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The INFO CENTRAL section collects many of the important management, fundraising, and legal resources. This area is organized primarily around the Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence, our popular guidelines on nonprofit accountability. Each section provides an overview of the topic, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and lists additional resources. Also, here you will find information on how to start a nonprofit organization and key statistics about Minnesota's nonprofit sector.



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How are nonprofits faring in this economy? Nonprofits are feeling the consequences on both the revenue and expense side of operations. This newly released report gives a real-time analysis of how nonprofits are faring during this recession. Read more and download the report		July 20 conference: New Picture of Government Funding The government funding picture has changed. After years of policies which shrunk the role of the federal government in supporting nonprofits, particularly in areas of human services, housing and economic development, the tide may be turning with federal stimulus dollars, new funding opportunities and the Legacy Amendement. This half-day conference will take place on Monday, July 20, in St. Paul. Read the full agenda Register now
How is the unallotment affecting nonprofits? Governor Pawlenty announced his plan for solving the remaining state budget deficit through an unprecedented move of unallotment. Some of the major components include cuts and shifts to K-12 education, higher education local government aid, renters' credit, state agencies, and 28 separate unallotment proposals for health and human services. MCN's Minnesota Budget Project is on top of the analysis of what this means. Visit the Minnesota Budget Bites Blog June 16 Blog Post: Governor announces unallotment plans		MCN/MCF Joint Annual Conference, Nov. 5-6 Thousands of nonprofit and foundation staff and leaders will converge for this joint conference. There will be something for everyone at this event. Visit the conference Web site and register today! Follow the conference conversation on Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM MCN Grantwriting Clinic for Nonprofit Practitioners, St. Paul, July 9 Maximize Your MCN Membership, Webinar, July 10 The Essence of Sponsorship, Webinar, July 14 Board Boot Camp Webinar, July 14 Fundraising During a Recession: Back to the Basics St. Paul, July 29 The New Picture of Government Funding St. Paul, July 20 Staffing Transitions: Conducting Compassionate Layoffs Webinar, July 21 Follow the Federal Dollars: A Guided Tour through the Federal Budget Process, St. Paul July 28 Fundraising During a Recession: Back to the Basics St. Paul July 29 Staffing Transitions: Conducting Compassionate Layoffs, St. Paul July 30 Minneapolis Foundation Community Information Meeting, Minneapolis August 5 Monthly Networking Lunches for Nonprofit Leaders Fundraising Communications Human Resources Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Financial Management Twin Ports Area South Central Area