Nonprofit News is a print and digital newsletter published quarterly as a benefit to MCN members. Filled with informational articles, timely resources, and practical how-to applications, Nonprofit News is a useful publication that nonprofits look forward to receiving and reading cover to cover. It cuts across industry lines – from executive leadership articles and fundraising advice, to human resources information and finance and management tips.
Because our readers see Nonprofit News as a continued resource, your advertisement has a shelf-life longer than just when the publication hits the mailbox. It is distributed quarterly to more than 16,000 nonprofit and community leaders in Minnesota (2,400 print, 14,000 email). Our readers are executive directors, finance managers, human resources professionals, marketing and communications professionals, fundraisers, technology experts, public policy advocates, and other nonprofit managers. We reach beyond the executive director to the nonprofit management staff members that make decisions that impact your business.
The opportunity to advertise in Nonprofit News, is available only to MCN associate and nonprofit members. We offer ad space in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of our advertisers. All artwork must be provided and meet production requirements.
2025 Calendar
| Newsletter | Reserve by | Materials by | Mail date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec. 26, 2025 | Jan. 26, 2026 | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Spring | Mar. 23, 2026 | April 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Summer | June 15, 2026 | July 27, 2026 | Aug. 27, 2026 |
| Fall | Sept. 27, 2026 | Oct. 26, 2026 | Nov. 19, 2026 |
Ad Sizes and Pricing
| Newsletter | Reserve by | Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Full page (back cover)** | 8 1/2” W x 11” H | $1,600 |
| 1/3 pg. vertical | 2 1/4” W x 10” H | $1,200 |
| 1/3 pg. horizontal | 7 1/2” W x 3” H | $1,200 |
| 1/4 pg. horizontal | 5” W x 3 1/2” H | $900 |
*Advertising in Nonprofit News is available to MCN members and associate members only. Advocate- and Ally-level associate members and nonprofit members receive a 50 percent discount on ads in Nonprofit News.
**Full page ad (one available per issue) will appear on the back cover and will include a full bleed. Please provide artwork/design files with a 1/8″ bleed.
Production Requirements
Ads must be created in 4c (four-color) and be self-contained in a frame or box measuring the specified dimensions. Submissions must be provided digitally as a PDF or JPG files with all fonts and graphics embedded. Ads and payment must be received by the submission deadline to ensure placement. All ads will be placed run of press (ROP).
Submit Ads and Payment to:
John Wurm, organizational development & engagement director, or mail to MCN, 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20, St. Paul, MN 55114-1802.