Four session program presented by Minnesota Council on Foundations

Whether you are thinking about board service, are currently serving, or are a seasoned board member looking for a refresher, “Board Series: The Board Member’s Guide to Good Governance” is for you.  

This 4-part series will explore different aspects of nonprofit governance, offering practical, varied, and rich content that mixes tools and principles that are immediately implementable with strategies and resources geared toward your continual long-term growth as an effective and engaged board member. 

All sessions will be led by experienced nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts and designed to offer practical information that can be applied immediately along with larger-picture questions and possibilities to consider for the long-term. 

• Workshop 1: Nonprofit Board 101: Basic Board Member Duties – July 9, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 2: Board Member Legal and Human Resources Responsibilities – July 16, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 3: Financial Information Board Members Should Know – July 23, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

• Workshop 4: Nonprofit Board Inclusion: DEI Success Strategies – July 30, 2026, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT 

Each event takes place on Thursday every week from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT. 

Alliance members are eligible for MCN member rate: $175

Presented by the Center for Dynamic Learning

Dive into a future of opportunity with the Center for Dynamic Learning and the Trades Up Initiative that brings learning to life through hands-on experience and real-world application. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence, this immersive pathway introduces students to in-demand careers in the marine trades—where innovation meets the water.

Through engaging, project-based learning, students develop essential academic and technical skills while exploring key disciplines such as plumbing, electrical systems, engineering, welding, and fabrication. Along the way, they gain a deeper understanding of how these trades shape marine and coastal infrastructure—and the broader world around us

The program will take place from July 6th to August 7th. We will meet on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30-3:00 pm, at the Center for Dynamic Learning,1 Louisa Street, Providence, and on Tuesday/Thursday, 12:00-6:30 pm, at Providence Career and Tech, 41 Fricker Street, Providence.

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Presented by Nonprofit Learning Lab

Organizations invest in evaluation — then the report sits on a shelf. But that data is exactly what strengthens grant proposals and sharpens donor conversations. This workshop gives professionals a structured process for identifying what their data is saying and translating findings into language that resonates with funders, donors, and boards.

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