Get to Know MNO: Happy Hour Edition

    Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM until 7:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
    11235 Bellflower Rd
    Cleveland, OH 44106
    United States

    Are you passionate about making a difference through nonprofit work? Ready to lead, manage, and innovate in the sector?

    Join us for an in-person evening of networking and insights into the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) and Certificate of Nonprofit Management (CNM) programs at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.

    Connect with like-minded professionals, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff while enjoying light refreshments and hearty appetizers. Learn about our comprehensive curriculum, hands-on experiences, and strong alumni network.

    Whether you're starting or advancing your nonprofit career, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and grow your network.

    Agenda

    5:30 — 5:45 P.M.

    Check-in, Networking and Games

    5:45 — 5:50 P.M.

     Welcome and Opening Remarks

    5:50 — 6:05 P.M.

    What is MNO? What is CNM?
    Robert Fischer (PhD) - Chair, Master of Nonprofit Organizations Program

    6:05 — 6:20 P.M.

    Alumni Panel
    Julian Rogers (MNO '08) - Associate VP, Local Government & Community Relations, CWRU
    Vin Karnik (MNO ‘20) – Associate Director, Annual Fund & Operations, Greater Cleveland Food Bank
    Linh Huynh (MNO ‘24) – Assistant Director, Prospect Development, The University of Akron

    6:20 — 6:30 P.M.

    Alumni Panel Q&A

    6:30 — 6:35 P.M.

    Break

    6:35 — 6:50 P.M.

    Demystifying Fundraising: Why Everyone in Nonprofits is a Fundraiser
    Ronald Horvat, (MNO '98), CEO of the Precede Foundation

    6:50 — 7:20 P.M.

    Interactive Fundraising Activity Plan
    Ronald Horvat (MNO '98), CEO of the Precede Foundation
    Daniel Mansoor (MBA), President, GoodWorks Group - Founder, GiveNext.com

    7:20 — 7:30 P.M.

    Next Steps and How to Apply?

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.