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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. Through MCN, nonprofits join together across interest areas to work on issues of common concern to all.

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It never fails. When a nonprofit management or governance question comes up, we say, "What does MCN have on that?"

MCN is a reliable and trusted source for not just core resources and information, but on-the-fly advice.

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Spotlight on Community-Centric Fundraising

VirtualLive/Online

Mar

Join MCN and CCF MN for a day of learning focused on Community-Centric Fundraising: the concept, the movement, and how you can incorporate it into your work.

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2023 Nonprofit Finance & Sustainability Conference

VirtualLive & Recorded

Mar

This twelfth annual two-day virtual conference will offer insights, strategies and tools for staff and board members looking at your organization’s financial sustainability from diverse perspectives.

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Beginner Grantseeking

VirtualLive/Online

Apr

Join this session to explore and develop the skills needed for effective grantseeking.

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2023 Minnesota Nonprofit Award nominations open!

Posted 02/27/23

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 Minnesota Nonprofit Mission Awards in the areas of: Advocacy, Anti-Racism, Innovation, and Responsive Philanthropy.

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Advocacy & Public Policy

Nonprofit priorities in the Governor’s budget proposal; inclusion of nonprofit perspectives crucial to equitable implementation

Posted 02/01/23

Nonprofits should be encouraged to see the Governor’s proposed budget includes some of MCN’s top advocacy items related to equity in state grantmaking.

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Leadership & Governance

MCN welcomes six additions to its 2023 board of directors

Posted 01/25/23

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is pleased to announce the addition of six members to its 2023 board of directors.

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Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence

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MCN Publications

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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. Our mission is to inform, promote, connect, and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. Through MCN, nonprofits join together across interest areas to work on issues of common concern to all.

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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is the largest statewide association of nonprofits in the country. With over 2,200 nonprofit member organizations and 240 businesses as members throughout Minnesota, it is the premier place for nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and businesses serving nonprofits to come together under the umbrella of a statewide association of nonprofits.

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