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2017 NONPROFITFUNDRAISINGCONFERENCE

JULY 19, 2017 | BROOKLYN CENTER, MN


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Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance page 2Quick Conference Tips / Facility Map page 3Conference Keynotes page 4Round I Workshops pages 6-7Round II Workshops pages 8-9Round III Workshops pages 10-11Round IV Workshops pages 12-13Presenter Biographies pages 14-18Conference Exhibitors page 19About the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits page 20About AFP - Minnesota page 21

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Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance7 a.m. Registration, Exhibits and Continental Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Round I WorkshopsDeveloping the Next Generation of Fundraisers Garden CityFrom Data to Design: How Market Research Can Help Drive Your Organization’s Creative Process Carriage Hall BPower Your Grantwriting with Minnesota Compass TackSoup to Nuts on the (Legal) Nuts and Bolts on “Cross-Border” Fundraising Captain’s Room You Need More than Funds: Start “In-Kindraising”! Harvest Room

8:45 – 10 a.m. Morning Keynote Carriage Hall A

Breaking Our Bad Fundraising Habits

10 – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break & Exhibits

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Round II WorkshopsCoaching Works with the Right Motivations and Trust TackCulturally Affirming Communications Captain’s RoomFundraising and Philanthropy: A Conversation About Successes, Resources and Advancements Garden CitySector Tectonics Carriage Hall BTurn Data Into Dollars: Fire Up Your Story! Harvest Room

12:30 – 1:20 p.m. Luncheon Keynote Carriage Hall A

The Future of Community Funding

1:45 – 3 p.m. Round III WorkshopsCommunicating Across Differences: Impact of Implicit Bias Carriage Hall BFinancial Challenges: Fundraising for Reserves and Deficits TackMinnesota’s State of Giving: Benchmarks and Trends Harvest RoomRomancing the Donor: Building a Life-Long Relationship Garden CityWonder Twin Powers in Fundraising: Celebrating the Complementary Work between Development Staff and Board Members Captain’s Room

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Round IV WorkshopsEveryone Communicates, Few Connect Captain’s RoomMaking Space for Lasting Funder Relationships Harvest RoomPave the Way to a Successful Giving Day Carriage Hall BTalent Development From the Heart Garden CityWhat’s New in Donor Management Software Tack

4:15 – 5 p.m. Social Hour Main Foyer

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Privacy RoomsMCN, AFP Minnesota and the Earle Brown Heritage Center have set aside two spaces for individuals seeking a private and/or quiet space.

Prayer/Meditation Room: The Loft will be available all day for quiet prayer or meditation.

Mother’s Room: Inquire at Administrative Offices, just past Captain’s Room.

Please use these spaces, as needed. And please be respectful of others who may access these spaces.

Dietary Restrictions Lunch and break items are labeled for your convenience. If you have special dietary needs including vegan and gluten free, please notify a server. In many cases, these items have been prepared ahead of time and are available for confer-ence attendees upon request.

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Download CenterIf you are unable to attend a session or would like to revisit the information from a session you attended, we’ve got you covered.

Download breakout session handouts and materi-als at the conference download center at www.minnesotanonprofits.org/fundraising

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Morning Keynote | 8:45 - 10 a.m.

Breaking Our Bad Fundraising Habits: Letting Go of What Doesn’t Work and Embracing What Does

Jeanne Bell, Executive Director, CompassPoint

Durthing this thought-provoking keynote presentation, Jeanne Bell will share the findings from two recent national studies she co-authored on nonprofit fundraising success—one on the endemic challenges many organizations face, and one on what we can learn from organizations who do it really well. Building on the data, we’ll explore what is often called a “culture of philanthropy,” or the way that successful nonprofits approach their year-round cultivation and stewardship of donors.

Participants will have the chance to assess their own current fundraising successes and challenges and explore practical next steps for strengthening their fundraising programs. The national studies, Fundraising Bright Spots and UnderDeveloped, are linked on the conference website.

(CFRE continuing education points: 1.25)

Luncheon Keynote | 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. The Future of Community FundingKerrie Blevins, Principal, Kerrie Blevins Consulting; Dr. Eric Jolly, President & C.E.O., Minnesota Philanthropy Partners; and Steve Joul, President & C.E.O., CommunityGiving

What’s the future of community funding in Minnesota? Many sources of funding, including some sources of state and federal revenue, are in flux. However, the dollars that are generated and dis-tributed within communities remain strong. Whether defined as a community based on geography (i.e., Rochester Area Foundation), demographics (i.e., PFund), occupation (i.e., Education Minnesota Foundation) or a personal affiliation (i.e., InFaith Community Foundation), community-focused funding is both limited in scope and broad in possibilities. Because of their affinity with their donors and fund recipients, community funders can be relevant and responsive organizations.

For nonprofits, community-focused funders are often collaborators, partners and sometimes competi-tors. So how are we working to build the strengths of our relationships, forge bonds that build our communities and create products and services that meet unique local needs? Join this session to consider the future of community funding.

(CFRE continuing education points: 1.0)

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Friday Keynote Armando Camacho, C.E.O., Oppor-

tunity Partners; PH Copeland, equity organizer, American Heart Associa-tion; Don Ness, executive director,

Ordean Foundation

“Evolution of Leadership: Sto-ries of Joy, Optimism and

Hopelessness”

Thursday KeynoteDan Cardinali, president and C.E.O., Independent Sector

“The National Nonprofit Landscape”

2017 Annual ConferenceOctober 12 - 13St. Paul, MNSaint Paul RiverCentre

Join the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits for our 2017 Annual Conference. Hosted in St. Paul, MN, this year’s gathering is the perfect opportunity for professionals from every corner of Minnesota’s robust nonprofit sector to join together, celebrate the sector, learn from one another and prepare for another year.

Highlights of this year’s conference include:

Learn more about the 2017 MCN Annual Conference or register today at:www.mcnannualconference.org

Awards PresentationsJoin us as we celebrate

shining stars in our sector during the presentation of the

2017 Minnesota Nonprofit Awards and the Virginia

McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards

40+ Breakout SesssionsDozens of workshops on the

topics most important to your work—and the work of your colleagues, board members

and volunteers—are available from thought leaders from

across our sector.


