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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?"

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Spotlight: Alternative Angles for the DEI Space

VirtualLive/Online

Dec

This day-long, four-hour training will take a closer look at common DEI challenges and offer four fresh perspectives on addressing them through action.

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A to Z of Human Resources: Talent Management

VirtualLive/Online

Dec

Join us for session #3 of the A to Z of HR series to explore the basics of talent management in nonprofits.

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Cultural Community Action & Engagement in the Nonprofit Space

VirtualLive/Online

Dec

Join us to learn approaches to building more outreach and advocacy strategies for your nonprofit.

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Advocacy & Public Policy

Potential federal government shutdown

Posted 09/27/23

With hours to spare, Congress passed, and Pres. Biden signed, a 45-day spending bill to temporarily avoid a shutdown.

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Leadership & Governance

MCN announces candidates for its 2024 board of directors

Posted 09/25/23

MCN has announced six candidates for its 2024 board of directors, to be voted on by members in October.

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Four Minnesota Nonprofits Honored as 2023 Nonprofit Mission Award Recipients

Posted 09/19/23

MCN is pleased to announce four Minnesota nonprofits as recipients of 2023 Minnesota Nonprofit Mission Awards.

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Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence

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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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