Events

Minnesota Gift Planning Association 50th Anniversary Conference

Speakers: Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa, Maryse Birr, Aurea Gerard, Mariah Brook Get ready for the 50th annual Minnesota Gift Planning Association conference. This fall, the MGPA conference continues its long tradition of providing inspiring speakers, top-notch educational sessions and opportunities for professional networking. October 7-8 we'll gather at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for our two-day conference. Attendees also have the option to attend A Brisk Walk Through the Basics of Planned Giving onsite October 6 (9 am - 3 pm) to kick-off the conference. Whether you work in planned giving, general non-profit development, or assist clients with their charitable giving as a professional advisor, this conference is for you! Mark your calendars – and invite others! We look forward to seeing you there.

AFP Minnesota Education Session: Demystifying Donor Advised Funds

Guest speaker Luther Ranheim from The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Donor-Advised funds hold more than $327 Billion in assets according to the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, but there's a lot of information swirling about whether they are good or bad for giving. Bring your best burning questions, myths, and ideas about how these funds work, and we'll put them to the test with our industry expert.

2026 Radical Leadership Awards

Join the 4th annual Radical Leadership Awards at The Coven St. Paul! The awards are in their fourth year honoring the people who Do the Most Good in our communities. This year, the Radical Leadership Awards are about celebrating what it means to be a Minnesotan — the instinct to show up for one another and celebrating 25 honorees making radical impact in the community..

MCF Event: Changing the Narrative on Nonprofit Fraud

This event is hosted by Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) and is for MCF Members only. This timely conversation features Kris Kewitsch, Executive Director of the Charities Review Council, and Alfonso Wenker, Senior Vice President of Community Impact, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and will examine and challenge the harmful narratives surrounding nonprofit fraud. Michelle Maryns, MCF President, will start the conversation.

Facing Race 20th Anniversary Event

As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Facing Race Awards, we invite you to join us on October 28 when we will host our celebration to honor our past recipients and honorees featuring special guest, Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us, in conversation with Chanda Smith Baker.

2026 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference

Speaker: Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa MCN’s Annual Conference provides a unique learning and connection opportunity for team members across your organization to explore strategies to support sustainable, thriving nonprofits.

Power of Possible Giving Circle Launch

The Power of Possible Giving Circle is for women, and female-identifying people who are curious about philanthropy and creating meaningful community impact. Whether you're new to giving circles or have years of philanthropic experience, you'll have an opportunity to connect with others, help inform the group's vision and learn more about what participation could look like in the first year.