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
Tag: public policy
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.
State Budget Landscape & November Forecast Takeaways (FREE Event)
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.
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