News & Resources Member Resource Center A curated list of philanthropy resources to support growth as people, organizations, and communities. Featured Resource November 21, 2023 Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation 2023 Giving in Minnesota Report A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation Search Search Topic (-) Finance & Legal (9) (-) Impact Investing (9) (-) Public Policy & Democracy (14) All (132) Climate & Resilience (1) Communications (5) Community Engagement (7) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (25) Ethical Leadership (12) Grantmaking & Grant Management (21) Human Resources (13) Learning & Evaluation (4) Transparency & Accountability (7) Values & Vision (5) Audience Community & Public Foundations (1) Family Foundations (1) Independent Foundations (1) MCF Members Only (1) Impact Investing March 23, 2021 Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria). Topic(s) Impact Investing Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing February 8, 2021 PRI Pulse Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing Audience Family Foundations Independent Foundations Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy February 7, 2021 Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability October 10, 2020 Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis. Topic(s) Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability Public Policy & Democracy July 17, 2020 Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Impact Investing March 24, 2020 McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes. Topic(s) Finance & Legal Impact Investing Grantmaking & Grant Management January 23, 2020 Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy December 23, 2017 The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Pagination First page First Previous page Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Next page Next Last page Last Learn About Membership Learn about the benefits and criteria of an MCF membership. SEE BENEFITS
November 21, 2023 Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation 2023 Giving in Minnesota Report A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation
Impact Investing March 23, 2021 Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria). Topic(s) Impact Investing
Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing February 8, 2021 PRI Pulse Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing Audience Family Foundations Independent Foundations
Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy February 7, 2021 Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability October 10, 2020 Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis. Topic(s) Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability
Public Policy & Democracy July 17, 2020 Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Impact Investing March 24, 2020 McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes. Topic(s) Finance & Legal Impact Investing
Grantmaking & Grant Management January 23, 2020 Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy December 23, 2017 The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy