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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… Continue reading Action alert: Oppose sweeping changes to federal grantmaking
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
Nonprofits and Elections: What You Can Do and Why It Matters
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Minnesota Office of Secretary of State, is hosting a virtual event for nonprofits around the state to support nonprofits feel confident about engaging in voting and elections.
The Dos and Don’ts for Nonprofits with Elections
Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election engagement but also understand strategies that support nonprofit staff doing engagement that makes sense for their organization’s mission and constituencies.
The Dos and Don’ts for Nonprofits with Elections
Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election engagement but also understand strategies that support nonprofit staff doing engagement that makes sense for their organization’s mission and constituencies.
MCN Elevates Nonprofit Voices in State Grant Policy Review
Top Takeaway: Nonprofits call for increased flexibility in state grant payment methods, and MCN submits feedback to the state. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) recently submitted nonprofit community feedback… Continue reading MCN Elevates Nonprofit Voices in State Grant Policy Review
State Grant Payments: Nonprofit Feedback Session
Participate in an interactive feedback session to inform an upcoming revision to the state’s grant payment policy, OGM 08-08 (Grant Payments).
Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Top takeaway: A bill requiring a standardized RFP template has passed a committee in the House last week and can now be taken up on the floor. We are cautiously… Continue reading Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Addressing Fraud Town Hall: Evidence-Based Recommendations
Join to hear new research findings on where the most widely reported cases of fraud have taken place, policy recommendations rooted in evidence that would safeguard public funds, and legal and compliance reminders to keep your nonprofit in good standing.