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Education Seminars
Close-to-home, high-quality, affordable seminars designed for you. And in 2010, they are even more affordable, with prices reduced to $30 for members and $50 for nonmembers. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to expand and deepen your fundraising knowledge. CFRE credits are available.

Networking
Free opportunities for you to visit other area nonprofits and visit with your colleagues. Interested in hosting a networking event at your nonprofit? Contact us.

Orientation
Designed for members new and old, these free events help you get the most out of your membership. Not yet a member? You’re welcome, too.

CFRE Review Course
A special two day intensive course developed by AFP International and presented by local seasoned professionals. Designed to help you pass the CFRE examination this two-day course also provides a wonderful way to get an overview of best fundraising practices and get you orientated to what it takes to be a Certified Fundraising Executive.

National Philanthropy Day
Celebrate philanthropy in our community and within your organization at this inspiring annual event.

Senior Fundraiser Dinner
An event created especially for senior fundraising professionals who hold the CFRE or ACFRE or have ten or more years of experience in the field.

Event Calendar

Dates, times, duration, location, topics and speakers are subject to change.

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February 11, 2010 The Philanthropic Outlook: Fundraising and the Economy
Education Seminar
with Bruce W. Flessner, founding partner, Bentz Whaley Flessner
7:30 – 9:30 a.m., Town & Country Club, St. Paul, MN
» Details & registration
March 2010
(date TBD)		 Networking Event & Orientation
March 2010
(date TBD)		 Demystifying the CFRE
Special Panel Discussion
» Details
March 3, 2010 Beginning Grantseeking Seminar
presented by the Minnesota Council on Foundations
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Neighborhood House, St. Paul, MN
» Details & registration
March 9, 2010 Probate in Minnesota
presented by the Minnesota Planned Giving Council
with Dean Maus, Probate Referee & Court Manager, District Court
7:30 – 9:15 a.m., Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville, MN
» Details & registration
March 9, 2010 Keys to Planned Giving Success
presented by the Minnesota Planned Giving Council
with Jim Gumpert, Director of Planned Giving, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
9:15 – 11:00 a.m., Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville, MN
» Details & registration
April 6, 2010 Educational Seminar
with Craig Wruck, Vice President for University Advancement, St. Cloud State University
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, St. Paul, MN
» Details & registration
May 2010
(date TBD)		 Networking Event
May 20, 2010 The Stalled Campaign
Webinar
12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Minnesota Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
» Details & registration
May 26-27, 2010 CFRE Review Course
» Details
June 8, 2010 Entrepreneurs and the New World of Engaged Philanthropy
Educational Seminar
with James Hodge
7:30 – 9:30 a.m., The Wilder Foundation, St. Paul, MN
» Details & registration
July 2010
(date TBD)		 Networking Event & Orientation
August 2010
(date TBD)		 Senior Fundraisers Dinner
with Karla Williams, ACFRE
» Details
August 2010
(date TBD)		 Foundation Panel Discussion
 Educational Seminar
September 2010
(date TBD)		 Networking Event
September 23, 2010 Power Shifts: Secrets to Success in the Digital Donor-Centric World
Webinar
12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Minnesota Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
» Details & registration
October 2010
(date TBD) 		Educational Seminar & Annual Meeting
with Audrey Kintzi, ACFRE
October 2010
(date TBD) 		Orientation
October 7, 2010 Annual Campaign: Raising More Money with Fewer Resources
Webinar
12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Minnesota Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
» Details & registration
November 19, 2010 Philanthropy Day and a Special Pre-Education Seminar
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hilton Minneapolis
» Details


Brown Bag Lunches
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
These monthly free events are topic-based, facilitated discussions with area experts. You are invited to bring your lunch, business cards, questions and ideas.

All brown bag lunches are held from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave, Ste 20, St. Paul, MN 55114 (map & directions).

Click here for additional details about the lunches.

February 10, 2010 Special Events
March 10, 2010 Women in Philanthropy
April 14, 2010 Donor Databases
May 12, 2010 Web 2.0
June 9, 2010 Career Development
July 14, 2010 How to Think About Diversifying Funding Streams
August 11, 2010 Development Planning: “Show Me Your Spreadsheet and I’ll Show You Mine”
September 8, 2010 Creative Ways to Share Your Results with Donors
October 13, 2010 Involving the Board in Fundraising
November 10, 2010 Generational Fundraising
December 8, 2010 Prospecting Tools Top 10 List
AFP Minnesota Chapter
1821 University Avenue West, Suite S-256, St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 917-6247 phone • (651) 917-1835 fax • office@afpminnesota.org

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