Hear from Minnesota Budget Project Director Nan Madden and other staff members, to learn more about Minnesota’s budget landscape that state policymakers will face when the 2026 Legislative Session.
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Protecting Nonprofits in Times of Uncertainty
Amid ongoing threats to funding, policy protections, and core programs, join MCN and nonprofit advocates to learn more about how to protect nonprofits in time of uncertainty.
Federal government shutdown over: top takeaways
The longest federal government shutdown is now over; starting November 13, the federal government is back up and running. Updates: November 13: After 43 days, Congress enacted a legislative package… Continue reading Federal government shutdown over: top takeaways
Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective
Join this session to learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
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… Continue reading AG statement condemning attacks on nonprofits
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… Continue reading In the wake of political violence: what your nonprofit needs to know
Voter 101 with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office (FREE Event)
We invite you to join us for a Voter 101 webinar that will provide an overview of Minnesota’s local elections and the special elections scheduled for 2025.
Advocacy of federal grantees targeted in new White House memo
Top takeaway: Laws around nonprofit lobbying remain unchanged, despite recent White House memo. On August 28, President Trump sent a memorandum to the Attorney General directing the U.S. Department of… Continue reading Advocacy of federal grantees targeted in new White House memo
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… Continue reading Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits
A New State Lobbying Handbook: Seeking Your Input (FREE Event)
What would make lobbying compliance clearer and more accessible for nonprofits? Join this session to share your thoughts with the Minnesota CFB as they craft a new lobbying handbook.