Top takeaway: Congress did not find a compromise and a federal government shutdown began October 1; federal programs have been immediately impacted. The only way to end the government shutdown… Continue reading Federal government shutdown: take action
SNAP benefits stop Nov. 1; latest updates
Top takeaway: 440,000 Minnesotans (over one-third of whom are children) lost access to essential food assistance November 1 as the Trump-Vance administration refuses to release SNAP funds, which is equivalent… Continue reading SNAP benefits stop Nov. 1; latest updates
Nonprofit misconceptions: talking points to combat false narratives
Top takeaway: Push back on harmful misconceptions vilifying nonprofits, including: Misconception #1: Nonprofits don’t impact me. Misconception #2: State funding to nonprofits is a handout with minimal rules or accountability.… Continue reading Nonprofit misconceptions: talking points to combat false narratives
Letter to the editor and op-ed best practices
Top takeaway: Letters to the editor and op-eds help your nonprofit influence public discourse, establish your expertise, bring visibility, and help you control the narrative. Letter to the Editor best… Continue reading Letter to the editor and op-ed best practices
1.4M nonprofit donation pages created without permission by GoFundMe
Latest update from the National Council of Nonprofits: After the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) and others raised significant concerns with GoFundMe about its decision to create donation pages for… Continue reading 1.4M nonprofit donation pages created without permission by GoFundMe
AG statement condemning attacks on nonprofits
Top takeaway: In the face of dangerous attempts to suppress the First Amendment rights of nonprofit organizations, MCN joins the call to stand up for our sector and fight against… Continue reading AG statement condemning attacks on nonprofits
MCN to introduce its first member dues increase since 2023
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) announced a new nonprofit membership dues schedule set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. Our first change in dues levels in three… Continue reading MCN to introduce its first member dues increase since 2023
In the wake of political violence: what your nonprofit needs to know
Top takeaway: Nonprofits face new round of threats as the White House blames ‘radical left NGOs’ for political violence despite no evidence. As Minnesotans continue to mourn the political assassination… Continue reading In the wake of political violence: what your nonprofit needs to know
New 2025 data: economic impact of Minnesota nonprofits
MCN is pleased to release the 20th edition of the Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report, which analyzes the economic performance, workforce trends, and gender pay equity within Minnesota’s nonprofit sector. In… Continue reading New 2025 data: economic impact of Minnesota nonprofits
Advocacy of federal grantees targeted in new White House memo
Top takeaway: Laws around nonprofit lobbying remain unchanged, despite recent White House memo. On August 28, President Trump sent a memorandum to the Attorney General directing the U.S. Department of… Continue reading Advocacy of federal grantees targeted in new White House memo