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Letter to the editor and op-ed best practices
Top takeaway: Letters to the editor and op-eds help your nonprofit influence public discourse, establish your expertise, bring visibility, and help you control the narrative. Letter to the Editor best… Continue reading Letter to the editor and op-ed best practices
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1.4M nonprofit donation pages created without permission by GoFundMe
Latest update from the National Council of Nonprofits: After the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) and others raised significant concerns with GoFundMe about its decision to create donation pages for… Continue reading 1.4M nonprofit donation pages created without permission by GoFundMe
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AG statement condemning attacks on nonprofits
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
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MCN to introduce its first member dues increase since 2023
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… Continue reading MCN to introduce its first member dues increase since 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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