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Tag: advocacy

H.R.9495 passes House, unlikely to gain traction in Senate

After a spirited debate on the morning of November 21, 2024, the House passed H.R.9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.”

Published November 21, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, federal, government, legislation, public policy

Minnesota nonprofits successfully mobilize to change Rep. Angie Craig’s vote on H.R.9495

As a result of the collective action taken by Minnesota nonprofits and community members over the past two days, Rep. Angie Craig has determined that she will no longer support H.R.9495 when it comes to the House floor for a new vote.

Published November 20, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, government, legislation, policy, public policy

MCN shares concerns with the IRS regarding commonly filed forms

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) recently provided feedback to the IRS in response to the IRS’ request for public comment on various IRS forms to help reduce paperwork and… Continue reading MCN shares concerns with the IRS regarding commonly filed forms

Published November 19, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged 1023, 990, advocacy, IRS, policy

MCN urges nonprofits to contact Rep. Angie Craig to vote NO on H.R.9495

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is tracking H.R.9495, a bill in Congress that could seriously harm nonprofits and has received renewed attention this week.

Published November 18, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, congress, legislation, public policy

Weathering Uncertainty Together: Anchoring Your Advocacy Priorities (replacing 2025 Session Lineup)

Join us to learn how to speak about your work with elected officials, gain insights on the 2025 session from MCN and Minnesota Budget Project experts, and hear from Lt. Governor’s office (TBD).

Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective

Join us and learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.

You Didn’t Learn This in School: State Agencies

Join us in this session to learn more about how nonprofits can work with state agencies.

Nonprofit Advocacy: How to Tell Your Story Using Values-Based Narratives

Join us in this session to learn how to use a values-based narrative to strengthen nonprofits’ advocacy muscles.

Promoting The Charitable Act With Senator Klobuchar

MCN joined Senator Klobuchar for a press conference to promote The Charitable Act.

Published April 19, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General, Leadership & Governance Tagged advocacy, charitable deduction, nonprofits, public policy

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