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Category: Advocacy & Public Policy

Seven misperceptions that need to go away

Common misperceptions regarding nonprofits and their ability to talk with legislators, with important reality checks.

Published December 2, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, government, legislation, public policy

H.R.9495 passes House, unlikely to gain traction in Senate

After a spirited debate on the morning of November 21, 2024, the House passed H.R.9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.”

Published November 21, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, federal, government, legislation, public policy

Minnesota nonprofits successfully mobilize to change Rep. Angie Craig’s vote on H.R.9495

As a result of the collective action taken by Minnesota nonprofits and community members over the past two days, Rep. Angie Craig has determined that she will no longer support H.R.9495 when it comes to the House floor for a new vote.

Published November 20, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, government, legislation, policy, public policy

MCN shares concerns with the IRS regarding commonly filed forms

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) recently provided feedback to the IRS in response to the IRS’ request for public comment on various IRS forms to help reduce paperwork and… Continue reading MCN shares concerns with the IRS regarding commonly filed forms

Published November 19, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged 1023, 990, advocacy, IRS, policy

MCN urges nonprofits to contact Rep. Angie Craig to vote NO on H.R.9495

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is tracking H.R.9495, a bill in Congress that could seriously harm nonprofits and has received renewed attention this week.

Published November 18, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, congress, legislation, public policy

Promoting The Charitable Act With Senator Klobuchar

MCN joined Senator Klobuchar for a press conference to promote The Charitable Act.

Published April 19, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General, Leadership & Governance Tagged advocacy, charitable deduction, nonprofits, public policy

Removal of Otto Bremer Trust leader upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirms district court’s removal of Otto Bremer Trust trustee in 2022.

Published February 8, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General

Potential federal government shutdown

With hours to spare, Congress passed, and Pres. Biden signed, a 45-day spending bill to temporarily avoid a shutdown.

Published September 27, 2023
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy

MCN files amicus brief in Minnesota Supreme Court’s Otto Bremer Trust case

MCN’s has filed an amicus brief with MN Supreme Court supporting upholding the removal of a charitable trustee for misconduct.

Published July 26, 2023
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General

2022 Voter Engagement Report

A report on the exceptional voter engagement work done by nonprofit grantees in 2022!

Published June 21, 2023
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy

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