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Developing the Next Generation of FundraisersRoom: Garden CityDevelopment isn’t just about developing a pipeline of donor prospects. We are also in the business of developing development professionals. This presentation joins insights from a leader in human resources on retention strategies and succession planning for fundraisers, along with insights from the University of Minnesota’s training platform for junior development officers. Whether you’re at a small or large organization, we all deal with the issue of turnover and train-ing. If you are an organizational leader, this presentation will help you to develop your talent for greater organizational success. If you are a development professional, come learn foundational fundraising techniques to help you achieve greater success in your career.

Lorie Humphrey, vice president, Human Resources and Office Operations and Evan Johnson, director, Regional Development, University of Minnesota Foundation

From Data to Design: How Market Research Can Help Drive Your Organization’s Creative Process Room: Carriage Hall BThis presentation will provide a multi-dimensional view from the 2016 U.S. Healthy Aging Database® study on elements of healthy aging and how market adjacencies may impact the how, when and why of charitable giving marketing com-munications. We’ll look at how donors prefer to learn about organizations and the vehicles best suited to communicate by nonprofit sector. In the presentation we’ll also provide data from the study that will drive strategic direction and demonstrate how some simple changes that any organiza-tion can make to their marketing communications materials can improve the chance of resonating with donors. We will show “before and after” examples of print and digital materi-als.

Josh Hanson, planned giving marketing consultant, The Stelter Company

Power Your Grantwriting with Minnesota CompassRoom: TackExplore the “why” and “how” of using data to make a case or report on the impact of your program. Build the data savvy and communications skills to incorporate research skillfully. And get the latest on Compass’ array of resources, including free, customizable data resources for topics and geographic areas across the state. We’ll share best prac-tices, feedback from grantmakers, data literacy tips and a tutorial on the new custom profiles and geographic com-parison tool for metro areas (statewide expansion coming soon!). Minnesota Compass was founded and is supported by a collaborative of regional foundations with the aim that Minnesota grantwriters will incorporate this kind of impartial, current information into fundraising and strategy.

Ellen Wolter, research scientist, Minnesota Compass, Wilder Research

Soup to Nuts on the (Legal) Nuts and Bolts on “Cross-Border” FundraisingRoom: Captain’s RoomJoin us for a session on how to effectively, and legally, fundraise in Minnesota, other U.S. states, internationally, and on the Internet. Learn what you need to provide your donors when they donate to your organization, what it means to “fundraise” in other states and countries, and how to effectively manage compliance with other states’ and countries’ laws when fundraising in those locations. We will also explore the pros and cons, and do’s and don’ts, of vari-ous online fundraising platforms. This session will give you fundraising tools that you can take back to your organization and implement into your fundraising program.

Jessica Manivasager, shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Round I Workshops | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (CFRE points: 1.0)

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Round I Workshops | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (CFRE points: 1.0)

You Need More than Funds: Start “In-Kindraising”!Room: Harvest RoomThis session will arm participants with knowledge and strate-gies to focus and consider what an organization needs, besides funds. Participants will learn from recent successes (and challenges) at Ronald McDonald House Charities, Up-per Midwest involving in-kind donations (non-monetary dona-tions). Gain knowledge and learn strategies to 1.) assess what you need, 2.) ask for what you need, and 3.) process what you’ve received (items, goods or services). Participants will gain tools to seize opportunities and implement strate-gies for accepting in-kind donations. Fostering in-kind dona-tions creates donor stewardship opportunities and an entry point for engagement. Gain knowledge and skills to actively manage in-kind donations. Strategies will be provided in phases so even staff from organizations with ‘non-existent’ in-kind donation programs will find the tools relevant and applicable. Participants will gain skills and learn of tools for implementing the processes, policies and practices essential for an in-kind donation program.

Jordan Quayle, director of community fundraisers and Amy Ament, vice president of development and facilities, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest

Approved for Continuing Education PointsThe Nonprofit Fundraising Conference has been approved by CFRE International for a total of 6.75 continuing education points. Individual credit information will be listed with each session description. Tracker forms will be available onsite at the conference registration table.


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Round II Workshops | 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. (CFRE points: 1.25)

Coaching Works with the Right Motivations and TrustRoom: TackLou Anne and Walt will share their experience of a year-long (2015) coaching relationship focused on Lou Anne’s major gift prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities. Lou Anne was a new major gift officer at a local university and Walt was a consultant with over 20 years of major gift experience. The workshop will explore the con-cept that Lou Anne already had the answers to her ques-tions. She simply needed a nonjudgmental environment in which to explore and discover. What does that safe place resemble? How did Lou Anne and Walt establish trust and maintain it to this day? They will share their experiences from their individual perspectives as to how major gift skill coach-ing worked for them. Do they still coach? Yes, and today it goes both ways.

Walt Seibert, principal, Seibert Associates and Lou Anne Sexton, major gift officer, University of St. Thomas

Culturally Affirming CommunicationsRoom: Captain’s RoomAre you wondering if your materials are connecting with the people you want to reach? Interested in thinking differently about the way you talk about your work? Are you nervous about telling your organization’s story in an accessible way? This session is for you. Join us for this interactive presentation about how to communicate on behalf of your organization in a way that is accessible, authentic and affirming, so you can reach and engage across our vibrant Minnesota com-munities.

Kate Downing Khaled, managing director, Imagine | Deliver; Lynnea Atlas Engebretson, director of family and partnerships, Minneapolis Public School District #1

Fundraising and Philanthropy: A Conversation About Successes, Resources and AdvancementsRoom: Garden City After the morning keynote, join Jeanne Bell and your fund-raising peers in an open conversation about what’s work-ing, where you’ve seen advances in fundraising and which resources are grabbing your attention. Among one of the resources we’ll discuss is GrantAdvisor.org, a new website that’s working to crowdsource grantmaker data in the same way that TripAdvisor changed travel planning. Plus, we’ll want to hear what you’re struggling to change, how you’re seeing the future of nonprofit development work and who’s making waves as the next generation of fundraising profes-sionals.

Kari Aanestad, development manager, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Jeanne Bell, executive director, CompassPoint and Jon Pratt, executive director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Sector Tectonics Room: Carriage Hall BThe Trump presidency is initiating a massive shift in the gov-ernment responsibilities and funding, affecting all social sec-tors. Sector shift is becoming sector tectonics for the nonprofit sector. The major question facing nonprofits is what to do in the face of uncertainty to replace funds formerly coming from federal and state sources. How do nonprofit organiza-tions plan for the future? This seminar will explore the four major areas to consider in replacing and increasing funds: increased traditional fundraising; building of new constituen-cies; partnering with similar nonprofits; and creating for-profit subsidiaries eligible for impact funding.

