Advocacy & Community Together

Advocacy & Community Together

Building Power for Nonprofits & the Communities We Serve

ACT (Advocacy & Community Together) is a coalition of nonprofit organizations dedicated to nonpartisan advocacy, community power-building, and mobilization. We know that nonprofits are not only allowed to engage in nonpartisan issue advocacy–they must in order to protect the sector and the issues we care about.

In today’s challenging environment, policy changes and funding concerns highlight the need for collective action. ACT provides accurate, respectful, and trusted resources to help nonprofits strengthen their advocacy while continuing to serve their communities.

Circular logo with colored arrows and text "Greater Mankato ACT: Advocacy & Community Together."

Consortium Members

Minnesota State University, Mankato Women's Center logo with purple and yellow flame symbol.
Life-Work Planning Center logo with tree graphic
YWCA Mankato logo with text "eliminating racism, empowering women" in orange.
Greater Mankato Diversity Council logo with colorful GMDC letters.
Logo of the League of Women Voters of St. Peter Area, featuring the abbreviation LWV and a red swoosh.

Get Involved!

Advocacy is stronger when we work together. Join ACT to stay informed and engaged on policies that impact nonprofits and the communities we serve. Whether you want to receive updates, connect with others, or take part in advocacy efforts, we welcome your involvement.

Resources

MN Secretary of State

The MN Secretary of State's website offers guidelines for nonprofits to engage in advocacy while remaining nonpartisan. This resource provides clarity on the rules and regulations to ensure nonprofits can take action without crossing legal boundaries.

Bolder Advocacy

Bolder Advocacy enables nonprofits to engage in public debate on social issues. Their Resource Library has how-to’s, insightful factsheets, and tools specific to MN.

MN Council of Nonprofits

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits offers a variety of advocacy tools and training opportunities tailored to MN nonprofits. They help nonprofits stay up-to-date with state policy changes and legislative advocacy efforts and provide ongoing support for nonprofits.

National Council of Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits is a comprehensive platform offering resources for nonprofits, including advocacy tools, policy updates, and best practices.