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Laura Dunford
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Recent News

  • MCN president takes sabbatical: time for rest & reflection

    From MCN’s president & CEO, Nonoko Sato: I wanted to share that the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Board of Directors approved a three-month sabbatical for me this summer. Due to office closures and some previously scheduled work travel, my last day in the office will be June 22, and I will return October 5.  I…

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  • Action alert: Oppose sweeping changes to federal grantmaking

    Top takeaway: A new OMB proposal would create significant financial risk and instability for federal grantees, including nonprofits, making it more difficult to provide vital services to communities. Sign the national letter opposing the proposal by July 13. On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the set…

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  • A Session of Scrutiny: Fraud, Funding, and the Future of Nonprofit Policy in Minnesota 

    Top Takeaway: MCN tracked 100+ bills during the course of the 2026 Legislative Session, and we’re here to share the results of proposals that could affect nonprofits, in areas including fraud prevention and grantmaking. The 2026 legislative session concluded last month, defined by narrow majorities, bipartisan dependency, and heightened external scrutiny. With a 50/50 split…

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