MCN conferences bring together thousands of nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members for day-long, in-depth learning surrounding timely topics, strategies, and research facing nonprofits today and in the future.
*RFPs are now open for all 2027 MCN Conferences.*
Upcoming Conferences
2026 MCN Annual Conference
Thursday, October 29 – Friday, October 30, 2026
Saint Paul RiverCentre
Past Conferences
2026 Nonprofit Finance Conference
April 23, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
2026 Nonprofit Leadership Conference
May 21, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
2026 Nonprofit Fundraising Conference
August 5, 2026
Saint Paul, MN
Conference Request for Proposals
To shape conference learning objectives, MCN seeks dynamic breakout session proposals on topics that matter most to nonprofit professionals throughout the year.
RFPs are now open for all four 2027 MCN Conferences:
2027 Nonprofit Finance Conference
April 29, 2027 | Minneapolis
Submission deadline: November 5, 2026
Conference focus: The technical skills, strategic thinking, and processes that keep nonprofits financially compliant, secure, solvent, and equitable.
2027 Nonprofit Leadership Conference
May 27, 2027 | Minneapolis
Submission deadline: November 19, 2026.
Conference focus: Strategic and equitable approaches to leading people, organizations, and movements from any position and point of view within nonprofits.
2027 Nonprofit Fundraising Conference
August 5, 2027 | St. Paul
Submission deadline: February 18, 2027.
Conference focus: Sustainable approaches to revenue generation by building fundraising skills, strengthening donor relationships, and exploring emerging practices.
2027 MCN Annual Conference
October 14-15, 2027 | St. Paul
Submission deadline: April 15, 2027.
Conference focus: Topics across all departments, experience levels, and organizational sizes that explore strategies to support sustainable, thriving nonprofits.
Sponsorship & Exhibits
Attending, exhibiting at, and sponsoring MCN events provide invaluable opportunities to talk with nonprofit leaders, learn about issues and topics facing the nonprofit sector and network with others providing services to nonprofit organizations.