As the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board explores rule changes related to lobbying reporting, MCN has weighed in with recommendations and insights on behalf of Minnesota nonprofits.
Category: General
Seven misperceptions that need to go away
Common misperceptions regarding nonprofits and their ability to talk with legislators, with important reality checks.
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.”
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.
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
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.
MCN accepting inquiries of interest for office space rental in St. Paul location
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is accepting inquiries of interest from nonprofits for potential rental of up to two private offices and three cubicles at our St. Paul location… Continue reading MCN accepting inquiries of interest for office space rental in St. Paul location
The power of a values-based narrative in advancing a better story for the win
Guest column by JaNaé Bates, co-executive director of ISAIAH, appearing in Fall 2024 issue of Nonprofit News In today’s dynamic world, nonprofit organizations have the ability to be at the… Continue reading The power of a values-based narrative in advancing a better story for the win
Nonprofit summer reading list
*This article was originally published in MCN’s Summer 2024 issue of Nonprofit News. Read the full issue: Democracy Is In Our Hands. Are you looking to spark new ideas, explore… Continue reading Nonprofit summer reading list
Promoting The Charitable Act With Senator Klobuchar
MCN joined Senator Klobuchar for a press conference to promote The Charitable Act.