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Don’t Forget to Complete Your Annual Nonprofit Registration!

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits’ registration to lapse, especially if there has been a change of address or leadership. Ensuring that your organization’s registration is up-to-date is an important annual activity. Set a recurring reminder in your calendar or add this activity to your annual checklist along with filing your 990.

Meeting the Champions of Good

I can’t believe I have been at Propel for almost a year. It is cliché to say it, but the time has flown by, and I am so lucky to have met so many nonprofit leaders both here and across the country.

How Nonprofits Help Us Take Care of Each Other

Nonprofits are filled with problem solvers, changemakers, community builders, and advocates who work tirelessly to make the opportunities and support that I’ve had in my life accessible to everyone.  They are as varied as the businesses represented here, each answering the question: how do we take care of each other?   

Propel Nonprofits Receives Donation from Yield Giving

Last week, Propel received an $8 million unrestricted gift from Yield Giving, an organization established by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift will allow Propel to support its mission of fueling the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital.

Announcing Mario Hernandez as Propel’s Chief Program Officer

Propel is thrilled to announce Mario Hernandez as our new Chief Program Officer!

My First Months as Propel’s CEO: Advocating for Nonprofits & Access to Capital

I wanted to share a little bit about what I’ve been hearing and seeing in my conversations and travels, and introduce a little bit of the work I am doing to advocate for nonprofits in our state and region. In everything I do, I am always thinking about how we can ensure nonprofits have access to capital.

Second Annual CDFI Coalition Day

The CDFI Coalition Day, hosted by the Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, and the MN CDFI Coalition, was packed with informative and engaging sessions and opportunities to network and advocate

Celebrating Recently Promoted Staff at Propel 

Please join us in celebrating recently promoted staff whose leadership and expertise will help shape programming, strengthen our infrastructure, and continue to ensure Propel is a go-to resource for nonprofits!