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
Tag: public policy
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.
Survey: State seeks feedback on administrative cost guidance for grant contracts
Top takeaway: By July 23, share your thoughts on the state’s draft guidance on administrative costs with the state’s Office of Grants Management (OGM) through this survey: OGM Reasonable and… Continue reading Survey: State seeks feedback on administrative cost guidance for grant contracts
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
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
Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Top takeaway: The proposed ban is misguided in its attempt to curb fraud and could be harmful to nonprofits. MCN opposes the ban and we need your help. View the… Continue reading Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
This article was written by Marie Ellis, MCN senior public policy advisor, and originally published in the Summer 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Special Nonprofit Advocacy Issue. Read the full… Continue reading Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
Virtual Town Hall: Navigating Misinformation, ICE, and Federal Scrutiny (FREE Event)
Join MCN for a timely town hall discussing what nonprofits need to know given the current environment, actions they can take, and resources that are available for organizations supporting communities. Participants will be invited to ask questions and engage with speakers. More information will be announced soon.