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You’re invited to MCN’s largest conference for two days of in-person learning to shift the way we think about our roles, build new relationships, and gain timely skills.
MCN’s Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for team members across your organization with content and connection focused on Finance, Fundraising, Leadership, Communications, Advocacy, Operations, and more.
Together with 1,100+ nonprofit peers, we’ll tackle questions big and small and celebrate the amazing work being done throughout the state by organizations just like yours.
Thursday, October 9
11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 10
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
2025 Theme: Perennial – Here, Rooted, and Unwavering
Someone or something that is perennial persists, endures, and is constant. In 2025, nonprofits are proving to be just that – perennially grounded in their commitment to civic engagement and doing brave things to remain present and effective for their communities and each other.
We’re rooted, perennial, and not going anywhere. Register today to join us.
Conference Highlights
50+ Breakout Sessions with a mixture of skill-building and action-oriented sessions.
Two Keynotes that offer equal parts inspiration and application to your work.
Brain breaks with wellness and creative activities, trivia, and social hour fun.
2025 Nonprofit Mission Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.
Exhibitor Showcase featuring 70+ vendors ready to support your nonprofit.
Facilitated networking and intentional spaces to connect with 900+ nonprofit peers.
Conference Learning Objectives
As we gather for this year’s Annual Conference, we acknowledge the unpredictable and hard conditions we – our work and our people – are met with and root deeply to fuel our collective power as an adaptive and constant community.
This year we will share resources to stay resilient, laugh and connect, celebrate and fortify our humanity, and review where we are to better understand the impact of actions taken and strategize about where to persist today and tomorrow as a sector.
Conference learnings include expert-driven workshops on topics ranging from fundraising and financial management to human resources to equity and justice. By the end of the event, you will shift the way you think about your role in the sector, build new relationships, and acquire timely tools and skills.
There’s something for your entire team, and you’ll leave St. Paul with tools, knowledge, and connections to advance your work (and your organization’s mission)!
Conference Tickets
Member Rate
$375
Available through October 1.
Nonmember Rate
$475
Available through October 1.
Pay What You Can Rates
$69 – $129
Available through on-site registration.
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Conference Details
Thursday, October 9
11:30 am – 6 pm
Friday, October 10
8 am – 4 pm
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-265-4800
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Conference Planning Committee
- Salena Acox, MN Alliance With Youth
- Osman Ahmed, Prosperity for New America
- Luna Allen-Bakerian, Citizens League
- Tavyer Buchler, Propel Nonprofits
- Tracie Clanaugh, First Witness
- Courtney Gerber, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- Corenia Smith Kunuku, Wholesome Management
- Kelsey Gantzer Miller, Second Harvest Northland
- Kelly LaCore, Minnesota Council of Nonprofit
- Sara Niemi, Head of the Lakes United Way
- Andrea Satter, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
- Lori-Anne Williams, Catholic Charities
Thank you, Conference Sponsors!
Sustainer Sponsor
Partner Sponsor
Connector Sponsor
