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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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Denny Caneff

Superior Hiking Trail Association

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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Events

VirtualLive & Recorded
Mar
28
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.
VirtualLive/Online
Apr
04
Join this session to explore and develop the skills needed for effective grantseeking.
VirtualLive/Online
Apr
11
Join us for a deep dive into your own personal anti-racism ideals as well as how you are combating racism in your work/community spaces.
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.
  • Advocacy & Public Policy
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.
  • Leadership & Governance
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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Advocacy Resources & Tools

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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.