Calendar of Events
The Essentials of Good Governance
Governance, a system for who will make decisions and how, is the guiding framework for your family philanthropy’s long-term success.
People of Color Network Meeting
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.
Transforming Philanthropy: Learning Community of Practice
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Member Briefing: DAF National Study and Participation
Donor advised funds are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy in the United States. In 2020, about 10.1% of all giving in the United States, or $48 billion, was donated to DAFs.
Program Officers Network Meeting
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.
Minnesota Impact Investing Initiative (MI3) Semi-Annual Meeting
Join with fellow investors and the fund manager RBC-Global Asset Management team to hear the latest updates on financial and social impact performance of our MN fund. Investors and all those considering investing are welcome.
Corporate Executive Roundtable
MCF’s corporate executive roundtable is for the senior-most corporate philanthropy professional in your organization.
Demystifying Trust-based Practices: Trust in Action
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
Aligning Grantmaking Practices with MCF’s Principles for Philanthropy
If Minnesota philanthropy is going to live up to its aspirations, we must understand and reflect on our own practices, and work together to strengthen the role and impact of our field.
DEI Network Meeting
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Administrative Professionals Network
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.
Learning & Evaluation Network Meeting
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.
MCF Member Briefing: Indigenous Education for All
Tribal Nations and their citizens in Minnesota are invisible to many Minnesotans.
Corporate Community Affairs Network
Join us for a meeting of the Corporate Community Affairs Professionals Network.
Preparing for and Managing a Productive Board Chair Transition
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.
Program Officers Network Meeting
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.
Impact Investing Network
Join your Impact Investing Network colleagues for a conversation on some of the latest trends and hot topics affecting your work.
Corporate Executive Roundtable
MCF’s corporate executive roundtable is for the senior-most corporate philanthropy professional in your organization.
The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
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.