Jim Toscano, principal, Toscano Advisors, LLC


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Turn Data Into Dollars: Fire Up Your Story! Room: Harvest RoomHave you struggled to explain the impact of your work to do-nors? Do you capture data and numbers about your services and activities, but have no way to describe the real impact? Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners teamed up with Wilder Research on a yearlong initiative to transform a long list of program data points into a powerful, persuasive story. In this workshop, participants will learn the relationship be-tween evaluation and storytelling, how to involve your staff and board in developing a clear story about your organiza-tion’s impact, and how to use your program data to support the story you need donors to understand. Participants will have a chance to work on their own organization’s chal-lenges and dive deep into a case study about developing an impact framework that results in consistent and powerful messaging.

Susan Geller, associate director of operational and organi-zational advancement, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners; Nancy Holden, associate director of revenue and resource advancement, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners; and Laura Martell Kelly, research scientist, Wilder Research

Round II Workshops | 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. (CFRE points: 1.25)

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Round III Workshops | 1:45 - 3 p.m. (CFRE points: 1.25)

Communicating Across Differences: Impact of Implicit BiasRoom: Carriage Hall BIn our increasingly more diverse communities learning to communicate across differences is more important that ever. Everyone of us comes to the table with our own history and expectations which impact our biases. Understanding these biases can help us to be better employers, employees and community members. By attending this session, you will learn strategies to interrupt these biases and gain an understand-ing of different cultures and their impacts on the work of nonprofits.

Valerie Jensen, president, Azon Consulting

Financial Challenges: Fundraising for Reserves and DeficitsRoom: TackNonprofit organizations go through many different revenue cycles over their lifetime. There are times when organiza-tions have many funders as well as times when reliable funders exit a financial relationship. This session will inform nonprofit managers about how to fund-raise for different situations throughout that life cycle. We will discuss how to build financial reserves that help organizations to weather cash flow crunches as well as fundraising communication and messaging techniques that motivate a constituency to close deficits when major funders are lost. Knowledge and skills that participants will gain include: nonprofit economics, financial management, messaging for annual and individual giving communications, board and constituent engagement and organizational storytelling.

Morgan Zehner, lead consultant, Fox Advancement and Soren Jensen, executive director, Midtown Greenway Coali-tion

Minnesota’s State of Giving: Benchmarks and TrendsRoom: Harvest RoomWhat is the state of individual giving in Minnesota? What motivates donor giving behavior, and how do nonprofits staff and execute fundraising duties to meet the demands of their mission? Drawing from survey and research data from donors who use GiveMN.org, alongside pertinent national resources, attendees will explore the overall landscape of individual giving in Minnesota. Special attention will be given to trends pertaining to digital campaigns, incentivized fundraising strategies such as matching gifts and giving day campaigns, and the overall impact of digital fundraising in the individual giving space. Attendees will leave with new data to inform strategies, to consider new fundraising op-portunities, and benchmark their organization’s staffing and donor behavior against the larger landscape.

Jake Blumberg, executive director; Dan Moore, director of operations and donor experience; and Tom Zimmerman, director of marketing and communications, GiveMN

Romancing the Donor: Building a Life-Long RelationshipRoom: Garden City“We know our donors well. We know who they are, what they want and how they want to be engaged with our or-ganization over their lifetime.” WE WISH! If you know you need better donor strategy but don’t know where to start, this interactive session is for you. We will walk you through the development of creating donor personas with relevant information to improve your donor onboarding and engage-ment strategies. We will guide you through a process of best practices around donor engagement strategies giving you a fresh perspective on everything from social media strategies, email marketing, direct mail campaigns and fundraising events, to name a few. We believe in the practice “keep it simple” and honor that each donor touchpoint has about three seconds of scanning before the donor moves on. Break through the clutter, employ relationship memory tactics and turn your passive donors into passionate advocates for your organization.Kate Berman, president, Business Strategy & Research and Kara Hans O’Brien, founder, She Rocks Research

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Wonder Twin Powers in Fundraising: Celebrating the Complementary Work between Development Staff and Board MembersRoom: Captain’s RoomHow can we deepen an understanding of the profession of fundraising? How does a board member see the profession and the process? How does a development professional recognize the strengths of board members and the limits to what they can bring? How can we build a common under-standing around what success looks like in fundraising? Join this session to build shared expectations; align strategies and actions; and leverage strengths. Together, we’ll celebrate the role of the development director and the board member.

Carlo Cuesta, principal, Creation in Common and a panel of nonprofit leaders

Round III Workshops | 1:45 - 3 p.m. (CFRE points: 1.25)

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Round IV Workshops | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. (CFRE points: 1.0)

Everyone Communicates, Few ConnectRoom: Captain’s RoomLeaders are influencers. Influencers don’t just communicate, they connect. Whether you work mostly one on one, in small groups, or if you speak to large audiences, connecting with others is a major determining factor in reaching what you and your organization want, including how to get people to financially support your cause. This session, based upon EQUIP nonprofit founder John C Maxwell’s principles, will help you find common ground quickly, keep your commu-nication simple, and capture people’s interest, all the while staying authentic in all that you do. Learn proven principles and strategies to build rapport quickly and watch your influ-ence increase – from your family to key decision makers to those that hold the purse strings. Connecting is a skill that you can learn and apply in your personal and professional relationships and it is essential in your development and funding activities.

Jason Hunt, owner, i² Consulting

Pave the Way to a Successful Giving DayRoom: Carriage Hall B#GivingTuesday and Give to the Max Day are two of the biggest giving days of the year and just months away. We’re kicking off the countdown with a session to teach you how to maximize the next few months to lay the foundation for a successful day of giving. Join Dana Ostomel, founder of Deposit a Gift and Firespring’s leading authority on crowdfunding, to learn the 10 most important components to creating an empathetic, engaged and responsive com-munity that is ready to help you knock it out of the park. We promise: You’ll walk away confident about getting started planning your giving day campaigns.

