Join us for a mid-session legislative update facilitated by the MCN Public Policy team.
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MCN Member Briefing: State of the Sector & Policy Priorities
Join us in one of two virtual member briefings for a State of the Sector overview with key learnings from MCN’s Nonprofit Current Conditions Report along with an update on legislation that MCN is tracking at the state level.
In Service: A Conversation with Diane Yentel, Nonoko Sato, and Henry Jiménez (Free MCN Event)
Join us to hear from nonprofit leaders about why it is important to continue to do your mission work, and how nonprofit leaders can be involved in advocacy and preparing your organization for what’s ahead.
‘Advancing U.S. Interests When Funding NGOs’ White House Memo
The White House has issued a memorandum for the heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding funding to Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs).
Resources to navigate uncertainty
In light of federal decisions like freezing federal grants and unclear Executive Orders, nonprofits are anxious and concerned about our ability to meet our missions. During crises, focus on your key… Continue reading Resources to navigate uncertainty
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
On Tuesday, February 4, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) freeze on federal grant disbursements that… Continue reading Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
We want to hear from you In all the uncertainty, one tangible action you can take to help is to complete MCN’s survey on the impact of recent federal decisions.… Continue reading Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 – Saint Paul, MN – The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is extremely concerned about the Administration’s pause of federal grant funding, particularly to nonprofit… Continue reading Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
Preparing the Nonprofit Sector for Trump 2.0: Advocacy Strategies + Lessons from H.R. 9495 (FREE CalNonprofits Partner Event)
Offered in partnership with the California Association of Nonprofits, this session will explore potential challenges to the nonprofit sector under new administration, examine emerging risks to funding and operations, highlight actions undertaken by California leaders, and offer actionable strategies to safeguard the sector’s work.
Executive Orders affecting nonprofits
Updated September 24, 2025 ** new updates highlighted After his inauguration in January 2025, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, many of… Continue reading Executive Orders affecting nonprofits