcellence.comHRx has partnered with 200+ Minnesota nonprofits providing practical HR management consulting solutions: HR audits, strategies, employee handbooks, HR tools, employee issues, and filling key HR operational gaps . Arlene Vernon’s lively, high-content Supervising Smart training and speaking topics include leadership, engagement, culture, buddy-to-boss, interviewing, performance, harassment and other custom programs .

Interlinx Associates 36www.interlinxassociates.comInterlinx Associates is a consulting firm focused on Customer/Constituent Relationship Management technology . We support Salesforce .com for Non-profits through the Salesforce .com Foundation, which donates the first ten licenses (a $15,000 value) . Manage your donors, sponsors, and busi-ness relationships . Stop by for information and enter our drawing to win a giant rubber duck!

J. Murphy & Associates 72www.jmurphyassociates.com J . Murphy & Associates is a Minneapolis-based firm that provides full-service development, marketing, communications, event management and creative design services . Our collaborative team of experts offers flexible, cost-effective support that is focused on delivering greater ROI for our clients toward achieving fundraising goals .

Lead With Agility, LLC 65 www.leadwithagility.comLead With Agility provides leaders with the opportunity to connect and learn from the experience and wisdom of other leaders through “tackle your challenges” peer-coaching circles, interactive Coaching Skills for Leaders & Managers trainings, and practical, confidence-building coaching . Debbie Okerlund, executive coach & trainer has partnered with leaders from over 200 organizations .

LegalCORPS 59 www.legalcorps.orgLegalCORPS provides free assistance in non-litigation business law matters to low-income owners of small businesses, small nonprofit organizations and low-income innovators in Minnesota through the services of volunteer attorneys . A nonprofit itself, LegalCORPs’ mission is to expand access to the legal system to many who otherwise would be left out .

Humphrey School of 10Public Affairs 612-624-3800hhhadmit@umn .eduwww.hhh.umn.eduThe Humphrey School supports, educates, and inspires innovative leaders to advance the common good in a diverse world . With graduate programs in public affairs and nonprofit management, and the renowned Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center, the Humphrey School can help you and your organization become more effective in creating change .

The Design Company 55 Pat Kaufmanpat@thedesigncompany .comwww.thedesigncompany.comThe Design Company is a full-service graphic communications firm committed to producing socially, aesthetically and fiscally responsible print, branding and user interface design for its customers . For decades, this women-owned business has been “having fun, doing good work and paying it forward” in the spirit of the public benefit corporation model .

The Improve Group 63-64 651-315-8919info@theimprovegroup .comwww.theimprovegroup.comThe Improve Group conducts rigorous studies to help organizations make the most of information, navigate complexity, and ensure their investments lead to meaningful, sustained impact . Based in St . Paul, Minnesota, The Improve Group provides research, evaluation, capacity-building, needs assessment, strategic planning, and policy and systems thinking for organizations locally, nationally, and internationally . More information at www .theimprovegroup .com .


MAP for Nonprofits 18 www.mapfornonprofits.orgMAP for Nonprofits unleashes the power of nonprofits by helping them lead, govern and operate effectively . Consulting services include strategic development, accounting, finance, board recruitment/training, business plans, legal, leadership development, technology, marketing, communications and realignments . As a nonprofit, MAP understands nonprofits and offers a pricing structure that makes services accessible .

McNamara Alumni Center 48mac-events.orgThe McNamara Alumni Center is a bold architectural gem on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus . With ten rooms all on the first floor, it is a popular conference center . Voted Best Meeting Venue by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine 2007-2012, McNamara has many conveniences, including an adjacent parking ramp and hotel and award-winning D’Amico Catering .

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 37www.marriott.comExperience a re-energized hotel near Minneapolis offering an ideal location, nestled amongst walking paths and perfect for outdoor excursions, yet close to highways and attractions . The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, a premier hotel in Minnetonka, provides a haven for relaxing and socializing with an open lobby and MI Greatroom, a perfect spot to work or play . With over 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a scenic outdoor patio, this hotel is the ultimate venue for both board retreats and fundraising galas .

Minnesota Bank & Trust 35 www.mnbankandtrust.comAt Minnesota Bank & Trust we believe a healthy nonprofit sector is vital to a healthy community . MB&T is owned by Heartland Financial USA, Inc ., a $6 .5 billion financial services company with 89 banking and loan productions offices across 18 states .

Minnesota Community Action APartnership (MinnCAP)www.minncap.org Minnesota Community Action Partnership is made up of member organizations in communities across Minnesota . Our members are Community Action agencies that offer the last local line of defense for families in need . Community Action Agencies invest in people and communities by responding to people’s immediate and long-term needs . Their explicit goal is to help customers move toward economic independence, growth, well-being and opportunity .

Monitor Liability Managers, LLC 58www.monitorliability.com Monitor provides Directors and Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability Insurance with optional Fiduciary Liability Insurance . Our comprehensive policy addresses the unique risks nonprofits face . With more than 20 years of nonprofit experience, A+ rated coverage and a special discounted rate for MCN members, Monitor offers the protection you need .

Nonprofit Insurance Advisors 58www.nonprofitinsuranceadvisors.orgNonprofit Insurance Advisors (NIA) is a service of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits . With an insider’s perspective on the scope and scale of the nonprofit sector’s insurance needs, NIA will go that extra mile for organizations of all types and sizes by identifying and brokering cost-effective coverage specific to that organization .

Nonprofits Assistance Fund 41www.nonprofitsassistancefund.orgNonprofits Assistance Fund helps nonprofits build sustainable organizations by providing financial advice, loans, trainings and resources . Our financial experts help nonprofits strengthen their capacity to address unexpected events, finance new opportunities, and realize strategic goals .

OfficeMax/Office Depot 69www.officemaxworkplace.comOfficeMax/Office Depot is a leader in business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products . MCN members receive discounts on office products, print and document services, cleaning and breakroom products, furniture, and technology products online and in both OfficeMax and Office Depot retail stores across the country! Contact Laura Stevens at Laura .Stevens@officedepot .com .

Olsen Thielen CPAs 15www.otcpas.comOlsen Thielen CPAs provides NFP organizations technical and quality services that help them address today’s problems . In addition to audit, tax, and compliance reporting services we have extensive experience with exempt status and unrelated business income tax issues . We also assist clients with internal control reviews, financial reporting, cash flows, strategic planning and many other areas .

MINNCOR 1customer-service@minncor .comwww.minncor.comMINNCOR Industries is a self-sufficient division of the Minnesota Department of Corrections . We provide services that benefit the community by operating a dynamic and profitable business . MINNCOR operates with statewide nonprofit organizations, producing items such as casework and cabinetry, residential furniture, and an array of printing services .

Mutual of America 3952 .820 .0089minneapolis@mutualofamerica .comwww.mutualofamerica.comMutual of America has partnered with MCN and their members for over 20 years! We offer a wide variety of retirement plans for employers and organizations of all types and size, including 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs . We work directly with our clients, so there are no brokers or third-party administrators required . We look forward to speaking with you . For more information, please visit us at mutualofamerica .com .


Metropolitan State University 7612-659-7290com .graduateprograms@metrostate .eduwww.metrostate.edu/msweb/explore/gradstudies/masters/mpnaMetropolitan State University offers three distinct master’s programs, each 40 credits—the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration, and Master of Public Administration, plus a 16-credit graduate certificate in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management . Students can choose classroom or online courses .

Mahoney Ulbrich 12Christiansen & Russ651-227-6695info@mucr .comwww.mucr.comMahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ is a full service Twin Cities based public accounting firm with extensive experience in the nonprofit industry . We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen .



Open Window Productions 49www.open-window-production.comCreative video content carefully crafted to propel your fundraising and marketing efforts . We will build a personal relationship with you and your organization to help you share the great work you do with donors and supporters . Services include: scripting, shooting, editing, motion graphics, and more .

Practical Leadership LLC 73 www.practicalleadership.comPractical Leadership specializes in leadership strategy, organizational development and professional advancement . Ann Anderson MA, lead consultant, is an expert strategist building stronger organizations by aligning people around smart strategy for optimal results . Services include: strategic planning, capabilities management, collaboration between board members and leaders, individual coaching and team development .

Print Solutions 54 www.printsolutionsmn.comPrint Solutions understands that nonprofits are often short on both time and money . You want the best product and service for a price that will let you do what you do best . We can help . From direct mail, variable data and design to printing, posters, small brochures to annual reports . We do it all on time and within your budget . And we will work to make your job easier, so you can use your time helping our community .

Printz.com 39www.printz.comPrintz™ is a local print shop in Minneapolis Minnesota that specializes in fast, short-run full color printing and direct mail services at affordable prices . We offer full color printing at an affordable cost with fast next-day delivery . We provide the best quality mailing lists and work with your mailing lists to insure the best possible delivery rate . Stop by and see what Printz can do for your nonprofit!

Professional Fundraising 17Counsel of Minnesotawww.pfcmn.comThere is no cost for an assessment of your organizations needs (preliminary meetings) . Once an objective has been determined, PFCMN provides the following services to meet your organizations needs:

• Feasibility Studies• Campaign Planning• Advancement Planning• Consulting• Public Relations

Radisson Blu Mall of America 42www.radissonblumoa.comUnique . Stylish . Entirely Radisson Blu . The Radisson Blu Mall of America is the 2nd new Radisson Blu to open in North America . Upper-upscale by industry definition . First class in any other language . High on design and style, all wrapped up in a “Yes I Can!” attitude .

Redpath and Company 61www.redpathcpas.comRedpath and Company is a 140-person accounting firm providing proactive, innovative, and value driven CPA services to not-for-profit entities . Redpath is committed to the NFP community and has a dedicated team providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to 100+ not-for-profit organizations, including those with diverse revenue streams and operations .

ResultsPlus from Metafile 11www.resultsplussoftware.comResultsPlus nonprofit CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) software enables you to design and implement major donor cultivation strategies, foster your growing recurring gifts program, send appointments to officers “in the field” via iCal email attachments, segment your constituents in innumerable ways and much more . Learn more at resultsplussoftware .com .

Roo Solutions 48www.roosolutions.netRoo Solutions provides human resources, training, facilitation and business process improvement services to nonprofit organizations . We create practical systems and tools that fit the culture, engage the workforce and develop organizational capabilities . If you need help hiring great people, developing leaders at all levels or improving your business processes, contact Roo today .

Saint Mary’s University 45of Minnesotawww.smumn.eduSaint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers adult learners masters level education in Arts and Cultural Management, Human Development, Human Resource Management, Management, Organizational Leadership and Philanthropy & Development . These programs offer relevant and rigorous curricula taught by knowledgeable practitioners; a holistic subject approach combining theory and real world experience .

Science Museum of Minnesota 40Computer Educationwww.comped.smm.org Quality training from Minnesota’s most respected training center for almost 30 years! Topics include MS Office 2010/2013 (365), SharePoint, databases, networking, programming, desktop publishing, web development & design and social media . Training environment: Instructor-led, hands-on, half-days, interactive and quick paced . Location: Science Museum or client-site . The Science Museum of Minnesota’s Computer Education Center has a reputation for providing solid, value-based computer training .

Strategic Consulting & Coaching 66 www.strategic-cc.comAs a specialized, nonprofit consulting firm, Strategic Consulting & Coaching is uniquely qualified to assist nonprofits large to small as they grow and change . We specialize in:

• Nonprofit leadership transition and executive search services • Building capacity through strategic planning and program assessment • Leadership training and development tools for nonprofits

Streamworks 60www.streamworksmn.comStreamworks is an integrated marketing communications company specializing in donor acquisition and awareness campaigns for non-profits .

Streamworks offers: • Data Programming & Profiling: we can leverage your database to increase response rates and find new donors that look like your best givers . • Printing & Direct Mail Production • Website Design • Social Media

SiteImprove 9855-748-3467siteimprove.comSiteimprove’s Web Governance Suite helps organizations manage and maintain their websites through quality assurance, policy, accessibility, analytics, SEO analysis, and performance response-all in one tool .

St. Catherine University 53651-690-6933graduate_study@stkate .eduwww.stkate.edu/graduateThe MAOL program educates women and men to engage the heart, mind and spirit of organizations . Through rigorous academic training and personal and professional leadership development, the program prepares effective, ethical and enduring leaders for an array of professional work in for-profits, nonprofits and the public sector .


SUCCESS Computer Consulting 43 www.sccnet.comFor over 20 years, SUCCESS Computer Consulting has helped Minnesota nonprofit organizations realize the true promise of technology . We provide network managed service support, cloud services, help desk, patch management, technology strategy consulting, business intelligence, and collaboration and communication technologies .

Takoda Creative 33www.takodacreative.comA creative services firm passionate about creating memorable communications that connect your brand to your audience . Our expertise includes strategic planning, design development and tactical implementation of web and print communications . It’s our mission to provide brilliant creative to the non-profit community at a cost savings compared with agency rates .

thedatabank, gbc 38www.thedatabank.comThe Databank is web-based software, designed to manage relationships with donors, volunteers, activists and supporters . All of your data is in one place, customized to meet your needs . We offer unlimited training and support, making it very affordable, even for smaller organizations . Stop by our booth to learn more!

Toscano Advisors 21ToscanoAdvisors.comToscano Advisors consults with nonprofit organizations utilizing a network of experienced specialists meeting organizational and individual needs in diagnostics, planning, governance, board training, fundraising, capital campaigns, recruitment, leadership mentoring, marketing and communications, brand management, social media, and merger and acquisition .

Trail Blazer Campaign Services 13www.trailblz.comTrail Blazer’s donor management software is in the top 12 for best nonprofit fundraising software . It’s affordable, comprehensive and easy to use . Included for free are: all the modules, donation forms, event tools, mass email, training & tech support and smartphone access . Mobile card swiping and text to give available, too . 1-866-988-0899 www .trailblz .com

Transit for Livable 67Communities www.tlcminnesota.orgFounded in 1996 and is located in St . Paul, Transit for Livable Communities is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to reform Minnesota’s transportation system . Through advocacy, community organizing, and research, we promote a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, bicycling, and thoughtful development . Today, Transit for Livable Communities is the largest transportation advocacy organization in Minnesota, with nearly 10,000 advocates and members .

Unemployment Services Trust 46www.chooseust.orgFounded by nonprofits for nonprofits, the Unemployment Services Trust (UST) provides 501(c)(3)s with a safe, cost-effective alternative to state unemployment insurance . UST helps members save millions annually through claims management, hearing representation, claim audits and simplified reporting . Join more than 2,000 nonprofits nationwide and request a Savings Evaluation at www .ChooseUST .org .

University of St. Thomas, 32Department of Organization Learning & Development www.stthomas.edu/CELCEarn an Ed .D . in Organization Development & Change or a Master of Arts in Human Resource and Change Leadership at the University of St . Thomas . Our programs prepare students to be agents of change and reflective practitioners ready for challenges in the immediate and distant future . Visit www .stthomas .edu/celc

University of St. Thomas, 70Executive and Professional Development www.stthomas.edu/execed/Working in close collaboration with the University’s Center for Nonprofit Management, we offer executive education and professional development programs to build the leadership capacity of individuals and the organizations they serve by providing the knowledge and career growth needed for success . MCN members receive a 15 percent discount on any nonprofit class! Any of our programs can be customized to meet your specific organizational needs . We are committed to helping you ‘Do Good Better .’

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 68Continuing Educationwww.uwec.edu/ce Because your work is more than just a job . Advance your knowledge and skills-become the professional you want to be with UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education programs for Nonprofit Professionals . Choose from our Nonprofit Management Certificate or Professional Grant Writing Certificate . Courses begin in Hudson, WI, Spring 2016 .

Uptown Plumbing and Heating 47www.calluptown.comUptown Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has been serving the community for 100 years . It’s important to us to continuously extend our support to those living in our community . If you are hosting a fundraiser, or you are a nonprofit organization and would like to learn more about Uptown’s Community of Care program, please stop by our booth to learn more or contact questions@CallUptown .com .

Vanco Payment Solutions 16www.vancopayments.comVanco Payment Solutions provides the specialized payment solutions that enable nonprofit organizations to stay focused on the heart of their mission . The company’s experienced team helps more 30,000 clients, including 15,000 nonprofits, maximize revenue stream while making it more convenient for donors and patrons to give on a regular basis .

Venture Bank 14www.venturebankonline.comVenture Bank is a privately-held bank with assets of $500 million that proudly serves the small business community . We take great pride in bringing value to every business relationship through creative, flexible and tailored banking solutions . Venture Bank is headquartered in Bloomington and also has offices in Golden Valley, Eagan and Roseville .

Wiser Wolf 65www.wiserwolf.comWiser Wolf builds your culture and capacity . Principals, Sheila Terryll and Mark Hiemenz, each bring more than 20 years of a rich, multi-sector work history in leadership and strategy . We believe that facilitating change is best done in partnership . Working together brings greater impact, faster results, and a lot more fun!


Wipfli LLP 4www.wipfli.comYou’re working hard to make your community a better place . Wipfli’s professionals in the nonprofit and government practice will help you keep your organization in compliance and serving your community . Wipfli provides services—specifically for nonprofit organizations—such as audit, accounting, tax, information technology, human resources, fraud and forensic exams, training and education, process improvement and workflow analysis, leadership development, and strategic planning .

Xcel Energy 50www.xcelenergy.com/Energy_SolutionsAt Xcel Energy, we work hard to deliver clean, safe, reliable energy at a competitive price . We recognize that energy is fundamental to the quality of people’s lives and the economic health of our communities . We also know that our customers rely on us around the clock, and we take that responsibility seriously .


Vote for the MCN Board of Directors! Members of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) will select the next five directors for the upcoming three-year board term (2016-2018). MCN’s nonprofit members can cast a ballot at the 2015 MCN Annual Conference on October 1-2, and online start-ing Monday, October 5. Each MCN nonprofit member organization is eligible to cast a single ballot with up to five votes.

MCN’s board election process is competitive and your vote counts! The following eight candidates have been selected by MCN’s Board Nominating Committee to be on this year’s ballot for five open positions:

Jonah WeinbergExecutive Director,

Autism Society of Minnesota,St. Paul

Angie MillerExecutive Director,

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

(incumbent)

Ernesto VelezExecutive Director,Centro Campesino,

Owatonna(incumbent)

Cameron Bloom Kruger President & CEO,

Duluth Children’s Museum,Duluth

(incumbent)

Thomas AdamsPresident & CEO,

Better Futures Minnesota,Minneapolis

Erich MischeExecutive Director,

Spare Key,Minneapolis

Sue Speakman-GomezPresident,

HousingLink,Minneapolis(incumbent)

Susan Estee Executive Director,

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, Grand Rapids

(incumbent)

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Voting will close on Friday, October 9. The five candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected as MCN’s next board members. Proportional voting is allowed, so you may distribute your five votes among one or more candidates, or place all five votes with a single candidate.

How do I vote?Your conference packet contains a ballot. Simply take the ballot to the MCN exhibit to cast your vote. Your MCN Member ID, required to cast your organization’s vote, can be found on your conference nametag (bottom left-hand corner). MCN members who do not cast a vote at the 2015 MCN Annual Conference will receive an email the following Monday with instructions on how to cast a vote electronically.

Who at my organization can vote?Each organization may only cast one ballot. Any member of your organization may cast the ballot, but only one will be counted. In the event that more than one ballot is received, only the first ballot cast will be counted.

How do I know my organization is a member?Your organization’s member ID appears on your conference nametag. According to MCN’s bylaws, only nonprofit members are eligible to cast a ballot.

MCN BOARD CANDIDATES

Learn more about this year’s candidates and watch candidate videos at http://bit.ly/1W5Hnqo


MCN StaffClark Biegler, Policy AnalystAndrew Bocher, Emerging Nonprofit Specialist Susie Brown, Public Policy DirectorMark Buenaflor, Operations AssistantChristina Casey, Nonprofit Services Assistant Shelly Chamberlain, Director of Operations and Human Re-sourcesElizabeth Coco, VISTA Project CoordinatorCatherine Dahlberg, Inclusion and Engagement Resource Spe-cialistKate Fridley, VISTA Leader Ben Horowitz, Policy AdvocateMaria Isley, Northeast Minnesota Regional Coordinator Becky Johnson, AccountantAmyJo Lennartson, South Central/Southwest Minnesota Regional CoordinatorNan Madden, Minnesota Budget Project DirectorPaul Masiarchin, Program DirectorShannon McCarville, Program CoordinatorChristina McGee, Nonprofit Insurance Advisors Office Assistant Andrew Morse, Nonprofit Insurance Advisors Senior Insurance ConsultantLaura Mortensen, Minnesota Budget Project Communications Manager Ann Mosey, Southeast Minnesota Regional Coordinator Joe Pederson, West Central Minnesota Regional CoordinatorJon Pratt, Executive DirectorRinal Ray, Public Policy AdvocateSondra Reis, Associate DirectorEmily Steinmetz, Central Minnesota Regional CoordinatorCaitlin Swanson, Communications CoordinatorPaul Vliem, Development Project CoordinatorJohn Wurm, Membership & Communications Director

2015 MCN Board of DirectorsRobert Benes, Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. Cameron C. Bloom Kruger, Duluth Children’s Museum Amy Brugh, Amy Brugh Consulting Bobbi Cordano, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Susan Estee, Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Tracy Fischman, Prepare + Prosper Molly Greenman, The Family Partnership Rodolfo Gutierrez, Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER) Kenza Hadj-Moussa, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Lynn Hunt, Happy Dancing Turtle Mary Jones, YWCA of Minneapolis Cathy Maes, Loaves & Fishes MN Angie Miller, Community Action Duluth Kathy Potter, Access of the Red River Valley Lori Saroya, Bush Foundation FellowSheila Smith, Minnesota Citizens for the ArtsSue Speakman-Gomez, HousingLink Jarell Skinner-Roy, College Possible Susan Strandberg, Three Rivers Community Action Chris Taylor, Minnesota Historical Society Ernesto Velez, Centro Campesino Melinda Wedzina, Feeding Our Communities Partners Fartun Weli, Isuroon

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is the statewide assocation of over 2,100 nonprofit organizations. Through its website, resource publications, workshops and events, cost-saving programs and advocacy, MCN continually works to inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector.

Minnesota Community Action PartnershipMinnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) is made up of member organizations in communities across Minnesota. Our members are Community Action agencies that offer the last local line of defense for families in need. Community Action Agencies invest in people and communities by responding to people’s immediate and long-term needs. Their explicit goal is to help customers move toward economic independence, growth, well-being and opportunity.

MinnCAP StaffArnie Anderson, CCAP, Executive DirectorJim Gehrke, Director of Entrepreneurial Development & CommunicationsPam Johnson, Director of Member Strategies, Research and DevelopmentChristina McCoy, Director of Policy, Development and InitiativesLeah Pauletti, CCAP, Fiscal Director

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Justice AllianceMinnesota VoiceMinnesota Waldorf SchoolMinnesota Women of Today FoundationMinnesota Women’s ConsortiumMinnesota Youth Intervention Programs

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and Development CouncilsMn Association of Criminal Defense

LawyersMN Dental Hygienists’ AssociationMN Lakes & Rivers AdvocatesMN Neighborhoods Organizing for

ChangeMn Spay Neuter Assistance ProgMN350MnSEIAModel Cities of St. Paul, Inc.Modulo de Informacion, Recursos y

Apoyo, MIRAMomentum EnterprisesMontessori Training Center of MinnesotaMOREMorris Park PlayersMorrison County Animal Humane

SocietyMorrison County Historical SocietyMorton Cure Paralysis FundMother of Mercy FoundationMount Olivet Lutheran ChurchMounted Eagles, Inc.MRCI FoundationMu Performing ArtsMulticultural Kids NetworkMusic For MemoriesMusical Instrument MuseumMuslim American SocietyMVNAMyers-Wilkins Community School

CollaborativemyHealth for Teens & Young AdultsNacel Open Door, Inc.NAMI Southeast MinnesotaNARAL Pro-Choice MinnesotaNational Alliance on Mental Illness of

MinnesotaNational Association of Social Workers -

Minnesota ChapterNational Association of the Remodeling

Industry

National Ataxia FoundationNational Collegiate Conference

AssociationNational Council of Jewish Women, Inc.

- MinneapolisNational Council on Family RelationsNational Eagle Center/EagleWatch Inc.national Handicap Housing InstitueNational Marrow Donor ProgramNational Multiple Sclerosis Society,

Upper Midwest ChapterNational Parkinson Foundation

MinnesotaNational Wildlife Rehabilitators

AssociationNational Youth Leadership CouncilNative American Community

Development InstituteNative Youth Alliance of MinnesotaNeighborhood Development Alliance,

Inc.Neighborhood Development CenterNeighborhood Energy ConnectionNeighborhood HouseNeighbors, Inc.Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship

ProgramNephros MinistriesNettie & FriendsNetwork for the Development of Children

of African DescentNew Pathways, Inc.Newgate Education and Training Center,

Inc.Newtrax, IncNexus Community PartnersNey Environmental Education FoundationNF Inc. MinnesotaNice Ride MinnesotaNo Dog Left BehindNokomis East Neighborhood AssociationNonprofits Assistance FundNonviolent PeaceforceNorman County Victim Assistance

ProgramNormandale Center for Healing and

WholenessNormandale Community College

Foundation, Inc.North American Council on Adoptable

ChildrenNorth Central Bird ObservatoryNorth Country Food AllianceNorth Country Food Bank, Inc.North Country R.I.D.E.North End-South Como Block Nurse

ProgramNorth House Folk SchoolNorth Minneapolis Meals on WheelsNorth Shore Health Care FoundationNorth Shore HorizonsNorth Star Museum of Boy Scouting &

Girl ScoutingNorth Suburban Counseling CenterNorthcountry Cooperative Development

FundNorthcountry Cooperative FoundationNortheast Contemporary Services, Inc.Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc.Northeast Minneapolis Arts AssociationNortheast Residence, Inc.Northeast Senior Services, Inc.Northeast Youth and Family ServicesNortheastern Minnesotans for

Wilderness.Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation

CorpsNorthern Community RadioNorthern Lights FoundationNorthern Lights Sailing ClubNorthern VoicesNorthfield Community Action CenterNorthfield Healthy Community InitiativeNorthfield Historical SocietyNorthfield Union of Youth, Inc.Northfield Women’s CenterNorthland Arboretum and Paul Bunyan

Conservation AreaNorthland Area Family Service CenterNorthland Family ProgramsNorthland FoundationNorthland Sustainable Solutions Inc.NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center,

Inc.

