MCN at the Capitol
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits supports individual nonprofits and Minnesota’s nonprofit sector to be their own voice in the public policy process. We provide training on advocacy and lobbying, serve as a resource to policymakers on the nonprofit sector, and advocate on issues that impact all nonprofits, such as incentives to charitable giving, nonprofit tax exemptions, lobbying rights and election activity rights.
See our Current Policy Agenda to learn more about our current activities and positions.
News and Announcements
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Concerns Raised Over Potential Election Day Registration Elimination
February 14, 2012 - Today, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and the League of Women Voters Minnesota, two organizations that have long worked toward promoting sensible, non-partisan improvements to Minnesota’s election system raise concerns about the potential for Election Day Registration to be eliminated through two proposed conditions on voting: photo identification and “identical eligibility verification standards.” more...
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A Video Message to Members: Looking Ahead to Election Day 2012
November 8, 2011 - Today, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits released a video message to its members (below), explaining MCN's position on three constitutional amendment issues that will, or are likely to, appear on the 2012 Election Day ballot, and how nonprofits can help educate the public about constitutional amendment proposals that touch their missions. more...
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For Beginners and Experts: Trainings for the Nonprofit Advocate
September 14, 2011 - Through a new training series, MCN is helping more nonprofits get involved in advocating for their issues and growing the skills of those already doing this work. more... -
Poverty Rises in Minnesota
September 13, 2011 - The Minnesota Budget Project reported on preliminary U.S. Census Bureau figures released Tuesday that show poverty in Minnesota increased substantially during 2009-10. more...