Dana Ostomel, vice president, Nonprofit Industry Development, Firespring

Making Space for Lasting Funder RelationshipsRoom: Harvest RoomLearn about developing funder relationships from the rela-tionship professionals! Are you: *Continually disappointed by funders? *Feeling that fundraising seems easy for others and difficult for you? *Noticing that funder relationships seem to begin and end with the first solicitation? *Feeling like funders are just not that into you? *Acting differently in solicitations than you do in other situtations? *Feeling as though you should give up hope? If so, join award-winning fundraising/relationship professionals on a journey toward finding the right funding partners for you.

Fawn Bernhardt-Norvell, director of development, Center for Victims of Torture; Pete Dross, director of external relations, Center for Victims of Torture; Kate Hoff, president, Weidman Consulting; and Bob Weidman, C.E.O., Weidman Consulting

What’s New in Donor Management SoftwareRoom: TackThis year Idealware researched 32 donor management systems and compared them side-by-side in our Consumers Guide to Low-Cost Donor Management Systems. We’d like to share what we’ve learned about the strengths of each sys-tem and train nonprofits in best practices that will help them succeed with any system they choose. During this session participants will learn about the key features of popular, low-cost donor management systems, and gain a better under-standing of how these systems can help them track donors and manage donor engagement. We’ll also discuss trends and emerging technologies to help nonprofits understand the evolving software marketplace and determine whether their current software is equipped to meet their future challenges.

Karen Graham, executive director, Idealware


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Talent Development From the HeartRoom: Garden CityYour job description can help you move onward toward your next career move! Whether your goal is to be in a new role within your own department or organization, a direc-tor of philanthropy, an executive director, or a sought-after thought leader in the nonprofit community, there is much to be cultivated and learned both on-the-job and in formal settings. In this interactive session, participants and panelists will talk through setting one’s own path: reviewing your job description to find areas for growth, asking for coaching, finding opportunities to develop and practice new skills, and choosing how to spend those precious training dollars. We will ask you to walk away with a new personal development goal.

Beverly Bushyhead, program director, Nonprofits Assistance Fund; Claire Chang, senior program officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation; Christina Persaud, human resources coordinator, Greater Twin Cities United Way; and Lori-Anne Williams, foundations and grants manager, Greater Twin Cities United Way

Round IV Workshops | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. (CFRE points: 1.0)

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Kari Aanestad is the development manager at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In this role, Kari secures and stewards grant and individual donor support for MCN. She also supports the de-velopment of other fundraising professionals throughout Minnesota through various channels including in-person and online trainings, the Minnesota Grants Alert, and the Minnesota Grants Directory. Kari holds a bachelor of arts in English and political science from Augsburg College and a master of divinity from Luther Seminary. Most recently, she served as grant writer and outcomes manager for St. David’s Center.

Amy Ament is a nonprofit professional after bringing her education and intellect as a successful business owner to the sector. While owning a small business in Roseville for nine years, Amy joined the National Kidney Foundation’s board of directors. Amy earned a master’s degree in international business with finance emphasis from Mercer University in Georgia, and B.S. degree in marketing and professional golf management from Ferris State University in Michigan. Under her leadership as a vice president at Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, the organization realized its best fundraising year.

Kate Berman is president at Business Strategy and Research. Known as a mission-driven, results-oriented leader for transforma-tion and change, Kate has led multiple strategic initiatives with global companies and nonprofits, culminating in large-scale change and sustainable, dramatically improved performance. Kate currently serves on the YWCA board. She has served on the boards of two New York-based strategic planning organizations: The Planning Forum and the Financial Women’s Association of New York, as well as the Orono Foundation for Education, Twin Cities Rise!, YWCA’s Girl’s and Youth program, Interfaith Action’s Great Expectations committee and Social Venture Partners.

Fawn Bernhardt-Norvell is the director of development for the Center for Victims of Torture. Previously, Fawn helped found Wellstone Action, a legacy organization created to continue and honor the work of the late Senator Paul Wellstone, where she also served as deputy executive director until 2012. She also served as director of development for Hennepin Theatre Trust and Jeremiah Program. Fawn began her fundraising career in 1994 as assistant finance director of the Wellstone Alliance and eventually became the deputy finance director on Senator Wellstone’s 2002 sen-ate race. Her first nonprofit development position was at Center for Victims of Torture from 1996-2001. Fawn is vice-chair of the board of Growth & Justice, and is a recipient of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” Twin Cities leader award.

Kerrie Blevins’ career in philanthropy and nonprofit management spans nearly 30 years. Her philanthropic career began with Butler Family Foundation where she led all aspects of a multi-millionaire dollar grantmaking program. Kerrie is passionate about helping foundations achieve impact. She’s been consulting with founda-tions for a decade working with 20 foundations. In 2015, Kerrie formed Kerrie Blevins Consulting and her firm manages five founda-tions and provides strategic guidance to several other foundations. Prior to her work in philanthropy, Kerrie held senior positions in nonprofits focused on women’s issues and youth services. Kerrie holds a masters degree in public affairs from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She serves on the board of Friends of Diamond Lake, the alumni board of the Humphrey School and is lead volunteer for Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

Jake Blumberg is the executive director of GiveMN. Jake has a background that spans leadership roles in nonprofits, politics and higher education. As the senior director of development and com-munity engagement at Open Arms of Minnesota, Jake launched giving campaigns that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. As co-finance director of Minnesotans United, he helped lead a multimillion dollar campaign to win the freedom to marry for same sex couples in Minnesota. And in Washington D.C., Jake concur-rently attained a master’s degree in political management from The George Washington University while working as a speech writer and associate director of development for The George Washing-ton University Law School.

Beverly Bushyhead is a lifelong learner, as evidenced by her substantial list of degrees and certificates. At Nonprofits Assistance Fund (NAF), she increases the capacity and knowledge of non-profit organizations. Beverly is responsible for planning, managing and delivering NAF’s high quality and responsive training program-ming. She earned two degrees in nonprofit management and public administration at Hamline University. Beverly serves on the Urban Indian advisory board, appointed by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leader-ship council, appointed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services commissioner. She is a James P. Shannon Leadership Insti-tute alumnus. Previously, Bev was a manager at Project for Pride in Living and Greater Twin Cities United Way.

