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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave. W., Ste. 20, St. Paul, MN 55114 Page 1
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Strategic Plan 2010-2014
Approved by majority vote of the board of directors, November 17, 2009
Our Vision
Nonprofit organizations accomplish their missions for a healthy, cooperative
and just society.
Our Mission
MCN informs, promotes, connects and strengthens individual nonprofits and
the nonprofit sector.
Who We
Serve
MCN is a statewide membership association made up of 2,000 nonprofits and is the
largest state association of nonprofits in the U.S. Through MCN, nonprofits join
together across interest areas to work on issues of common concern to all.
MCN’s members represent geographic diversity wide range activity areas.
Our
Programs
and
Services
MCN accomplishes its mission in five ways:
• Education and professional development for nonprofit managers and leaders;
• Public policy education and civic engagement;
• Cost saving product partnerships;
• Research on nonprofit sector trends and tax and budget issues; and
• Advocacy at local, state and federal levels.
Our Goals:
2010 – 2014
1. Strengthen the economic sustainability of individual nonprofits and the
nonprofit sector.
2. Deepen relationships among member organizations to increase
knowledge, effectiveness and capacity for collective action.
3. Build bridges between nonprofits and key institutions (business, local
government, philanthropy, etc.) to increase partnership and cooperation.
4. Increase opportunities for cost saving programs, shared services and
shared spaces.
5. Strengthen nonprofit community engagement.
TwinCities
72%
Northeast
MN
8%
Northwest
MN
6%
CentralMN
4%
South
Central/
Southwest
4%
Southeast
5%
Other
1%
Membership across the state
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
HumanServices
ArtsandCulture
Education
CommunityBuilding
HealthCare
Housing/Shelter
Crime/Legal
Environment
MentalHealth
Philanthropy/Volu
…
Employment
International
DiseaseRelated
Food/Nutrition
Recreation/Sports
CivilRights
Religious
Animals
PublicBenefit
Types of activity areas of membership