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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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Coaching Skills: Creating Purposeful Conversations

VirtualLive/Online

Oct

Join this three-part session to learn what coaching is and how to transform your conversations.

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Nonprofits, Voting, Oh My: 2023 Local Elections Information & Election Law Updates

VirtualLive/Online

Oct

Join us to learn more about the new election laws, where local elections are, and how your organization can promote voter engagement

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Beginning Grantwriting

VirtualLive/Online

Oct

Join this hands-on, beginner-level session to take your grantwriting skills to the next level.

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Advocacy & Public Policy

Potential federal government shutdown

Posted 09/27/23

Without action by Congress, large parts of the federal government will shut down beginning on October 1.

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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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Advocacy Resources & Tools

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Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence

Explore the first-ever set of accountability principles and management practices for nonprofits.

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MCN Publications

Access expertly researched directories and handbooks to help your nonprofit achieve its mission.

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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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