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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits continues to develop and distribute indispensable directories, reports, and handbooks to help nonprofits achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively. Click on any of the publications below to learn more about it. Purchase publications online, or download an order form.

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Minnesota Grants Directory 2008 

Minnesota Grants Directory 2008
With more foundations, increased indexing, and greater levels of detail for many of the foundations included, the new edition of this popular grantseeking guide is now available.  More detail.

Regular Price: $50.00

MCN Members: $25.00

2007 Minnesota Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey 

2007 Minnesota Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey
This edition includes more participating organizations than ever before, making it more comprehensive and reflective of the nonprofit employee marketplace. Order yours now, as you prepare your next year's budget! More detail. 

Regular Price: $140.00

MCN Members: $70.00

STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLS

Minnesota Nonprofit Directory, 5th Edition
The Minnesota Nonprofit Directory provides users with a picture of the size and scope of Minnesota nonprofit activity as well as detailed look at individual organizations. 
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Regular Price: $50.00

MCN Members: $25.00

Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit
This publication is packed with accurate and information on how to start and manage a successful nonprofit, including a step-by-step guide through the process. More detail.

Regular Price: $25.00

MCN Members: $25.00

Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence
Newly revised in 2005, the Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence are based on the fundamental values of quality, responsibility and accountability. The ten accountability principles and 133 management practices provide specific guidelines for individual organizations to evaluate and improve their management More detail.

MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Publicity 101 Toolkit
Published by Women Venture, this 50-page workbook is full of practical information to help you effectively work with the media to gain publicity for your nonprofit organization.
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Regular Price: $30.00

MCN Members: $20.00

GRANTWRITING TOOLS

Top National Grantmakers
Minnesota Edition
Published by Access Philanthropy, this publication provides a detailed overview of the top 100 national grantmakers that grant funds to nonprofits located in Minnesota.
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Regular Price: $90.00

MCN Members: $45.00

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All orders are shipped from our St. Paul office via the U.S. Postal Service. Most orders are shipped within five days of receipt depending on product availability. Transit time typically is an additional 2–6 business days depending upon delivery location. For each order placed, a shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be charged, regardless of the number of books in the order.

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