Northshore Area PartnersNorthside Achievement ZoneNorthside Residents Redevelopment

CouncilNorthstar Problem Gambling AllianceNorthwest Hennepin Human Services

CouncilNorthwest Minnesota FoundationNorthwest PassageNorthwest Service CooperativeNorthwestern Academy of HomeopathyNorthwood Children’s ServicesNorthwoods (Bemidji Area) Habitat for

HumanityNorthwoods Care PartnersNorthwoods CaregiversNorthwoods Coalition for Family SafetyNorthwoods Humane SocietyNoteWorthy Kids MN/WINovadebtNowthen Historical Power AssociationNTC Research FoundationNucleus ClinicNurses Peer Support NetworkNursing Students for ChoiceOasis for YouthOffice for Business and Community

Economic Development Old School Arts CenterOlmsted OutreachOne Bright StarOne HeartlandOne Roof Community HousingOne Voice Mixed ChorusOne YogaOneVillage PartnersOpen Access ConnectionsOpen Arms of Minnesota, Inc.Open BookOpen Cities Health Care CenterOpen Eye Figure TheatreOpen Hands MidwayOpen Your Heart to the Hungry and

HomelessOperation de Novo, Inc.Operation DignityOpportunity MattersOpportunity NeighborhoodOpportunity PartnersOptiLife FoundationOptions - Interstate Resource Center for

Independent LivingOr Emet CongregationOrdway Center for the Performing ArtsOrganic Health ResponseOrganized Against RecidivismOrono Foundation for EducationOur Community KitchenOur Fair Carousel, Inc.Our Neighbors’ PlaceOur Saviour’s Community ServicesOutFront MinnesotaOutreach Six AcresOvercomers Outreach MinistriesOwatonna Area Chamber of Commerce

and TourismPACER Center, Inc.Padraigs PlacePage Education FoundationPAIPaleo-oncology Research Organization Pangea World TheaterParadise Center for the ArtsParamount Arts Resource Trust, Inc.Parent Provider ConnectionParenting Resource Center, Inc.Parents as Teachers National CenterParents Aware for School ReadinessParents in Community ActionParents United for Public SchoolsPark Avenue UMCPark Press Inc.Parks and Trails Council of MinnesotaParticipate & ProsperPartners for Affordable HousingPartnership for ChangePartnership Resources Inc.Pastor Paul’s MissionPatchwork QuiltPATH, Inc.Patrick’s CabaretPaul Adelman Children with Disabilities

Endowment FundPaul Bunyan Foundation, Inc.

Paws & Claws Rescue and ResortPawsitive Perspectives Assistance DogsPawsitivity aka Pawsitivity Service DogsPayne Phalen District 5 Planning CouncilPayne-Phalen Living-at-Home/Block

Nurse ProgramPCD FoundationPeace and Hope InternationalPeace Maker FoundationPeace of Hope, Inc.Peaceful Passing for PetsPeacemaker ResourcesPearl Crisis CenterPeople for ParksPeople IncorporatedPeople Reaching Out to Other People,

Inc.People Serving People, Inc.People’s Center Health ServicesPermaculture Research Institute Cold

ClimatePerspectives, Inc.Pet Haven Inc. of MinnesotaPetsLoyal2VetsP-FLAG St. Paul/MinneapolisPFund FoundationPhca D.B IsuroonPhilippine ProjectPhillips West Neighborhood

OrganizationPhyllis Wheatley Community Center, Inc.Physicians for a National Health

Program MinnesotaPIE NetworkPilgrim Lutheran ChurchPillsbury United CommunitiesPine County History MuseumPine Habilitation and Supported

EmploymentPine River - Backus Family CenterPinky Swear FoundationPioneer Public TelevisionPlains Art MuseumPlanned Parenthood Minnesota/North

Dakota/South DakotaPlaywrights’ CenterPlymouth Christian Youth CenterPollenPortable Sanitation Association

InternationalPortico HealthnetPortland Avenue United Methodist

ChurchPositive Coaching Alliance MinnesotaPowderhorn Park Neighborhood

AssociationPrairie Lakes Regional Arts CouncilPrairie Oaks InstitutePrairie Rivers of IowaPraxis International, Inc.Pregnancy Option Lifecare CenterPregnancy Resource CenterPrepare + Prosper Preservation Alliance of MinnesotaPrevent Child Abuse MinnesotaPRG, IncPrince Hall Masonic Foundation, Inc.Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchPrinting Industry Midwest Education

FoundationPRISMPro Kinship for KidsProAct, Inc.Pro-Choice ResourcesProctor Area Historical SocietyProductive AlternativesProfessional Learning Alternatives, Inc.Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual

Assault, Inc.Progress Valley, Inc.Project Care Free ClinicProject for Pride in LivingProject G.E.M.Project LuluProject Pathfinder, Inc.Project Sweetie PieProject TurnaboutProspect Park East River Road

Improvement AssociationProtect Minnesota: Working to End Gun

ViolenceProvidence WellPublic Works for Public GoodPuppeteers of America, Inc.


