Since 1987, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) has developed a wide array of indispensable directories, reports, and handbooks to help nonprofits achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively. Whether you are researching grant opportunities from local foundations, setting accurate compensation for your organization’s staff, or seeking answers to everyday legal questions arising at your nonprofit, MCN has expertly researched publications filled with the information you’re looking for.
MCN Nonprofit Member? Nonprofit members receive two MCN resource publications per year free of charge. To place your order now using available member “vouchers,” complete the online voucher order form. The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations or web access edition of the Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey are NOT available via member vouchers.
Note: Starting in 2026, the Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey will move to a new interactive, online-only format. Member publication vouchers will no longer apply. Nonprofits that participate in the survey will automatically receive the online resource for free — no order needed.
Important Note: MCN processes all orders, including electronic versions of books, once per week on Thursdays.
2026 Minnesota Grants Directory – PDF Edition
Member Price: $45 | Nonmember Price: $90
This digital-only (PDF) directory helps grantseekers develop a list of grantmakers most likely to provide funding to their organization.
2024 Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey – Print
Member Price: $50* | Nonmember Price: $100*
The Minnesota Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey gives you reliable research to help you comply with IRS regulations and maintain fair and competitive compensation practices. [*Discounted pricing available until August 31, 2026]
2024 Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey – Web Access
Member Price: $75* | Nonmember Price: $150*
Through this online tool, you can review and analyze the survey data in a more detailed way. [*Discounted pricing available until August 31, 2026]
Minnesota Nonprofit Legal Handbook
Member Price: $50 | Nonmember Price: $100
The Minnesota Nonprofit Legal Handbook strives to answer key legal questions for nonprofit leaders in easy-to-understand language.
Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence
Member Price: $15 | Nonmember Price: $30
With 192 specific guidelines in key areas like governance, human resources, fundraising, and planning, this booklet provides nonprofit board and staff members who are striving for excellence with a tool for evaluating and improving their organizations.
Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit
Member Price: $30 | Nonmember Price: $30
This handbook is packed with accurate and up-to-date information on how to start and manage a successful nonprofit organization.
The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations
Member Price: $32 | Nonmember Price: $32
The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations is your complete road map to shaping public policy at the state and local level.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Journeys
Member Price: $10 | Nonmember Price: $20
From Carolyn Holbrook, this book highlights 20 inspirational figures from the revolutionary Leadership Initiatives in Neighborhoods program and explores how their innovative ideas made an indelible mark on communities in the Twin Cities and beyond.