The Michigan Nonprofit Association is the collective voice of Michigan's nonprofit organizations. MNA serves as a statewide network for the sector, a resource center on effective management practices, and as an advocate for the nonprofit community.

Mission: The Michigan Nonprofit Association enhances the effectiveness of the Michigan nonprofit sector in serving society.

The goals of MNA are to:

• Provide membership services - such as information on fundraising, management, taxes, and technology; offer discounts on services such as director and officer liability insurance, long distance telephone, classified ads, and office supplies.
  
• Provide training and technical assistance - such as regional workshops on nonprofit management, legal issues, volunteer management, board development, lobbying, and other nonprofit topics; and host annual statewide conferences, such as Grantmakers/Grantseekers Conference, Volunteerism SuperConference, and a public policy day.
  
• Promote nonprofit involvement in public policy - through MNA's program, the Michigan Public Policy Initiative, policymakers are educated on the critical issues affecting nonprofits, MNA acts as the advocate for sector issues on the state and national level, and MNA works with partners to increase lobbying and advocacy by charities.
  
• Promote research on the sector - MNA works with Michigan universities to develop new and promote existing research about the Michigan nonprofit sector. Research is then distributed to practitioners, funders, policymakers and the media.

Organization's History: Incorporated in 1990, as the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, the organization was first a think-tank dedicated to discussing issues impacting nonprofits. In 1994, the organization was renamed as the Michigan Nonprofit Association to provide direct advocacy and services to local nonprofit organizations.

Membership: Membership is open to all Michigan nonprofit/tax exempt organizations. For-profit organizations and governmental entities are also welcome to join as affiliate members. There are currently 650 members from across the state. Dues for nonprofits are on a sliding scale based on budget size, and range from $75 to $1,000.

Partner Organizations/Affiliates: ConnectMichigan Alliance, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan.