MN LEAD RESOURCE HUB
New! 2026 MN LEAD FIELD REPORT
For Minnesota nonprofits, uncertainty has become the everyday operating condition of leadership.
In our second field report, we share what we heard from nonprofit leaders, ecosystem partners, and philanthropic organizations about what leaders need to keep going, and offer recommendations on how we can build it together.
With 1,680 leaders trained and nearly half a million dollars invested, MN LEAD has grown from a response to legal attacks into a statewide network helping organizations lead with confidence, clarity, and community.
2025 MN LEAD FIELD REPORT
In our first field report since launching this initiative, we share what we have learned so far, along with recommendations and next steps for us to take together.
To date, MN LEAD has engaged more than 770 organizations, provided legal training to nearly 350 nonprofit and philanthropic leaders across Minnesota, and distributed critical tools as part of a growing legal support network.
News & Resources
GENERAL RESOURCES
The Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI)
A collaborative effort led by ABFE, in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Native Americans in Philanthropy
Advancing DEI: The Meltzer Institute:
The Advancing DEI Initiative is a project of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, committed to making information on the intersection of law and DEI accessible to supporters of DEI.
RESOURCES FOR LEGAL SUPPORT
FAQ: Racial Equity Legal Guidance
(Othering and Belonging Institute)
Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Free legal support for Minnesota nonprofits navigating compliance, governance, and emerging legal threats. Services include a real-time help desk, legal clinics, 1:1 support, and access to tools and referrals. Offered through a partnership between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS.