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
Author: Laura Dunford
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
Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits
The federal reconciliation package (H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or “OBBBA”) will have very significant impacts on the nonprofits sector and the communities nonprofits… Continue reading Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits
New 2025 data on current conditions of Minnesota’s nonprofit sector
MCN has published new research on how Minnesota nonprofits are navigating 2025. The 2025 Current Conditions of Minnesota’s Nonprofit Sector, reports on how the rapidly evolving federal context is adding… Continue reading New 2025 data on current conditions of Minnesota’s nonprofit sector
What is the Johnson Amendment and why does it matter?
The Johnson Amendment, a federal law approved by Congress with strong bipartisan support more than 70 years ago, prohibits charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, from endorsing or opposing candidates… Continue reading What is the Johnson Amendment and why does it matter?
MCN and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services for nonprofits
A new partnership between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS provides all Minnesota nonprofits (and MCN members) with legal help desk, compliance clinics, and support; qualifying organizations eligible for… Continue reading MCN and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services for nonprofits
The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session was just last month but in the wake of profound tragedy, feels eons away. The assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband… Continue reading The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Friday, June 27 on HR 1 (“The Big Beautiful Bill”) that contains nearly $1 Trillion in Medicaid cuts and shifts significant SNAP… Continue reading Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’