Qigong ConnectionQuatrefoil LibraryQuiet Oaks Hospice House & Respite

CareR.E.A.D Dogs MNRagamala DanceRail~VolutionRainbow Health InitiativeRainbow Research, Inc.Rainbow RumpusRakhma, Inc.Ramsey County Historical SocietyRamsey County Sheriff’s FoundationRamsey Nursing Home FoundationRange RespiteRange Transitional Housing, Inc.Reach AviationREACH for ResourcesReach Out and Read MinnesotaReal Resources Rebuilding Together Twin CitiesReclaimRed Bird ChapbooksRed Lake Nation – Economic

Development & PlanningRed Wing Area Seniors, Inc.Red Wing Collectors SocietyRed Wing Collector’s Society FoundationRed Wing Downtown Main Street, Inc.Redeemer Center for Life, Inc.Redesign, Inc.Reggio-Inspired Network of MNRegion Nine Area Inc.Regions Hospital FoundationRegroupReif Arts Council/Myles Reif Performing

Arts CenterRELATE, Inc.Renal Network of the Upper MidwestRenewing the CountrysideRescue Now Services IncResidential Services of Northeast

Minnesota, Inc.RESOURCEResourceWestRestart, Inc.Restorative Justice Community ActionReve AcademyRice County Habitat for HumanityRise, Inc.Risen Christ SchoolRiver Bend Nature CenterRiver KeepersRiver Valley Community PartnershipRiver Valley RidersRivers of HopeRiverside Plaza Tenants Association, Inc.Riverton Community HousingRivertown Christian Ministries

InternationalRiverwood FoundationRNeighbors, Rochester’s Neighborhood

Resource CenterRobbinsdale Women’s CenterRochester Area FoundationRochester Art CenterRochester Civic MediaRochester Civic Theatre, Inc.Rochester Downtown AllianceRochester Students Health ServicesRochesterfestRock Away Kids CancerRonald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House CharitiesRondo Community Land TrustRosemount Area Arts CouncilRosetown PlayhouseRS EdenRuff Start RescueRum River BMX AssociationRural AdvantageRural Health Care InitiativeRural Health Resource CenterRush Lake Improvement Association IncRuth’s House of Hope Inc.S.O.B.E.R. Inc.Sabathani Community Center, Inc.Sacred Ground Center for SpiritualitySafe Avenues

Saint Paul - Nagasaki Sister City Committee

Saint Paul Area Chamber of CommerceSaint Paul Police FoundationSaint Paul Public Schools FoundationSarah Allen Covenant HouseSarah’s . . . An Oasis for WomenSartell-St. Stephen Education FoundationSAVESave Our Schools TodaySaving FamiliesSaving GraceSaving Grace VillageSawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc.Scholars of Minnesota - COPE ProjectScholarship America, Inc.School District 110 FoundationSciMathMNScleroderma Foundation, Minnesota

ChapterScott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc.Search InstituteSeasons HospiceSecond Chance Animal RescueSecond Harvest North Central Food

BankSecond Harvest Northern Lakes Food

BankSecond StorkSecondhand HoundsSelfSemcacSenior Care Communities, Inc.Senior Citizens Services, Inc.Senior Community ServicesSenior Resources of Freeborn CountySenior Services Consortium of Ramsey

CountySerenity Path Inc.ServeMinnesotaServeMinnesota Action NetworkService Enterprises, Inc.Seven County Senior FederationSeven Dreams Education Fdn.Seward Child Care CenterSeward Neighborhood GroupSexual Assault Program of Northern St.

Louis CountySexual Violence CenterSharedGeoShavlik Family FoundationShe Rock She RockSheltering Arms FoundationShepards Harvest Sheep and Wool

FestivalSherburne County Area United WaySHiFTSholom FoundationSibu Amusma Area Evangelistic

Outreach ProgramSide by Side MinistriesSierra Club - North Star ChapterSigncastsSimon Says GiveSimpson Housing ServicesSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

Ministries FoundationSkylark OperaSlow Food MNSmall Sums At Home GroupSOAR Career SolutionsSocial Enterprise AllianceSocial Venture Partners MinnesotaSojourner Project, Inc.Solid GroundSolomon’s PorchSomali Museum of MinnesotaSomali Youth and Family Development

CenterSomalia Rebuild OrganizationSomeplace SafeSons of Norway FoundationSouth Central College FoundationSouth Central Minnesota EMSSouth Metro Human ServicesSouth St. Paul Educational FoundationSoutheast Library SystemSoutheast Minnesota Immunization

Connection

Southeast Minnesota Rural Education and Resource Center

Southeast Seniors, A Living At Home/Block Nurse Program

Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging

Southeastern Minnesota Arts CouncilSouthern Minnesota Independent Living

Enterprises and ServicSouthern Valley Alliance for Battered

WomenSouthside Family Nurturing CenterSouthside Services, Inc.Southwest Area Multicounty Multitype

Interlibrary ExchangeSouthwest Initiative FoundationSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council, Inc.Southwest Minnesota Housing

PartnershipSouthwest Minnesota Private Industry

Council, Inc.Southwestern Center for Independent

LivingSouthwestern Minnesota Habitat for

HumanitySpare KeySpark for Social JusticeSpark Youth Action LabsSpecial Olympics MinnesotaSponsor a FamilySpringboard for the ArtsSt. Anthony Community TheaterSt. Anthony Park Area SeniorsSt. Anthony Park Community CouncilSt. Anthony Sister City AssociationSt. Anthony West Neighborhood

OrganizationSt. Croix Animal FriendsSt. Croix Festival TheatreSt. Croix Legal ServicesSt. Croix Railroad Inc.St. Croix River AssociationSt. Croix Valley Restorative JusticeSt. David’s Center for Child & Family

DevelopmentSt. George Greek Orthodox ChurchSt. James Opera House Restoration

Project, Inc.St. Louis County Historical SocietySt. Louis Park Emergency ProgramSt. Louis Park Friends of the ArtsSt. Louis River AllianceSt. Luke’s FoundationSt. Olaf Charity and Justice Ministry St. Olaf CollegeSt. Paul Intervention ProjectSt. Paul Labor Studies and Resource

CenterSt. Paul Neighborhood NetworkSt. Paul Smart TripsSt. Paul Urban Tennis ProgramSt. Paul Youth Services (SPYS)St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen’s Human ServicesSt. Therese Foundation, Inc.Stable Pathways, Inc.STAGES Theatre CompanyStandish-Ericsson Neighborhood

AssociationStar Dreamer RanchStarbase Minnesota, Inc.Stearns History MuseumSteele County Clothesline, Inc.Steele County Foodshelf, Inc.Steeple PeopleThrift StoreStepping Stone Emergency HousingSteve Rummler Hope FoundationStone Soup Thrift ShopStore To DoorStratis HealthSuccess Beyond the ClassroomSugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship

AssociationSummit Academy OICSummit SchoolSummit University Planning CouncilSundance Family FoundationSunny Hollow Montessori

Sunshine Montessori School, Inc.Superior Educational TelevisionSuperior Hiking Trail AssociationSupport Within ReachSustainable Farming Association of MNSustainable Resources CenterSustainable Twin PortsSwedish Council of AmericaSwedish Cultural Society of DuluthSynergy & Leadership ExchangeSzott FoundationT.R.U.T.H. AcademiesTabitha’s HeartTakeAction MinnesotaTamarisk, Inc.Tapestry Folkdance CenterTapestry Pregnancy and Family Resource

