Prof. Dev.: MCN MN Foundations 2009

In the midst of economic uncertainty, it is especially important for you to think strategically about developing a sound and nimble fundraising plan for 2009. To do this, you need to know Minnesota foundations' giving priorities, shifts and strategies for the year ahead.

Attend MCN's Minnesota Foundations 2009 (http://www.mncn.org/event_fundraising.htm#Minnesota) where you will learn specific, up-to-the-minute information about the priorties, financial outlooks, program shifts, and staffing of more than 75 of Minnesota's most important foundations. Use this information to feed directly into your 2009 fundraising plan and ensure fundraising success, even in difficult times.

Minnesota Foundations 2009 is also a great opportunity for you to network with hundredes of your peers involved in fundraising, and share resources and strategies to further augment your fundraising efforts.

Minnesota Foundations 2009 Details:
Tuesday, December 91 - 4:30 p.m. (registration opens after lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Continuing Education and Conference Center, 1840 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 55108

Directions and parking information: http://www.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter/directions/index.html

To register: http://www.mncn.org/event_fundraising.htm#Minnesota

Minnesota Foundations 2009 assumes a working knowledge of proposal writing, budgeting and the basics of foundation and corporate grantmaking. All participants receive a copy of the publication 2009 Minnesota Grants Directory, which will be released at the event.

See you there!


Stephanie Haddad
Program Director
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
2314 University Avenue West, Ste 20
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Dir: 651-757-3071
Gen: 651-642-1904
stephanie@mncn.orghttp://www.mncn.org/

P.S. Can't make it to the event, but still want to get the publication? Order your copy of the 2009 Minnesota Grants Directory! http://www.mncn.org/grants_directory.htm