Past Events

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), state agencies with the authority to review and make decisions about the mining industry, will explain the leasing, permitting, and environmental review processes when there are proposals for new or expanded mining projects in Minnesota.

This session will highlight how the philanthropic sector has responded to Operation Metro Surge over the past several months including pathways for longer-term recovery efforts.

Get an exclusive sneak peek at the Bush Foundation's new book, Please Be Good at Philanthropy: An Introduction to Grantmaking Strategy and Practice. 

This session will provide a high-level overview of proposed legislation aimed at providing relief and stabilizing communities and businesses impacted by federal enforcement activities. 

Learn how and why the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is streamlining their grantmaking forms to capture key information while reducing burden on grantee-partners.

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.

In this webinar, we will explore how family philanthropies can unlock their full philanthropic potential by aligning both traditional and nontraditional vehicles with strategic intent.

A peer network for those interested in themes related to impact investing, on both the program and finance sides of the work.