CenterTarkanfi Start WalkingTasks UnlimitedTaskTakersTEAL Elementary Academy for Learning TeamWomenMNTeatro del Pueblo, Inc.Tech DumpTeens AloneTeenwise MinnesotaTextile Center of MinnesotaThanksgiving Meals on WheelsThe Abolitionist Vegan SocietyThe Advocates for Human RightsThe Affinity Plus FoundationThe Aliveness ProjectThe ALS Association - MN/ND/SDThe American Swedish InstituteThe Amicus SocietyThe Arc MinnesotaThe Arc of Minnesota SouthwestThe Arc RangeThe Art of Youth FoundationThe Arts NestThe Bakken MuseumThe Brainerd Baxter Youth CenterThe BrandLabThe Bridge For YouthThe Camden PromiseThe CenterThe Children’s Theatre CompanyThe Commission for the Accreditation of

Birth CentersThe Community Foundation for Carver

CountyThe Cookie CartThe Copper Street Brass Quintet

NonprofitThe Depot Youth FoundationThe Diaper DriveThe Dignity CenterThe Duluth Boat ClubThe Dwelling PlaceThe Eagan Foundation IncThe Emily Program FoundationThe Empowerment ProjectThe End of the SpectrumThe Family PartnershipThe Food GroupThe FPIES FoundationThe Friends of the Saint Paul Public

LibraryThe Garnet FoundationThe God’s Child ProjectThe H.O.W.A. Family CenterThe House of HopeThe House of Hope The Institute for New AmericansThe Ivy Foundation IncorporatedThe Jay and Rose Phillips Family

FoundationThe Joy ProjectThe Labouré SocietyThe Lift GarageThe LinkThe Link - Faith Lutheran ChurchThe Listening Point Foundation IncThe Loft Literary CenterThe Malark Foundation The Mercy FoundationThe Metro Critical Incident Stress

Management Team



The Mills Health ClinicThe Minneapolis FoundationThe Minneapolis Institute of ArtsThe Minnesota ProjectThe Musical OfferingThe Nature ConservancyThe Nokomis Healthy Seniors ProgramThe Open DoorThe Origins ProgramThe Partnership PlanThe Pet ProjectThe Phoenix Residence, Inc.The Power of People Leadership InstituteThe Presidents Council of St. Paul PHA

Hi. RisesThe Prop ShopThe Reporters Inc.The Rose EnsembleThe Saint Paul Chamber OrchestraThe Salvation Army - Northern DivisionThe Sanneh FoundationThe School of Environmental Studies

Education FoundationThe Schubert ClubThe Sheldon TheatreThe Sheridan StoryThe Singers - Minnesota Chorale ArtistsThe Soap FactoryThe Social Connextion, IncThe Trumpeter Swan SocietyThe Village Family Service CenterThe Waters Senior LivingThe Well Youth CenterTHE WHY YOU INITIATIVE [YU?]The Wildcat SanctuaryThe Woman’s Club of MinneapolisThe WorksTheatre du MondeTheatre in the Round PlayersTheatre L’Homme DieuTheatre Pro RataTheatre UnboundTheresa Living CenterThink SmallThomas Irvine Dodge Nature CenterThree Rivers Community Action, Inc.Three Rivers Park DistrictTiwahe FoundationTLC Toys, Inc.Top Dog FoundationTouchstone Mental HealthTown Square TelevisionToxic TatersTransafrican Education NetworkTransit for Livable CommunitiesTransitional LivingTransportation Resources to Aid

Independent LivingTraverse des Sioux Library CooperativeTree TrustTreeHouseTri-County Action Programs, Inc.Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Tronderlag of AmericaTrue FriendsTruhaven Ranch, IncTrust for Public LandTRUST, Inc.TSE, Inc.TubmanTurningpoint for Victims of Domestic

Violence Twin Cities BronzeTwin Cities Community Gospel ChoirTwin Cities Community Land Bank LLCTwin Cities Habitat for HumanityTwin Cities Housing Development

CorporationTwin Cities Juneteenth, IncTwin Cities Local Initiatives Support

CorporationTwin Cities Media AllianceTwin Cities Medical SocietyTwin Cities Peaceful Solutions & MoreTwin Cities Public TelevisionTwin Cities Regional Science FairsTwin Cities RISE!Twin Cities T’ai-Chi Ch’uanTwin Cities Tourism Attractions

AssociationTwin Cities Women’s ChoirTwin City Area Labor Management

CouncilTwo Harbors Area Food Shelf

Two Harbors Community RadioTwo Rivers Community Land TrustU Of Mn Landscape ArboretumUDAC, Inc.Uncovering MindsUnified Community ServicesUnion Gospel Mission DuluthUnion Gospel Mission Twin CitiesUnion Park District CouncilUnited Cerebral Palsy of Central

MinnesotaUnited Family MedicineUnited Nations Association of

Minnesota, Inc.United States Racquetball FoundationUnited Theological Seminary of the

Twin CitiesUnited Way of 1000 LakesUnited Way of Brown County Area, IncUnited Way of Carlton CountyUnited Way of Douglas and Pope

CountiesUnited Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and

Pierce CountiesUnited Way of Greater DuluthUnited Way of Greater Mankato AreaUnited Way of HastingsUnited Way of Northeastern Minnesota,

Inc.United Way of Olmsted County, Inc.United Way of Southwest MinnesotaUnited Way of Steele CountyUnited Way of the Greater Winona

Area, Inc.United Way of Washington County - EastUniting Distant Stars, Inc.University LifeCare CenterUniversity of Minnesota Alumni

AssociationUniversity of Minnesota ExtensionUniversity of St. Thomas - Center for

Nonprofit ManagementUniversity of St. Thomas Development

OfficeUniversity of Wisconsin - Superior Center

for Continuing EducationUpper Midwest American Indian CenterUpper Midwest Translators and

Interpreters AssociationUpper Minnesota Valley Regional

Development CommissionUpstream Arts, Inc.Urban Arts AcademyUrban Cross-Cultural College ConsortiumUrban Homeworks, Inc.Urban Roots (formerly CDC)Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationUS Green Building Council - Minnesota

ChapterUS Math Recovery CouncilUS-China Peoples Friendship Association

- Minnesota ChapterUSTA NorthernVail PlaceValley Chamber ChoraleValley Friendship ClubValley OutreachValley Youth CenterVEAPVega ProductionsVentures, Inc. Veterans on the Lake ResortVikingland Community Support Program,

