Vote Today!

Voting is available to staff, board members and volunteers of MCN’s member organizations, and will close Thursday, July 31. Voters will be required to provide an individual ID number. If you do not know your individual ID number, please contact us at info@minnesotanonprofits.org or 651-642-1904.

Nonprofits in Motion!

Join us in St. Paul on November 6-7 for the 2014 MCN Annual Conference! This conference will bring together nonprofit leaders and our allies to collectively focus on how we can shape a stronger sector in order to make real an agenda for a New Minnesota. Learn more and register »

2014 Board Election

The MCN Nominating Committee is currently seeking nominations for individuals to represent their communities and serve on the MCN board of directors. More details »

The Nonprofit SpeciaLIST!

Designed with nonprofits in mind, The Nonprofit SpeciaLIST contains detailed profiles for over 150 service providers (with more coming), making it the ideal resource for any organization in need of expert products or services tailored to the specific needs of nonprofits. Start your search!

Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence

Updated!

In 2013, an advisory committee of 37 nonprofit leaders from across the state reviewed and revised the Principles and Practices, adapting and updating the tool to meet the sector’s shifts and changes. This document continues to serve as a hallmark document of nonprofit standards for Minnesota nonprofit organizations. Learn more »

Join Us!

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is an association with over 2,000 nonprofit members. Learn more about how MCN:

Saves nonprofits time and money.
Provides timely resources & training.
Protects the nonprofit sector.

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View Member Resources

Jul 31Philanthropy Leaders Forum: Otto Bremer Foundation
Aug 07Financial Management Networking Lunch
Aug 07Member Appreciation Thank You Social - Mankato
Aug 08Communications and Technology Networking Lunch
Aug 08Mankato Area Networking Lunch

Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit?

It takes time and effort to start a new nonprofit in Minnesota. Following all legal guidelines through the process can be especially difficult if unprepared and not fully informed. Fifteen key steps should be followed in order to successfully start a nonprofit. View key steps now »

Nonprofit Insurance Advisors is a service of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and will go that extra mile for organizations of all sizes. Get a quote »