2021 MINN Summit: Connect, Share, Learn

301 19th Avenue S,Minneapolis MN 55455

07 October, 2021

Description

The MINN Summit is a full-day conference offering globally-minded individuals and local organizations a chance to collaborate and learn. The MINN Summit is a full-day conference offering globally-minded individuals and local organizations a forum to connect, share, and learn. Since 2013, the Summit has brought together more than 1,250 participants, 100+ speakers, and nearly 400 unique organizations. The Summit provides exciting professional development opportunities, offers insight, and sparks conversations that will propel international development success in a changing world. The keynote addresses, panel, breakout sessions, and activities throughout the day are designed to connect international development professionals and supporters as they share best practices and learn about local, national, and cross-national trends in the field. For questions regarding this event or to request accommodations, please contact the Summit Team at [email protected]. Keynote Speaker:Engagement in a Global World: How Minnesota NGOs Can Contribute to Enhancing US-African Strategic Partnership? We're thrilled to announce our 2021 MINN Summit keynote speaker, Hilda Suka-Mafudze, Ambassador of the African Union to the United States of America. Born in Zimbabwe, Ambassador Suka-Mafudze is a seasoned diplomat with over two decades of professional experience in leading humanitarian activities, mediation, and human rights. Presented by Books For Africa Founders Panel:We're are excited to welcome a group of highly talented panelists. They will lead a discussion on starting an organization. Attendees will hear about challenges encountered, expectations and learned lessons Breakout Session Descriptions:Session Title: Circular Flow | What is it, and why should charities care? Presenter: Sasha Nicolle Two primary models that nonprofits and NGOs use in developing countries are: are known as “Relief or humanitarian Aid” and “Development.” What is the differences are between the two, and why does defining that matter? Many people working (or volunteering for) humanitarian organizations have good intentions. However, the repercussions of applying a “relief” model for the long-term can be more harmful than helpful. In this interactive presentation Sasha Nicolle will discuss why using relief aid for a prolonged duration is detrimental to local economies. She will share a case study to demonstrate the impacts and will also offer ideas for nonprofits and NGOs to help people flourish sustainably. Session Title: USAID Funding Seminar | How to enter and grow in the USAID market Presenter: Mike Shanley, CEO, AidKonekt Data USAID distributed more than $21 billion last fiscal year. Attend this seminar to learn best practices for starting and growing your work with USAID. We will share USAID partnering best practices our firm has learned through supporting our client’s work with USAID and USAID prime implementers. Come learn how to start building your organization's USAID market strategy, and ways to get started as a subcontractor by connecting with established USAID primes. The seminar will cover how to learn about USAID funding opportunities, the USAID procurement process, and will give you tools you can take back to your organization to build and grow your USAID work. This will be targeted to international development and aid organizations based outside of Washington, D.C. that are interested in USAID funding. We will discuss changes under the Biden Administration, the New Partnerships Initiative, and USAID's direction under Administrator Samantha Power. Please bring your questions about working with USAID! Session Title & Presenter: Karla Godoy Da Costa Lima | EcoCiclo Karla will discuss her experience as the CFO of EcoCiclo, a StartUp that manufactures the first 100% biodegradable sanitary pad produced in Brazil and through the manufacturing process empowers women in situations of social and economic vulnerability by employing and giving them chances for personal development. Thank you so much to our sponsors, exhibitors, & community partners: Conference Sponsor: Humphrey School of Public Affairs Keynote Sponsor: Books for Africa Gold Sponsors: Program Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: MINNCircle Sponsors: Center for Victims of Torture Karen Baumgaertner Consulting Bronze Sponsors: Fellows Sponsor: McKnight Foundation Community Partners: Founded in the spring of 2005, The Minnesota International NGO Network serves to connect all international humanitarian and development practitioners and supporters based in Minnesota, through education, networking, and information resources. Whether you are new to the world of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or a seasoned veteran, MINN is your forum to connect with colleagues and stay aware of what other NGOs based in Minnesota are doing around the world.