Join us for this year’s Session Line Up to kick off the 2027 Minnesota Legislative Session and prepare as a sector to ensure the voices of nonprofits are heard.
Tag: advocacy
Is state grant oversight creating unnecessary burdens?
Top takeaway: Share your experience; MCN is collecting examples of state grant oversight that has caused significant administrative work, costs, or delays. Minnesota nonprofits want state agencies to protect public… Continue reading Is state grant oversight creating unnecessary burdens?
Understanding Lobbying: A Practical Guide to Lobbying Compliance
This training will help you navigate Minnesota’s lobbying requirements with greater confidence.
Advocacy 201: Strategic Advocacy
Join this session to continue honing your nonprofit advocacy skills and build an advocacy strategy.
How Nonprofits Can Participate in Nonpartisan Voter Engagement (Free Event by NCN)
Join a free national webinar co-hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits and Democracy Forward’s Democracy 2025 initiative for a timely conversation on nonpartisan voter engagement during highly politicized times.
Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy
Join this session to learn how nonprofits can work with governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to strengthen our communities.
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. On May… Continue reading Action alert: Oppose sweeping changes to federal grantmaking
Nonpartisan Advocacy: How Nonprofits and Foundations Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season
Learn how to safely engage in nonpartisan advocacy during the upcoming electons.
Coffee with Commissioners
Learn how DEED’s initiatives impact the nonprofit sector and explore opportunities for collaboration to strengthen communities across the state.
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… Continue reading A Session of Scrutiny: Fraud, Funding, and the Future of Nonprofit Policy in Minnesota