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The Minnesota Council on Foundations extends its deep appreciation to the following sponsors for their support of the 2004 Conference and Annual Meeting of Members:

Sponsors:

•	ADC Foundation	•	Northwest Area Foundation	•	Okabena Advisors

Partners:

•	The Minneapolis Foundation

Supporters:

•	Bremer Banks	•	CHS Foundation	•	The Marks Group at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

MCF would also like to thank the Minnesota Grants Managers Network for providing financial support for Martin Schneiderman’s presentation at the conference.

Sponsorship Information

A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available for MCF's Annual Conference on November 17-18, 2004, in Brooklyn Park, which for the first time is being combined with MCF's Annual Meeting for Members. The conference will bring together more than 250 representatives of foundations and corporate giving programs from Minnesota and surrounding states. Conference marketing efforts will reach all 1,400 MCF member staff and directors/trustees plus 1,200 additional foundations in the state.

Conference Sponsorship Deadlines:

September 3, 2004: Deadline to be listed as a sponsor in the conference brochure.
November 3, 2004: Final sponsorship deadline.

More Information

Download the MCF Conference Sponsorship Information Sheet (PDF, 2 pages) for details on conference sponsorship opportunities, benefits and pricing.

Reserve Your Sponsorship

Use the Sponsorship Reservation Form (PDF) to reserve your sponsorship.

Questions?

For questions on sponsorship of MCF's annual conference and annual meeting of members, please contact Melissa Eystad at 612.335.3418, meystad@mcf.org.

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Conference Exhibitors

MCF is pleased to welcome vendor exhibits to the conference this year to provide a convenient opportunity for attendees to learn more about products and services available for grantmakers. Ample break times have been scheduled to visit the Exhibit Area. The following exhibitors have been confirmed to date:

Berthel Schutter LLC - investment consultants.
Bromelkamp Company - supporting grantmakers through technology and advice that enable effectiveness and innovation.
Center for Nonprofit Management at the University of St. Thomas - dedicated to helping our community's nonprofit practitioners improve their skills and knowledge.
Commonfund - investment management services.
Gabelli Asset Management Company - investment advisory services.
Ishpi Executive Personnel Services - executive search and other human resources services.
The Morse Agency - specialized insurance for nonprofits.
Piper Jaffray - socially responsible investing.
Triangle Park Creative - logos, annual reports, brochures, Web sites, displays, books and forms especially for organizations that support progressive social change.

Exhibitor Information

MCF is offering a limited amount of exhibit space for its 2004 Annual Conference and Annual Meeting of Members, which will be attended by approximately 250 staff and board members of private foundations, community/public foundations, and corporate foundations and giving programs from Minnesota and the surrounding region. SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 15 EXHIBITS reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Exhibit Area

The Resource Marketplace will be held in the foyer area surrounding the ballroom on the main level of the conference center. This space is adjacent to the conference's central registration and meeting area.

Exhibit Times

Set-up: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 17.
Tear down: 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18.
Schedule: Please see the conference schedule for information regarding scheduled breaks, etc.

Exhibitor Amenities

Provided: One (1) 6-ft table, skirted in an 8' x 10' space (please, no large trade show booths) with two (2) chairs. Any additional requests, including electrical, will have additional costs - please contact Cathy at the Northland Inn directly at 763.971.5572 for more information.
Listing on conference Web site.
Listing in conference attendee packets.

Exhibit Fees

For-profit businesses/consultants: $650.
Nonprofit organizations providing services to foundations: $400.

Reserve Your Exhibit Space

To reserve your exhibit space, complete the exhibitor registration form (PDF, 1 page) by November 3, 2004, and be sure to include the name(s) of the individual(s) staffing the exhibit and a brief description of your business, product or service, and type of payment.

Questions?

For questions on conference exhibit space, please contact Melissa Eystad at 612.335.3418, meystad@mcf.org or Cheryl Smith at 612.335.3556, csmith@mcf.org.

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