The purpose of the Program Officers Network is for 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
On October 31, MCF’s Common Grant Working Group will host this focus group with MCF members. This is your chance to share your perspectives, hopes, cautions and insights about a new common grant.
Join this peer conversation to engage in discussion about capital campaigns and building projects. This peer-led conversation will provide time for participants to ask questions, share promising practices and gain peer feedback.
Join us for a meeting of the Corporate Community Affairs Professionals Network.
Organizations are shifting their operations—embracing remote work environments, using virtual communication, and building culture and connection from afar.
Join MCF as we hear from Eric Hathaway, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, U.S. Fixed Income, RBC Global Asset Management. Eric will delve into current issues impacting the economy and investment portfolios. Conversation themes will include global inflation, the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Bank, the war in Ukraine, the employment rate, equity markets, credit spreads and more. Whether you’re an economist at heart or a finance novice, the session will provide the context and background needed to better understand the economic conditions influencing the nation and impacting philanthropy.
The role of the board is informed by many sources, including legal standards, the interplay of responsibilities with the foundation’s executives and staff, the ability to rely on outside experts, and limitations on the liability of individual board members.
MCF CEO Retreat
Join the Office of the Secretary of State and the nonprofits conducting voter engagement to find out more about how your organization can get involved.
The Administrative Professionals Network is a peer network for MCF members who support internal foundation staff members, including executive assistant work, administrative assistant work, governance, and operations work
Join MCF for a conversation about philanthropy’s role in reducing gun violence. Learn from the Joyce Foundation and the Minneapolis Foundation about how they have addressed gun violence prevention in their funding strategies, and from Dr.
Join the Minnesota Census and Democracy Partnership for our fall meeting.
Join us as we discuss opportunities and individual areas of interest for the ComMotion Network.
Join GHR Foundation Program Manager, Cassie Bean, and leaders from Minnesota’s refugee resettlement agencies for a conversation about Ukraine arrivals, the Afghan anniversary and lessons from an unforeseen year in refugee resettlement.
In order for Minnesota’s philanthropic community to have the greatest impact, we need knowledge and insights about the nonprofit sector.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
Professional staff is frequently an essential element of an effective family philanthropy effort; however, it can be a difficult construct to navigate.
Who Funds Democracy in Minnesota and How to Get Involved?
As philanthropy evolves and moves towards a more trust-based practice, assessment and evaluation strategies are being honed and adapted to include an equity lens.
