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E-Goodie Bag: Data Justice Futures
Post-event resources: After event e-goodie bag from our 2024 event Data Justice Futures: Data Justice in Philanthropy. An event co-hosted by MACC and the Twin Cities Innovation Alliance. Where philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, data practitioners, and other key partners came together to explore the vital role of philanthropy in advancing data justice.
Our Vision
Everyone has the right to well-being. We envision a future where individuals and families live in strong, healthy, vibrant, and equitable communities. Where everyone has high quality housing, healthy food, robust healthcare, equitable education, excellent child and elder care, accessible transportation, nearby community centers, and neighborhood spaces to gather in and enrich their lives.
Nonprofit misconceptions: talking points to combat false narratives
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' talking points helping nonprofits proactively counter false narratives about the sector (e.g. around fraud and administrative costs) with fact-based, mission-focused messaging.
Minnesota Grant Contract Reform Coalition
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' hub on the Minnesota Grant Contract Reform Coalition, which it co-leads with MACC and other partners to push for less burdensome, more consistent state grantmaking and contracting policies across Minnesota's decentralized agency system.
2025 MACC Network Advocacy Messages
We bring together the voices, wisdom, and influence of our collective to co-create a better narrative for our sector that support’s our network's shared vision for equitable, thriving, abundant communities. We asked our network leaders to share their perspectives to directly shape our advocacy messaging for the coming year.
Resources for Navigating Uncertainty
Minnesota Council of Nonprofit's curated resource hub responding to federal policy uncertainty — links on executive order impacts, funding disruptions, legal services, and crisis planning for Minnesota nonprofits.
Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
A free legal-services partnership between Minnesota Counicl of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS offering Minnesota nonprofits a legal help desk, compliance clinics, and one-on-one counsel on issues like grant terminations and IRS compliance.
Advancing Racial Equity: Legal Guidance for Advocates
Othering & Belonging Institute (UC Berkeley) legal memo helping advocates understand what race-conscious policy work remains legally permissible amid attacks on DEI, distinguishing 'race-conscious' from 'race-based' approaches.