Inc.VINE Faith in ActionVinland National CenterViolence Intervention ProjectViolence Prevention CenterVision Loss ResourcesVista Prairie CommunitiesVital Aging NetworkViva MusicaVocalEssenceVoice of East African Women, Inc.Voices for Racial JusticeVOICES of Conservative WomenVolunteer Attorney ProgramVolunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd.Volunteer Services of Carlton County,

Inc.Volunteers in EducationVoqal Twin CitiesVoyageur Outward Bound SchoolVoyageurs National Park Association

WACOSAWalk-In Counseling CenterWalls to BridgesWapiti Meadows Community

Technologies & ServicesWaseca County Historical SocietyWashburn Center for ChildrenWashington County Historical SocietyWATCHWatercourse Counseling CenterWaterLegacyWaters Edge CHCWay to GrowWayside House, Inc.Wayzata Community Sailing CenterWe Can Ride, Inc.We Love to Play NonprofitWeavers Guild of Minnesota, Inc.WeCABWeisman Art MuseumWell WithinWellbeing DevelopmentWellness in the Woods, Inc.WellShare InternationalWellspring Faith in ActionWellspring Journey Project - Twin Cities

ChapterWellstone Action FundWesley FoundationWest Bank Business AssociationWest Bank Community Development

CorporationWest Broadway Business and Area

CoalitionWest Central InitiativeWest Central Minnesota Communities

Action, Inc.West Hills Lodge IncWest Side Community OrganizationWestern Communities Action NetworkWestern Community Action, IncWestminster Town Hall ForumWhite Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfWhite Bear Center for the ArtsWhite Bear Lake Area Historical SocietyWhite Bear Unitarian Universalist ChurchWhite Earth Land Recovery ProjectWhittier AllianceWicked QuestionsWidows HopeWild Ones Natural Landscapers LtdWilderness InquiryWildwoodsWillmar Area Arts CouncilWillmar Area Food ShelfWindom Park Citizens in ActionWindustryWingspan Life ResourcesWinona Community FoundationWinona County Developmental

Achievement CenterWinona Volunteer ServicesWishes & MoreWitchtree Training CenterWithin Ministries, Inc.Without Borders InternationalWitness for Peace - Upper MidwestWolf Ridge Environmental Learning

CenterWomen Against Military MadnessWomen of NationsWomen Veterans initiativeWomen Who MatterWomen’s AdvocatesWomen’s Business Development Center

- MinnesotaWomen’s Care CenterWomen’s Foundation of MinnesotaWomen’s Health Center of DuluthWomen’s Initiative for Self-Empowerment,

Inc.Women’s Resource Center of WinonaWomen’s Rural Advocacy ProgramsWomen’s Shelter, Inc.WomenVentureWomenWinning: Minnesota Women’s

Campaign FundWoodbury Chamber of CommerceWoodbury Community FoundationWoodbury Life Resource CenterWorking PartnershipsWorld Citizen, Inc.World President’s OrganizationWorld Without Genocide

Worthington Regional Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

Would-WorksWrights Option ResientialWuoson Foundation InternationalYinghua AcademyYMCA of the Greater Twin CitiesYoung Artists InitiativeYoung Nonprofit Professionals Network

of the Twin CitiesYouth CoalitionYouth FarmYouth Frontiers, Inc.Youth Leadership, Inc.Youth Performance CompanyYouth Service Bureau, Inc.YouthCAREYouthLinkyouthriveYouthWay MinistriesYWCA of DuluthYWCA of MankatoYWCA of MinneapolisYWCA of St. PaulZion Originated Outreach MinistryZorongo Flamenco Dance TheatreZumbro House, Inc.


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Advocate7 Corners PrintingAbdo, Eick, and Meyers, LLPAccess PhilanthropyAlliance of Nonprofits for Insurance, Risk Retention GroupAuction HarmonyBWK Rogers PCCHS, Inc. CincinnatusCliftonLarsonAllen LLPFlagship Bank MinnesotaGray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A., Nonprofit OrganizMahoney, Ulbrich, Christiansen & Russ, P.A.MDA Leadership ConsultingNilan Johnson LewisOlsen Thielen CPAsPalisade Asset Management, LLCPeople Enhancing PeoplePrint SolutionsPrintz.comProfessional Fundraising Counsel of MinnesotaRadisson Blu Mall of AmericaRiverport Insurance CompanySaint Paul RiverCentreSchechter Dokken KanterSuccess Computer ConsultingThe Design Companythedatabank, inc.Thomas Lewis & Associates, C.P.A.Trail Blazer Campaign ServicesTriangle Park CreativeUrban Birken PLLCWestern BankWipfli

SupporterA.J. Siddiqui CPAAdvisory Services Group of NorthMarqAhmann MartinAnne Sturdivant, Inc.Aurora ConsultingBMO Harris BankBoeckermann, Grafstrom and Mayer, LLCBorenstein and McVeigh Law OfficeBoyum & Barenscheer, PLLP, Certified Public AccountantsBrandi Olson Consulting LLCCallSign51Catalyst Consulting Group, LLCCathyConnects, LLCCBIZ MHM, LLCCBRECLA Community MailingsClarity Bookkeeping LLCConsulting for NonprofitsCrowley, White, Helmer, & Sevig, Inc.Do-Good.BizDoug Lindberg’s Bookkeeping, LLCDyste WilliamsEide Bailly, LLPEmergence PicturesFlying Pieces ProductionsFox AdvancementHRx, Inc.Hussein A. Yassin, CPA PLLCIgnited FundraisingInterlinx Associates, llcJ Murphy & AssociatesJHPool ConsultingJudy Jones Grant Writing Services

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BasicAGG Marketing and Consulting L.L.C.Alliant Consulting, Inc.Anfinson, Thompson & Co., P. A.Ann PlansAria Communications CorporationASLBlendAssociated Financial GroupAssociation OptionsATTACHB. E. Riley Consulting, LLCBackpack TacticsBancCard Financial Services, Inc.Bentz Whaley FlessnerBrown & BrownBusiness Partners Plus, Inc.Call That Girl Technology SupportCapitol Hill AssociatesCapture MarketingCarpenter Evert and AssociatesCatalyst Analytics, Evaluation & ResearchCCE - Arts and Cultural Leadership ProgramCE Gustafson and Associates Central Minnesota Community Empowerment OrganizationChristensen HillCore Value ConsultingD C Etling LlcDempsey DirectDependable Home Health CareDesigns for LearningDisability Support AllianceDo Goods, GBCDonor Development StrategiesEffective Communities ProjectFirespringFladeboe AuctionsFredrikson & Byron, P.A.Free FundraisingFresh Tracks Coaching & Consulting

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