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 respondent burden. The most recent invitation for feedback included Form 1023-EZ and Form 990.   In the letter to the IRS, MCN had three points of… Continue reading MCN shares concerns with the IRS regarding commonly filed forms

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 (2314 University Ave W, Ste 20, Saint Paul, MN 55114), in addition to our larger training space (separate rental process outlined here). Eligibility and more information: Anticipating… 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 heart of transformative change. But our impact doesn’t come solely from the services we provide or the policies for which we advocate. It comes from… 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 peer-discovered insights, and get a refresher on best practices? Here are eight nonprofit reports and articles to add to your summer reading list that have… Continue reading Nonprofit summer reading list