Policy / Advocacy
The purpose of this hub is to bring together resources from across different places and spaces to create one 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.
Latest Resources
Government Partnership Report: MACC member diagnosis & recommendations
A MACC report diagnosing government-partnership challenges based on member input, with recommendations for improving nonprofit–government relationships.
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.
True Costs and Living Wages
Tune in to hear Steve Horsfield, Executive Director and Christina Jacobson, Director of Equity and HR share how seemingly simple things like HR policies and straightforward conversations with funders enables Simpson Housing Services to both deliver on their mission of ending homelessness one household at a time, and pay staff a living wage that better supports both their employees and the people they serve. Learn more in this January 2026 edition of our monthly Workforce Digest!
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.
E-Goodie Bag: Data Justice Futures
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.
Nonpartisan Advocacy: How Nonprofits and Foundations Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season
Though public charities must remain nonpartisan, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. Foundations can also play an important role in promoting and supporting civic participation.
The Dos and Don’ts for Nonprofits with Elections
Did you know nonprofits can do voter engagement work in the community? Not only can we legally, we think nonprofits should – and MCN is here to help. Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election engagement but also understand strategies that support nonprofit staff doing engagement that makes sense for their organization’s mission and constituencies. We also will have time for Q+A to ensure the opportunity to ask clarifying questions.
Anticipating Policy Change
Rapidly issued executive orders and guidance can introduce significant changes and require immediate implementation, even when they seem to arrive without warning. The August Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will discuss pathways to prepare for potential policy and regulatory shifts by examining executive actions, litigation trends, appropriations signals, and early agency guidance.
