Past Events

The Program Officers Network is designed for MCF member foundation staff working as program officers and other staff involved in the grantmaking process to connect with their peers, exchange information, and learn from one another.

Join your colleagues and peers at MCF’s 2025 Annual Conference - let's continue to shape the future together!

This peer network provides space for staff roles responsible for learning and evaluation to connect with one another, share about the work they are doing, and talk through questions and challenges with their peers.

Join us as we explore fundamental questions in the context of family philanthropy: “Who is considered family?” and “What is the role of family in family philanthropy?” 

Join a peer conversation to share updates, learn tips, and collaborate to advance rural and urban bridging.

For MCF members who are interested in discussing the unique issues and opportunities for family foundations.

MCF members are invited to join a special briefing with with Governor Tim Walz and First Lady Gwen Walz.

The Midwest Independent Community Foundations Network is meant for senior staff and board leaders at small to mid-size independent community foundations that are geographically focused.