MCF’s CEO Chats is a series of conversations with the presidents and senior leaders of Minnesota’s philanthropic organizations, hosted by MCF President, Susie Brown.
Minnesotans of Asian descent make up for nearly five percent of the state’s total population. Between 2010 and 2018, Minnesota’s Asian American community have been recorded as the second fastest growing racial population statewide.
Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session comes at an unprecedented moment in Minnesota history.
Just a few weeks ago Rep. Betty McCollum (MN) and Rep Fred Upton (MI) introduced the bipartisan Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
As grantmakers, we’re constantly working to improve our impact in order to make a positive difference in communities. But how do you know if your grantmaking is working as intended?
What is philanthropy doing and how can you get involved?
Featuring Aaron Zimmerman, Executive Director, Pfund Foundation
What is participatory grantmaking, and why are funders utilizing this method of community-led grantmaking? What are some case studies of family-led philanthropies that have successfully used a participatory grantmaking approach?
Join us for a meeting of the Corporate Community Affairs Professionals Network.
Join us for an in-person lunch for the Family Foundation Professionals Network.
After maintaining Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional district by 26 people, the Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) and our community partners are motivated to build on the momentum of the 2020 Census and community-focused redistrictin
Kickoff the summer with your peers!
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.
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 as we learn from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis about intersections between Minnesota’s workforce and issues of childcare, housing and transportation.
MCF’s Community Foundations Network aims to create a space for all community foundation professionals to connect with one another and discuss and learn about topics of interest across the community foundation spectrum.
Impact investing is a powerful tool to align and maximize assets for good. The practice is growing increasingly common, yet many families are in search of guidance on how to begin or accelerate their impact investing pursuits.
MCF’s corporate executive roundtable is for the senior-most corporate philanthropy professional in your organization.
Starting mid-2022, MCF will offer a virtual gathering space for family foundation trustees to talk candidly with peers to address the unique aspects of family foundations.
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 the Minnesota-focused fund. Investors and all those considering investing are welcome.