Presenter Biographies

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Claire Chang, senior program officer at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, is a key staff member charged with furthering the Foundation’s commitment to increasing health equity in Minnesota. She brings more than two decades of community involvement experience with particular strengths in improving early childhood education outcomes, promoting racial equity and leading and evaluating community initiatives. She most recently served as associate vice president of community impact at Minnesota Philanthropy Partners in St. Paul. She is an active volunteer and has served on several boards, including her current appointment with Hope Community in Minneapolis. Claire is a self-proclaimed nonprofit capacity-building geek.

Carlo M. Cuesta is the founding principal and managing part-ner of Creation In Common. Carlo brings 25 years’ experience working for and consulting with nonprofit organizations. Carlo has worked on engagements with Greater Twin Cities United Way, Scholarship America, Minnesota Children’s Museum, Minnesota Housing Partnership, South Dakota State University, National Council on Family Relations, Pillsbury United Communities, Walker Art Center, and many more. Carlo is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota. He serves as vice chairman of the board of directors for the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. In addition, he is a contributing writer to the Nonprofit Quarterly. He received his M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas.

With over 15 years in community engagement and philanthropy, Kate Downing Khaled facilitates creative design and equitable strategy processes for her clients. She helps them imagine, deliver and communicate programs and products that work for every-one. In her past work at Charities Review Council, she served as director of engagement & programs, where she led the Council’s creative design, business modeling and partnership development efforts. Kate previously contributed to a variety of philanthropic projects in her work with Grassroots Solutions – community problem-solving campaigns like the Minnesota Idea Open and the Connect for Health Challenge. She is an active and vocal member of the Minnesota Muslim community. Kate holds a master’s in public health administration and policy from the University of Min-nesota and a bachelor of arts from McGill University.

Pete Dross is the director of external relations for the Center for Victims of Torture, where he also previously served as the organiza-tion’s director of development and director of policy and develop-ment. He and his staff are responsible for all aspects of the organi-zation’s contributed income, communications and policy advocacy programs. Pete has deep experience in all aspects of individual and institutional philanthropy, and has managed successful legisla-tive initiatives at the state and federal levels. He has also served as a board member of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits. He currently serves on the board of directors, executive committee and as treasurer of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs.

Susan Geller is associate director of operational and organization-al advancement for Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, a midsize human service nonprofit serving struggling families and individuals in West Hennepin County. In that role since 2014, she provides oversight to programs, operations and equity work. Susan is deeply committed to community, partnerships and collaboration. She is passionate about social justice and being part of creating a better and more equitable world. Susan has over 20 years of experience in community building, participatory practices and leading major change initiatives.

Karen Graham is a sought-after speaker, trainer, writer and consultant with expertise in technology leadership and innovation, nonprofit software, and digital strategy. As Idealware’s executive director she leads a team of researchers, presenters and writers who create impartial, thorough, and practical technology informa-tion resources designed to help nonprofit leaders put their vision into action. Her past experience includes leading the technology consulting services and nonprofit technology learning and network-ing programs at MAP for Nonprofits, helping to build the nonprofit CRM/database solution provider thedatabank from a startup to a thriving software company, and various roles in arts and human services organizations. She holds an M.B.A. in nonprofit manage-ment from the University of St. Thomas.

Kara Hans O’Brien, principal, is the founder of She Rocks Re-search, a boutique research agency dedicated to discovering fresh insights for actionable outcomes to improve customer engagement. Kara works hard to understand her target audience, use language and ask questions that resonate with their needs and form a relationship with them through the exchange of giving, sharing and receiving information. Kara started her career in social services, has consulted with colleges, associations and churches on member engagement, and is currently serving on the board at the Hennepin History Museum.

Josh Hanson is a marketing consultant for The Stelter Company. Josh currently serves more than 300 organizations in the Midwest. He is committed to helping fundraising professionals grow their gift planning programs through research-based marketing strategies. Josh’s responsibilities include planning and facilitating strategic mar-keting programs for Stelter Company clients in the Midwest. Prior to joining The Stelter Company, Josh owned a sales and consult-ing firm that worked with Fortune 500 companies in the areas of leadership training, sales training and coaching. Josh is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a B.B.A. in finance.


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Presenter BiographiesKate Hoff is president of Weidman Consulting, where she brings more than two decades of development and nonprofit organization management experience to her work. Prior to joining Weidman, Kate was the vice president for development of the Institute for Agri-culture and Trade Policy. Kate’s professional and board experience includes work on issues of local food and farming, climate change, animal welfare, rural development, environment, agriculture, trade, health, international development, fair trade, human rights, the arts (visual and performing) and more. Kate has a B.A. in sociology from Augsburg College and a master’s in public administration, nonprofit management from Hamline University.

Nancy Holden came to Interfaith Outreach and Community Part-ners in 2007 with experience in program development, community development, fundraising and casework through 25+ years of experience in the nonprofit field, including five years of experience as executive director of a suburban social service nonprofit. She earned a bachelor of science degree in community health educa-tion from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse and a masters in nonprofit management through the Hamline University School of Business. As the associate director of revenue & resource advance-ment, Nancy provides oversight for development, community engagement and marketing and communications efforts.

Lorie Humphrey serves as the University of Minnesota’s vice president of human resources and office operations. She joined the foundation in 2015 with more than 20 years of human resources leadership and employment law experience. Lorie’s prior work includes serving as the vice president of human resources for Volunteers of America of Minnesota & Wisconsin and director of human resources and labor relations for Ecumen. Before entering the nonprofit sector, Lorie worked at Target Corporation, where she led HR teams across multiple regions, served as a strategic advisor to executives and built talent and retention programs. Lorie came to HR leadership after serving as EEO counsel for Northwest Airlines and working in private practice. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School (J.D.) and Duke University (B.A.).

Jason Hunt started his career as a social studies and ESL teacher in a high poverty, ethnically diverse high school in Buckeye, Arizona. He has served in numerous teaching and leadership posi-tions in K-12 public education, including several years as a junior high principal. He has over 18 years of voluntary church service, including a two-year church mission in Novosibirsk, Russia and his current role as bishop for a congregation in Faribault. He has been certified by the John Maxwell Leadership Team and currently runs his own practice as a leadership speaker, trainer and coach helping develop leadership capacity in businesses, nonprofits and schools. Jason resides in Owatonna.

