07/09/2025

Nonoko Sato: A Leader Helping Nonprofits Plan for Uncertainty

State associations are well-poised to help members right now

As nonprofits try to decipher what the barrage of executive orders, lawsuits and policy changes mean for them, many are turning to their state associations for answers.

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and its CEO, Nonoko Sato, are leading by example, focusing on the basics of building strong organizations as a key way to navigating crises.

MCN, one of the largest state nonprofit associations, has been ramping up resources to help its more than 2,100 members build their capacity to raise revenue, be good employers, build strong boards and plan for uncertainty.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy.