INFO CENTRAL

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This section of the MCN web site 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.  As with the rest of the web site, check back often for new features and resources.

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Principles and Practices

Click on the links below to jump to the different sections of The Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence.

• Introduction
• The Principles
• Role in Society

• Governance

• Planning

• Transparency and Accountability

• Fundraising

• Financial Management

• Human Resources

• Civic Engagement and Public Policy

• Strategic Alliances
• Evaluation
• Advice for Users
• The Origins of the Principles and Practices

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of the Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence