2026 HCBA Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community Program Series

It's Back! Join Us for the 2026 LINC Series! 

The Hennepin County Bar Association has developed the Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community (LINC) program series to provide volunteer lawyers with training in nonprofit governance and an introduction to legal issues commonly faced by nonprofits. The skills you acquire from LINC training will be applicable to positions of leadership on nonprofit boards and committees, including associations, faith communities, and community-based nonprofits.  The training will not only provide information that every person serving on a nonprofit board should know to uphold their fiduciary duties, but also an opportunity to focus on issues that uniquely impact lawyers serving on nonprofit boards.

This experience is meant for any attorneys that are curious to explore the potential of serving on a nonprofit board or for attorneys that already serve and would like to expand their understanding of the nuances that can be involved when serving as an attorney. 

LINC has been honed into an engaging, thorough four-session program series. Registration includes ALL four sessions. Participants who attend the program series will earn Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education (MBCLE) credits. 

Learn more about the Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community history of this HCBA signature program series.

Program Topics: 
Nonprofit Corporate Governance 
Role of a Board Member 
Ethics of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Restricted Gifts and Endowments
Overview of the Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations
Lobbying and Advocacy
Employment Law for Nonprofits
Fundraising Issues 
Nonprofit Financial Literacy and Competency

2026 Series Schedule | Session Dates:
Session 1:Thursday, March 12 | In-Person
Session 2: Thursday, March 26 | Virtual
Session 3: Thursday, April 2 | Virtual
Session 4: Thursday, April 16 | In-Person

Proposed Timeframe & Attendance:
Sessions 1 & 4 | 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm | IN-PERSON 
Sessions 2 & 3 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | VIRTUAL ZOOM only

Presenters and Panelists:

To be announced. 

2026 LINC Program Chair:

Mackenzie McNaughton, Of Counsel | Jones Day LLP

CLE Credits
Approx. 10.0 Total Credits pending  |  Event Code: 547431

Standard CLE: 9.0
Ethics CLE: 1.0

Pricing and Registration Deadlines:

HCBA Members: $299
Non-Members: $449

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026

Please view detailed schedule for in-person and/or remote information.

For Dates In-Person: Downtown Minneapolis

MSBA/HCBA Office

Hennepin County/Minnesota State Bar Association

City Center Tower – 45th Floor
33 South Sixth Street, #4540
Minneapolis, MN 55402

• Arrival: From the City Center Atrium Lobby on 1st floor: head through the glass doors to the Tower lobby (see pic below). Find the elevator bank for 45th floor; then head to the 45th floor. The office is just off elevators.
• Security Note: Building security may ask your name and reason for visit, please provide this information to keep our building secure.  

For Remote/Virtual Dates - Join by Zoom:

• Remote instructions are included in the registration confirmation email.
• Remote instructions will also be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing 24 hours before the event. Requests outside of that window are not eligible. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to attend.