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Upcoming workshops and resources for Cook County non-profit organizations

Jan 20, 2023 11:43AM ● By Content Editor
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From Boreal Community Media - January 20, 2023

Upcoming workshops and resources for non-profit organizations in Cook County, Minnesota. 


Board of Directors Basics

Board of Directors Basics

January 30 | 4pm-5pm | FREE | At CCHE and Streamed on Zoom
Presenter: Kelly LaCore, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Are you new to serving on a board? Are you considering serving on a board? Are you looking for a board basics refresher or what might be expected if you take leadership roles on a board?

Join us for Board of Directors Basics with Kelly LaCore from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Kelly will present about board structures, roles, and responsibilities. Covered topics include officer positions, required direction & oversight, the importance of Board of Directors DEI work, and how best to use board members' talents and resources. Kelly will share about Minnesota’s nonprofit sector, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and additional resources. The event will conclude with a question and answer session focusing on nonprofit board membership.

Whether you are a current board member or deciding whether or not to serve on a board, this free training is for you!

For more information, visit: boreal.org/events/252162/board-of-directors-basics


1:1 Meeting with Kelly LaCore, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

1:1 Meeting with Kelly LaCore, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits January 31 by Appt, To Schedule Email: [email protected]

At CCHE or Your Cook County Nonprofit Location

Wondering what services and support the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits could provide for your organization? Interested in getting to connect with Kelly in person and 1:1? Set up a meeting with Greater Minnesota and Northeast Minnesota Regional Manager, Kelly LaCore, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits on January 31st.

For more information, visit: https://www.boreal.org/events/252163/1-1-meeting-with-kelly-lacore-minnesota-council-of-nonprofits


Lunch & Learn: Meet Regional Grantors

Lunch & Learn: Meet Regional Grantors

January 30 | 11:30am-1pm | At CCHE or Zoom
Presenters: North Shore Health Care Foundation, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, IRRR, Cook County Community Fund, Northland Foundation, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, North Shore Collaborative Coordinating Council, and Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Join us for a presentation by leading regional grantors hosted by Cook County Community Fund, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, and Cook County Higher Education.

For more information, visit: https://www.boreal.org/events/252161/lunch-learn-meet-regional-grantors


Grant writing for beginners

Whether you are a community member, student or professional, opportunities abound to access funding to support new ideas and initiatives for community health and wellbeing.

Join us for a crash course on how to be successful in seeking out and securing grants.

For more information, visit: https://extension.umn.edu/event/grant-writing-beginners



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