"Ethics"
Register for NMF training February 7th

January 7 2008 - The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is delivering a comprehensive, integrated training program to build the capacity of the region's nonprofit organizations and agencies. The component that focuses on Individual Excellence features six courses designed and delivered by the Center for Nonprofit Management, University of St. Thomas.

The upcoming course in the series, "Ethics," will be held February 7th in Bemidji, at the Beltrami Electric Community Room, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Early registration is strongly encouraged; the deadline is January 31st.  There is a $50 fee for each class, which includes materials and lunch. On line registration is now available at www.nwmf.org or contact Samantha Hedin at the NMF office (phone 218-759-2057 or 800-659-7859, e-mail samanthah@nwmf.org).

The goal of the class is to give attendees a framework for making ethical decisions in their mission-based work.  Participants will explore ethical issues and decision-making principles including end-based, rule-based, and care-based thinking; develop a better understanding of the meaning of ethics; learn how to make ethical decisions; gain insight into the difficulty of making ethical decisions; and, be able to apply what they have learned to their current positions.

Instructor Sharon Chapman has worked in the nonprofit arena for over 35 years both as a volunteer and as paid staff.  Chapman is executive director of the Minnesota Adoption Resource Network. She has also served in management positions with The City, Inc., and The Minneapolis Urban League.  In addition, she has extensive grant making experience with The Minnesota Women's Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, and the Saint Paul Foundation.  Her areas of expertise include: community development, economic development, organizational development and capacity building, strategic planning, and human services program development.
 
Please contact Jane McKelvy, NMF training specialist with questions or e-mail janem@nwmf.org. For more information, visit www.nwmf.org.