As nonprofits are working to respond to the swirling fraud narrative, correct the record, and be responsive to legislator questions, MCN created tools to help you educate legislators about nonprofit operations and grant contracts.
Helping Legislators understand nonprofit operating realities
Why some financial, impact, and sustainability
questions are difficult for nonprofits to answer. A guide for legislators to understand nonprofit operations answers.
Legislators – ask nonprofits these questions when seeking state funding
We encourage legislators to ask these thoughtful questions of nonprofits seeking state funding in order to make the biggest impact on the wellbeing of Minnesotans.
Competitive or direct grant? Legislative initiative decision tree
Created by nonprofit advocates to help legislators determine if a grant they might propose fits best as a competitive or a direct (named) grant.
Government grants and contracts checklist
When exploring grant or contract opportunities, it’s essential to assess your nonprofit’s capacity to meet the requirements and fully understand the true cost of the work. Use this checklist to ensure grant terms are fair and realistic.