Soren Jensen has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including positions with the United Way, American Red Cross, and the National Parks Conservation Association. He is also a former employee of Target Corporation, where he managed the regional United Way campaign and employee volunteerism for Dayton’s, Hudson’s, and Marshall Field’s. Soren has been the executive director of the Midtown Greenway Coalition for the past five years. He has served on the boards of the Corporate Volun-teerism Council – Twin Cities, Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration and HandsOn Twin Cities. Soren has a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from the University of Iowa, and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Hamline University.

Valerie Jensen is an expert in leading cultural change and talent development across and within organizations. She is the execu-tive director of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, an association of 30 law firms and 16 corporate law departments focused on the recruitment, advancement and retention of diverse lawyers in the Minnesota. Val has also worked as a local community prosecu-tor focused on truancy intervention and as a staff attorney to the Honorable Justice Alan Page. Val graduated from William Mitch-ell College with a J.D. Val has a B.A. in political science with a concentration in African/African American studies from Carleton College.

Evan Johnson, regional development officer, joined the University of Minnesota Foundation in 2013 after working at the University of Minnesota Law School’s Office of Advancement for five and a half years. A native Minnesotan, Evan is excited to work with alumni and donors to support the University of Minnesota, which has played such an integral role in the history and economic vibrancy of the Twin Cities, Minnesota and the United States. The University of Minnesota alumni base is a passionate, philanthropic group, and Evan takes great pleasure in working with them to accom-plish their philanthropic goals while advancing the mission of the University of Minnesota. Evan holds a degree in English from the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts.

Eric Jolly, president & C.E.O., joined Minnesota Philanthropy Partners in 2015, after 11 years as the president & C.E.O. of the Science Museum of Minnesota. He is a former Kellogg Leader-ship fellow, where he studied international philanthropy and first wrote professionally about the realities and differences between donor interests and community need. Eric has a Ph.D. in psychol-ogy from the University of Oklahoma, and is chair of the National Academies of Science Expert STEM Panel. The binding theme of his professional experience has been the human experience and expanding his sphere of influence to give voice to those without.

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Steve Joul serves as president & C.E.O. of CommunityGiving, a unique partnership which unites community foundations in Alexandria, Brainerd, the greater St. Cloud area, Willmar and beyond. CommunityGiving creates efficiencies that maximize the impact of donors and ensure their legacies are remembered for generations to come. Previously, Steve served for 20 years as president of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. Steve has a degree in economics from the University of Minnesota and is a past fellow with the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum. Steve par-ticipated in the first year of the German Marshall Fund Community Foundation Exchange program visiting the Czech Republic. Steve has served on the boards of CEOnet, CF Leads, Charities Review Council and the Minnesota Council on Foundations.

Jessica Manivasager is a shareholder of Fredrikson & Byron and a member of its Tax Planning & Business Organization, Nonprofit and Internet, Technology & E-Commerce. Jessica supports many businesses in the role of general counsel, and deals with issues relating to choice of entity in entity formation, business ownership and disputes, and the purchase and sale of businesses. Jessica also works with nonprofit entities. She assists in obtaining tax exempt status and in resolving federal and state law compliance issues for nonprofits. In her work with the Internet, Technology & E-Commerce group, Jessica concentrates on copyright protection and registration for a variety of works, including technology-based works such as online works and computer programs, as well as more traditional works, such as books, scripts, art and musical arrangements.

Laura Martell Kelly is a research scientist at Wilder Research in St. Paul. For almost 20, years she has helped organizations conduct organizational or program-specific evaluations. Her work includes designing and implementing research studies, as well as working with clients to use the results to improve programming and outcomes. In addition, Laura has taught college-level program evaluation courses and provided many trainings on evaluation topics.

Dan Moore, director of operations and donor experience, is GiveMN’s jack-of-all-trades. He runs the training programs that help nonprofits and schools make the most of GiveMN. He crunches very important numbers and in charge of thinking up new ways to make GiveMN even better. Dan joined GiveMN in 2012. Before joining GiveMN, Dan spent five years as a gift planning officer at Gillette Children’s Hospital Foundation. He is a member of the As-sociation of Fundraising Professionals and holds a political science degree from the University of Minnesota – Morris. When he’s not doing the GiveMN thing, Dan helps to lead the Champlin Park High School Vocal Music Association and serves as president of the University of Minnesota Morris Alumni Association.

Dana Ostomel is vice president of nonprofit industry development at Firespring, a company that provides essential software and beautiful websites for nonprofits. Prior to her role at Firespring, Dana was the founder and C.E.O. of Deposit a Gift, a crowd-funding platform popular with nonprofits that allows users to easily create an online campaign for any organizational or personal need. Firespring acquired Deposit a Gift in 2016 with Dana resid-ing as the company’s lead crowdfunding expert. Before launching her own business, Dana spent over a decade as a marketing and branding adviser, developing marketing solutions for nationally-known brands such as Snapple, CENTURY 21, MasterCard and DIRECTV. Dana has a bachelor’s degree in communications from UCLA. She is a sought-after speaker on the topics of crowdfunding, online community stewardship and nonprofit marketing.

Christina Persaud currently works at Greater Twin Cities United Way as their HR representative. In her 2.5 years of nonprofit, HR experience, Christina has worked with benefits administration, recruitment, as well as talent and professional development. She has a passion for her community and helping others achieve their full potential.

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 Min-nesota State Auditor. In 1987, he became director of MCN, an association of 2,100 organizations that sponsors research, train-ing, lobbying and negotiated discounts to strengthen Minnesota’s nonprofit sector. Jon has consulted with nongovernmental organiza-tions 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.

Jordan Marie Quayle is a tenured nonprofit professional with both national and local nonprofit organizations. Jordan received a B.S. degree in psychology from North Dakota State University, and master’s degree in public policy from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Jordan also has nonprofit board service experience with FamilyWise, and experi-ence as a consultant. She enjoys her current role as a director at Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest. In this role, she is responsible for stewarding community efforts that support the organization through fundraising, in-kind items and grants.

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Walt Seibert is a major/planned gift consultant based in Min-nesota with a client list of local and international clients. He is the founding director of the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living and the founder of the second only wheelchair repair coop in the United States. Walt retired from Courage Center (now Courage Kenny) as the director of planned giving in 2013. While at Cour-age Center, Walt facilitated acquisition of gifts of two rare musical instruments, their subsequent sale to collectors as well as numerous gifts of land and substantial cash gifts. Walt has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wyoming and a masters of social work degree from the University of Michigan. Walt also holds the fellow in charitable estate planning designation.

Lou Anne Sexton is a major gifts officer at the University of St. Thomas. She started her career in journalism, moved over to mar-keting/communications, and she began working in the fundraising arena in 2000 at the Minnesota Medical Foundation, now part of the University of Minnesota Foundation. For the past five years, Lou Anne has worked in partnership with senior leadership to advance the mission of St. Thomas. Lou Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of St. Thomas.

James V. Toscano, principal at Toscano Advisors, LLC, has over 50 years’ experience in nonprofit management. His expertise in-cludes: planning, governance, values analysis, outcomes measure-ment and accountability and transparency in nonprofit organiza-tions. He is a past chair of the Minnesota Charities Review Council and served on over 50 boards and commissions during his career, including the Minnesota Health Care Commission and as chair of the Medical Education and Research committee of the State Health Department. A chair and co-chair of the committees that produced the two editions of Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence, he has taught nonprofit management at the University of Chicago, University of St. Thomas and, currently, Hamline University’s Graduate School of Business. He is a graduate of Rutgers College and Yale University.

Bob Weidman is the founder and C.E.O. of Weidman LLC, a company providing mission-driven nonprofits with fundraising expertise and services that help them raise more money. Before starting Weidman LLC, Bob served as director of development for the BlueGreen Alliance in Minneapolis and as chief operating of-ficer of Aaron Consulting Company in New York City. He has also managed information systems for the California Appellate Project in San Francisco and the Spangenberg Group in Boston, and taught a fundraising course as part of the Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership program at the University of Minnesota. Bob currently serves on the boards of Twin Cities nonprofits Heartland Democracy, Minnesota Environmental Fund and American Civic Forum, and is a featured blogger on the Huffington Post.

Lori-Anne Williams joined the Greater Twin Cities United Way as foundations & grants manager in 2017. She has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years at organizations includ-ing Prepare + Prosper, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, University of Minnesota, and many more. Lori-Anne is also an experienced teacher and presenter, having taught at the Minnesota Council on Foundations, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, University of St. Thomas and conferences around the country. She has a B.A. from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Minnesota.

Ellen Wolter serves as a research scientist for Minnesota Compass where she tracks indicators for the project which provides com-munity-level trends for Minnesota residents. Before joining Wilder Research, Ellen worked for the University of Iowa’s Center for Evalu-ation and Assessment and Hennepin County’s Research, Planning, and Development Department identifying community trends and conducting program evaluations related to education, health and social services. Ellen joined Wilder Research after working as a program evaluator for University of Minnesota’s Office of Com-munity Engagement for Health. Ellen holds dual master’s degrees in public health and public policy from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree in English from Grinnell College.

Morgan Zehner is a lead consultant and strategist at fundraising consulting firm Fox Advancement. Morgan began his nonprofit management career as an executive director in Washington, D.C. where he grew a start-up organization by 400 percent in three years. His success brought him to Minnesota where he helped to launch Minnesota’s statewide Main Street program and worked with many organizations as a fundraising and strategy consultant. In addition to his consulting work, Morgan was also a consultant at international fundraising consulting firm Bentz Whaley Flessner where he supported billion dollar capital campaigns at interna-tional Philanthropy 400 organizations. Morgan graduated from McGill University and possesses an M.B.A. from the Carlson School of Management.

Tom Zimmerman, director of marketing and communications, is a big idea person who puts his considerable talents toward a singu-lar goal: helping GiveMN grow giving in Minnesota. Tom comes to GiveMN from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, where he managed marketing and communications across several brands, including Georgia Gives, an online platform for Georgia nonprof-its to raise money on Georgia Gives Day and all year round. Tom received a master’s degree in public relations from the University of Georgia, and a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Lynchburg College. He also serves on the board of Young Non-profit Professionals Network of the Twin Cities.

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Association of Fundraising Professionals - Minnesota Chapterafpminnesota.org • Booth 9The Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota is dedicated to creating and fostering extraordinary fundraising professionals for an extraordinary philanthropic community. Our goals are to connect, educate, inspire and lead. Find out more about peer networking, education opportunities and mentoring at www.afpminnesota.org.

DonorSearchwww.donorsearch.net • Booth 6DonorSearch has worked with thousands of nonprofits across the nation in assisting them and their clients in providing accurate, and comprehensive data to help organizations achieve their fundraising goals. By means of prospect research through proven philanthropy with the largest database in the industry.

Firespringwww.firespring.org • Booth 1Firespring provides beautiful websites with essential software that helps nonprofits raise money, manage donors, organize volunteers and conduct events—all from one simple platform. As a certified B Corp, our purpose is to leverage our people, products and profit as a force for good.

G.L. Berg Entertainmentwww.glberg.com • Booth 2G.L. Berg Entertainment is the Midwest’s Largest Entertainment Provider. Since 1989, G.L. Berg Entertainment’s roster has grown to over 100 of the region’s top professional entertainers. Our company is your one-stop for the very best entertainment at your next fundraising event or gala, volunteer appreciation or other special event (including bands, comedians, dueling pianos, more!)

Orpheum Theatrewww.hennepintheatretrust.com • Booth 8Partner with a Broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre for a unique and memorable fundraiser! We have experience in working with large non-profits, youth groups, fraternities and local organizations by customizing a special ticket that includes a donation back to your organization. Contact Kelli or Debra in Group Sales – 612.373.5665.

Kindfulwww.kindful.com • Booth 7Kindful is a Nashville-based fundraising automation platform. Featuring online donation pages, donor CRM, reporting tools, and integrated partnerships with best-in-class services, Kindful’s platform is designed to help nonprofit organizations save time and raise more money. Kindful proudly powers thousands of world-changing fundraisers and organizations across the US and beyond.

Palmer Nonprofit Communications www.palmerprinting.com/non-profit-communications • Booth 3Palmer Nonprofit Communications has an experienced team that offers the wisdom and proven methods for connecting with your donors. Your project manager, designers, copy editors, data experts are all under one roof in one production facility. Our fully integrated workflow ensures your projects advance smoothly throughout all phases. Together, we combine insightful strategy, creative design and savvy use of variable data to help increase your response rate.

