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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 1.4 million nonprofit organizations without their knowledge or consent, the company issued an apology last Thursday and outlined quick, corrective actions to remove the unauthorized…
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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 political retribution. This is what defense of democracy looks like. Minnesota’s Attorney General and a coalition of state Attorneys General released the below statement on October…
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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 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,…
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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 of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as the politically motivated attack against Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, Minnesota…
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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 addition to providing critical services, nonprofits play a key role in Minnesota as employers and driving economic activity. This report is the most comprehensive examination…
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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 support. H.R. 1, of the 119th Congress, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. This is meant to be an…
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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 stress and challenges, and actions nonprofits are taking to move their work forward. Key findings 2025 Continues to Bring Tough Conditions for Nonprofits: Nonprofits continue…
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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 for public office; our work must be nonpartisan. Why does it matter? The Amendment is part of the United States tax code that defines how…
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MCN and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services for nonprofits
A new partnership between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS provides all Minnesota nonprofits (and MCN members) with legal help desk, compliance clinics, and support; qualifying organizations eligible for one-on-one counsel. SAINT PAUL, Minn. [July 14, 2025] – The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) announced today a new partnership with LegalCORPS to provide no-cost…
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