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WHAT: The Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Statewide Leadership Training Conference features breakout sessions and networking opportunities for all areas of Habitat affiliate operations in best practices and active learning sessions.
WHO: Any Habitat for Humanity affiliate staff, board members, or volunteers from Minnesota and the surrounding states is encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 27th through Wednesday, March 1
WHERE: Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center – 7984 257th St W, Farmington, MN 55024
The Susan Thompson Mainstay Award
mainstay /ˈmānˌstā/ noun: a person or thing on which someone or something else depends.
In honor of Susan Thompson’s legacy as consultant, friend, and advocate for Minnesota’s Habitat network, Habitat Minnesota has created the Susan Thompson Mainstay Award. This award will correspond with Habitat Minnesota’s Statewide Conference going forward.
Who are the mainstays at your Habitat affiliate? Who are the people you depend on in the Habitat network? Who is that person who makes your day to day work possible and works diligently to move the Habitat mission forward? Consider nominating them for the Susan Thompson Mainstay Award.
To nominate someone, email Becca with a response (roughly 250-500 words) to the following:
- Name of the individual.
- Habitat affiliate the individual is associated.
- Number of years the individual has worked or volunteered for Habitat.
- Describe the efforts for which the individual is being nominated. Please provide specific examples of how the individual meets the definition of a mainstay (a person on which someone or something else depends).
Please submit only one nomination a year. Multiple nominations will be accepted for each individual and will work in their favor. Nominees should either work or volunteer for a Habitat affiliate that serves Minnesota. Nominations will be accepted from January 9th – February 6th. The honoree will be announced and celebrated at the Statewide Conference on the evening of February 27th. Honorees do not need to be present to receive the award.
Location & Lodging
There are a limited number of rooms onsite for attendees, but there are also hotels nearby that can be booked directly:
- Holiday Inn & Suites – 20800 Kenrick Ave – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 952.469.1134
- Candlewood Suites – 21060 Keswick Loop – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 612.808.5580
- Hampton Inn – 20851 Keokuk Ave – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 952.213.3144
Payment Assistance
Looking for assistance in paying for you or your team to attend the conference? Click here to view the application for Habitat International’s Capacity Building Grant for rural and small affiliates. You can also find contact information for questions.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsors help make our event a success!
Find 2023 Statewide Conference Sponsorship Levels here.
Ready to sponsor? Contact Kristin Skaar at kristin@hfhmn.org or 612-331-4439, x4.
Registration: Click here to register for the 2023 Conference. Rates are $250—early-bird registration; $275—late registration, plus fees.
Overnight Lodging: There is limited lodging (approx. 34 spots) available at Mount Olivet for $200 per person for double occupancy rooms for two nights. You can book your room when you register for the conference.
There are also several hotels nearby that can be booked directly. Find information on them here.
2023 Conference Sessions
Schedule of Events
The conference will kick off during the afternoon of Monday, February 27 and end in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 1.
Full conference schedule coming soon!
Safeguarding
Habitat 2.0
From Keeping Up to Pulling ahead
It’s About Relationships: Diverse Boards, Staff, and Volunteers
Section 4 Capacity Building
Engaging Major Donors
Board Members and Fundraising
Homeowner & Mortgage Services Oversight
Homeowner Selection & Mortgage Origination Overview
True Cost of Construction Workshop
Introduction to Updated US Construction Standards
Donation Procurement
Driver Safety
Recruiting, Training, and Retaining High Performing Team Members
Taking Your Advocacy to the Next Level
Courageous Conversations on Race, Housing, and the Wealth Gap
Many Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors!