Radisson Blu Mall of Americawww.radissonblumoa.com • Booth 4Let the Radisson Blu Mall of America help you turn your dream event into a successful reality. Our event space features video conferencing, LCD projection capabilities and other audiovisual equipment. Our hotel gives you access to 26,300 square feet of versatile event space, which includes two elegant ballrooms and 14 meeting rooms that can host 10 to 1,400 guests. After the event or between sessions, attendees can take advantage of the hotel’s skyway connection to Mall of America®.

ResultsPlus from Metafilewww.resultsplussoftware.com • Booth 5Stronger connections are now just a keystroke away. Highly intuitive. ResultsPlus fundraising software supports the way you work. From planning your day to interacting with your donors to tracking your dollars and reporting your results. ResultsPlus helps maximize your time and that of your staff and volunteers. So you can focus on what matters most: furthering donor relations and supporting the mission. ResultsPlus is also available as an outsourced, hosted solution – ResultsPlus Online for a fixed monthly fee.

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The 2017 Nonprofit Fundraising Conference features exhibitors offering resources, services and counsel specifically suited for nonprofits—big, small and in-between—from across Minnesota and beyond. Stop by and introduce yourself. You may just discover information that can help your organization add to its fundraising plan!

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MCN StaffKari Aanestad, Development Manager jay bad heart bull, Associate DirectorClark Biegler, Policy AnalystMark Buenaflor, Operations and Database CoordinatorShelly Chamberlain, Director of Operations and Human ResourcesJesse Chang, VISTA Project CoordinatorSarah Crumrine, Communications Coordinator Deb Gorczycki, Accounting AssistantBen Horowitz, Policy AdvocateAnn Iijima, Southeast MN Regional Coordinator Maria Isley, Northeast MN Regional Coordinator Becky Johnson, Finance ManagerJoLynn Langaas, Northwest MN Regional CoordinatorRebecca Lucero, Public Policy Director Nan Madden, Minnesota Budget Project DirectorPaul Masiarchin, Program DirectorShannon McCarville, Program CoordinatorLaura Mortensen, Minnesota Budget Project Communications Manager Joe Pederson, West Central MN Regional CoordinatorJon Pratt, Executive DirectorRinal Ray, Deputy Public Policy DirectorSondra Reis, Director of e-LearningEdita Sabovic, Inclusion and Engagement Resource Specialist Sarah Short, GrantAdvisor Minnesota Coordinator Emily Steinmetz, Central MN Regional CoordinatorBiftu Takele, Nonprofit Services Assistant Corinna Turbes, Federal Policy Campaign CoordinatorHannah VanSant-Ouellette, VISTA Leader Rachel Wagner, Office AssistantBradley Wolfe, South Center/Southwest MN Regional Coordinator John Wurm, Membership & Communications Director

MCN Board of DirectorsKenza Hadj-Moussa, TakeAction Minnesota, chairSheila Smith, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, vice-chairJonah Weinberg, Autism Society of Minnesota, vice-chairJarell Skinner-Roy, College Possible, secretaryRobert Benes, Lake and Pines Community Action Council, Inc., treasurerThomas Adams, PhD, Better Futures MinnesotaEunice Adjei, Create CommUNITYCameron C. Bloom Kruger, Duluth Children’s MuseumAntonio Cardona, Pillsbury United CommunitiesSarah Clyne, Domestic Abuse ProjectSusan Estee, Second Harvest North Central Food BankTracy Fischman, Prepare + ProsperAmel Gorani, Carleton CollegeSue Grafstrom, LifeCare Medical CenterLynn Hunt, Happy Dancing TurtleMary LaGarde, Minneapolis American Indian CenterCathy Maes, Loaves & Fishes MNMolly Matheson Gruen, Bush FoundationAngie Miller, Community Action DuluthSusan Schmidt, The Trust for Public LandChris Taylor, Minnesota Historical Society Ernesto Velez, Centro CampesinoMelinda Wedzina, MRCI WorkSource

2017 Fundraising Conference CommitteeKari Aanestad, Minnesota Council of NonprofitsChristine Durand, Minnesota Environmental PartnershipBrie Geurink, AFP MN and Opportunity PartnersDana Gillespie, Creation In CommonPaul Masiarchin, Minnesota Council of NonprofitsLacy Moser, AFP MN and University of Minnesota FoundationSondra Reis, Minnesota Council of NonprofitsKelly Rowan, Carleton CollegePatrick Rowan, Metro Meals on WheelsDan Sassenberg, AFP MN and Minnesota OperaJim Toscano, Toscano AdvisorsPaul Vliem, Tasks UnlimitedLori-Anne Williams, Greater Twin Cities United Way

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is the statewide association 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.

About the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota is dedicated to creating and fostering extraordinary fundraising professionals for an extraordinary philanthropic community. Our goals are to connect, educate, inspire and lead. Find out more about peer networking, education opportunities and mentoring at www.afpminnesota.org.

About the Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota

AFP Minnesota Board of Directors

Carolyn Egeberg, Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, presidentBrie Geurink, CFRE, Opportunity Partners, president electHeather A. Christopherson, People Incorporated, immediate past presidentMichelle Edgerton, The Family Partnership, communications VPLauren Ross, diversity and inclusion VPDan Sassenberg, education VPAnna Dirksen, University of Minnesota FoundationBob Elfstrand, YMCA of the Greater Twin CitiesHeidi Fisher, Epilepsy Foundation of MNSarah Henely, Center for Victims of TortureRachel Kaul, Kaul ConsultingDeanna Kramer, CFRE, Scholarship America, national philanthropy day VPDan Lepow, retiredBecky Machamer, membership VP Amy Marret, Regions Hospital FoundationBrian McCartan, CFRE, Academy of Holy AngelsMarit Mechels, Cookie CartHayley Mueller, Catholic Charities of Saint Paul & Minneapolis, resource development VPAmy Nelson, Science Museum of MinnesotaLuther Ranheim, Minnesota Philanthropy PartnersCarley Stuber, CFRE, Minnesota OperaTim Torgerson, American Cancer SocietyPaul Vliem, Tasks UnlimitedShannon Weiher, University of MinnesotaJeremy Wells, CFRE, Minnesota Philanthropy Partners

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