The philanthropic sector continues to evolve, and many giving families are embracing a trust-based approach to their philanthropy—not only as a mindset, but as a guiding principle across their grantmaking, relationships, and o
Are you working on an issue but aren’t sure where to find data? Perhaps you’re applying for a grant to support broadband access for specific populations in rural Minnesota.
Join this open-format conversation to connect with peers and learn about your MCF membership. Long-time MCF members and current staff will share insights about how to get the most out of your membership.
Join us for a meeting of the Corporate Community Affairs Professionals Network.
A board chair transition is an important moment for a family philanthropy, often prompting larger decisions or a revisiting of the organization’s purpose and practices.
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 one another.
Did you know that mission-aligned investments and program related investments (PRIs) can allow you to create outsized impact with your foundation's dollars, even in uncertain times?
Every type of foundation – family, corporate, community or independent foundation – can stumble into issues of self-dealing and conflicts of interest.
This virtual gathering is a space for members of the People of Color Network to come together in community to discuss timely issues around ourselves, our communities and our work.
There is a range of vehicles available to engage the whole family in philanthropy—each vehicle is a tool in your philanthropy toolbox that allows you to reach individual or collective goals through different approaches.
MCF’s corporate executive roundtable is for the senior-most corporate philanthropy professional in your organization.
Join us for a meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
Join us for a meeting of the Independent Foundation Professionals Network.
Reaching consensus is difficult, particularly during a decision-making moment that will have a real impact on your philanthropy.
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 us for a meeting of the Corporate Community Affairs Professionals Network.
Join us for an in-person meeting of the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
What are the basic fiduciary duties, governance policies, and legal responsibilities that each family philanthropy board member must understand and abide by?
The Family Foundation Trustee Peer Network offers a virtual gathering space for family foundation trustees to talk candidly with peers to address the unique aspects of family foundations.
