The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) announced a new nonprofit membership dues schedule set to go into effect on January 1, 2026. Our first change in dues levels in three years, the modest increases will allow MCN to better serve nonprofits through our resource creation, public policy work, educational offerings, trend-centric sector research, resource creation, and carefully crafted member benefits designed to save you time and money.
What is the value of MCN membership for your organization?
Nonprofit membership with MCN is so much more than a dollar-value proposition. That said, we know that nonprofits need to be thoughtful about how they best make use of the resources they have available. MCN works hard to improve our existing membership benefits to ensure that our members receive the best return possible from your financial commitment.
As an active nonprofit member, you have access to discounts on our 80+ workshops, virtual trainings, and conferences; free postings on Minnesota’s largest nonprofit-specific job board ($199 value per posting); two free MCN publications each year (up to $540 value); and member savings partnerships with Office Depot, Bremer Bank, Unemployment Services Trust, GrantStation, Bill, and more (saving members a combined $2M+ dollars annually). Learn about potential savings of membership.
Beyond the dollars-and-cents argument for membership, MCN members provide invaluable support to a wide array of public policy initiatives in which MCN engages on behalf of the nonprofit sector and the communities they serve each year at the local, state, and federal level. Additionally, members support valuable research initiatives that inform the government, media, and the broader public of the far-reaching positive impact of and unique challenges facing the nonprofit sector in our state and nation.
How much of a dues increase can your nonprofit expect?
For many nonprofit members, they may see a modest increase or no increase at all. For example, organizations with budgets of $25,000 or less, will remain at the $50 dues level. All other member levels can expect to see modest increases of between $25 for organizations with small- to mid-sized budgets and $100 for the very largest of organizations.
| Budget Size | Current Dues | 2026 Dues | $ Increase |
| $0 – $24,999 | $50 | $50 | $0 |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | $75 | $85 | $10 |
| $50,000 – $99,999 | $100 | $120 | $20 |
| $100,000 – $199,999 | $150 | $175 | $25 |
| $200,000 – $399,999 | $200 | $225 | $25 |
| $400,000 – $699,999 | $325 | $350 | $25 |
| $700,000 – $999,999 | $550 | $580 | $30 |
| $1M – $2M | $700 | $750 | $50 |
| $2M – $3M | $850 | $900 | $50 |
| $3M – $5M | $1,000 | $1,100 | $100 |
| $5M – $10M | $1,300 | $1,400 | $100 |
| $10M – $20M | $1,600 | $1,700 | $100 |
| $20M – $40M | $1,850 | $1,950 | $100 |
| $40M and above | N/A | $2,100 | N/A |
For associate members, dues increases will range between $25 and $100, depending on self-selected level of membership and associated benefits.
| Associate Type | Current Dues | 2026 Dues | $ Increase |
| Basic | $150 | $175 | $25 |
| Supporter | $300 | $330 | $30 |
| Advocate | $600 | $650 | $50 |
| Ally | $1,200 | $1,300 | $100 |
Interested in renewing for 2026 early at 2025 rates?
While membership dues are vital to MCN’s ability to provide the most robust resources, advocacy, and support to its members, the organization also realizes that the nonprofit sector is in the midst of one its most challenging periods in recent history — whether it be from financial hardship, increased scrutiny of nonprofits, or the heavy uncertainty amongst the charitable sector.
With that in mind, through the end of 2025, MCN is offering current members the ability to renew early for 2026 at 2025 dues levels, provide the opportunity to remain at current dues levels for an additional year and saving your organization money for next year’s membership commitment.
Nonprofit Members: To renew early as a nonprofit member, complete and submit our early renewal online form (credit card) or early renewal form PDF (check) prior to December 31, 2025, and our membership team will ensure that your next year’s membership is renewed at current dues levels.
Associate Members: To renew early as an associate member, simply complete our early renewal online form (credit card) or early renewal form PDF (check) prior to December 31, 2025, and our membership team will ensure that your next year’s membership is renewed at current dues levels.
If you have any questions about membership, or the benefits available to your organization, please contact our team at [email protected].