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2026 MCN Annual Conference. Oct 29-30, St. Paul

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  • September 2026

  • Wed 9

    BenefitsMN Overview: Health Benefits for Nonprofits (FREE EVENT)

    September 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Learn more about a program that provides cost-effective benefits with stable networks and plans that serve the entire state.

  • Thu 17

    The Dos and Don’ts for Nonprofits with Elections

    September 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election engagement but also understand strategies that support nonprofit staff doing engagement that makes sense for their organization’s mission and constituencies.

  • October 2026

  • Tue 6
    Advocacy Academy Stamp

    Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy

    October 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Join this session to learn how nonprofits can work with governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to strengthen our communities.

  • Mon 19
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    Election Protection: What Nonprofits Need to Know 

    October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join this session to learn about the 2026 midterm election to take place on November 3, and what nonprofits need to know.

  • Mon 19

    Proposed OMB Rules Changes & Federal Funding: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know & Do (FREE Event by CalNonprofits)

    October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

    Join CalNonprofits for a timely discussion on the current federal funding landscape and practical strategies nonprofits can use to navigate uncertainty.

  • November 2026

  • Tue 24
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    Advocacy 201: Strategic Advocacy

    November 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Join this session to continue honing your nonprofit advocacy skills and build an advocacy strategy.

  • December 2026

  • Tue 8

    Briefing: State Grant Contract Advocacy (FREE event)

    December 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) for a briefing on state grant contract reform.

    FREE
  • Tue 15
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    Understanding Lobbying: A Practical Guide to Lobbying Compliance

    December 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This training will help you navigate Minnesota’s lobbying requirements with greater confidence. 

  • January 2027

  • Mon 11

    The Organizational Wheel of Power: A New Resource for Reflection and Action

    January 11, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join to learn about MCN's new Organizational Wheel of Power, a conversation framework designed to help nonprofits reflect on their institutional power, privilege, and influence

    FREE
  • Fri 22
    2027 Session Lineup

    2027 Session Lineup

    January 22, 2027 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    Join us for this year's Session Line Up to kick off the 2027 Minnesota Legislative Session and prepare as a sector to ensure the voices of nonprofits are heard.  

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