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  • Court decision preserves nonprofit nonpartisanship

    Top Takeaway: The Johnson Amendment, the federal law protecting nonprofit nonpartisanship since 1954, is preserved. On March 31, 2026, a federal judge in Texas dismissed the case NRB v. Bessent.… Continue reading Court decision preserves nonprofit nonpartisanship


  • Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations

    Top takeaway: What actually happened in the most widely reported cases of fraud, recommendations that are grounded in evidence, and a free April 27 Town Hall to learn more. In… Continue reading Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations


  • MCN Member Spotlight: Happy Dancing Turtle

    This is part of a series highlighting MCN members across the state, featuring a vast array of nonprofit focus areas, and celebrating the myriad ways nonprofits enrich lives. With rugged… Continue reading MCN Member Spotlight: Happy Dancing Turtle


  • Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban

    Top takeaway: The proposed ban is misguided in it’s attempt to curb fraud and could be harmful to nonprofits. MCN opposes the ban and we need your help; sign on… Continue reading Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban


  • Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work

    This article was written by Marie Ellis, MCN senior public policy advisor, and originally published in the Summer 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Special Nonprofit Advocacy Issue. Read the full… Continue reading Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work


  • MCN Member Spotlight: Eagle Bluff

    This is part of a series highlighting MCN members across the state, featuring a vast array of nonprofit focus areas, and celebrating the myriad ways nonprofits enrich lives. MCN member… Continue reading MCN Member Spotlight: Eagle Bluff


  • 2026 State & Federal Policy Actions – a comprehensive list

    Top takeaway: A comprehensive list of state and federal policy actions, listed in reverse chronological order, to help your nonprofit keep track of all the happenings. Find the 2025 list… Continue reading 2026 State & Federal Policy Actions – a comprehensive list


  • Guidance for federal law enforcement encounters at nonprofits

    Top takeaway: A sample policy to help your nonprofit prepare for potential Federal Law Enforcement encounters at your nonprofit. Preparation is the most important factor in avoiding mistakes and managing… Continue reading Guidance for federal law enforcement encounters at nonprofits


  • MCN Member Spotlight: Grand Marais Art Colony

    This is part of a series highlighting MCN members across the state, featuring a vast array of nonprofit focus areas, and celebrating the myriad ways nonprofits enrich lives. We recently… Continue reading MCN Member Spotlight: Grand Marais Art Colony