Resources
We curate resources from across different places and spaces in this central hub where our network can come to find tools to help us as a collective adapt to and thrive through, the rapid changes in our political, economic, and social environment. This robust resource library is full of tools, guides, podcasts, reports, recordings and resources from our events, and more!
Latest Resources
Take Action: Submit Documentation on Effects of Exeuctive Orders on Nonprofits
National Council on Nonprofits' webform inviting nonprofits to report how federal executive actions and funding freezes/cancellations are affecting their operations, to help NCN track and advocate on the cumulative impact.
Take Action: Write a letter: Nonprofits Get it Done
The 'Nonprofits Get It Done' campaign site where supporters can take action (e.g. write to Congress) affirming the essential role nonprofits play in communities, amid political attacks on the sector.
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.
2026 MACC Advocacy Debrief
A debrief summarizing the outcomes and takeaways from MACC's 2026 state advocacy work. We advocate for the conditions human services organizations need to thrive — fair pay for workers, data that serves communities rather than burdens them, and a public narrative that reflects the real value of this work. Dig into our advocacy priorities, definitions, platform, and outcomes.
Improving Nonprofit–Local Government Contracting: A Discussion Primer for MACC Members
A MACC discussion primer on improving nonprofit–local government contracting relationships. The fight for better contracting is about enabling the community nonprofit infrastructure that strengthens community well-being.
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.
Workforce Digest: How are you…really?
When was the last time someone asked how you were doing and actually wanted a real answer? Marlee James thinks that simple act (ask twice to get past the default “I’m good”) and then really talking about it, might be one of the most powerful things a leader can do. Learn more in this August 2026 edition of our monthly Workforce Digest!
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