Member Resource Center
A curated list of philanthropy resources to support growth as people, organizations, and communities.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
Aligning Banking and Organizational Values
During MCF’s fall 2021 Impact Investing Network meeting, members discussed aligning banking practices with organizational values. Aligning values could include choosing a bank based on the diversity of its ownership or leadership, on the geographic area where the bank focuses its investments, on the locations of the bank branches, or various other factors.
Philanthropy for Systems Change
A model for donor collaboration for systems change that learns from and inspires others and generates learning for the broader philanthropic community.
Financial Due Diligence: Assessing Risk for Your Next Program Related Investment
This video takes away the mystery of conducting due diligence.
Systems Change: A Crucial Part of the Ecosystem
Minnesota is in the top philanthropic states, yet we continue to have some of the largest gaps in health, education, housing and jobs for BIPOC communities.
Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer
Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria).
Environmental Justice: Exploring the Intersection of Environment and Equity
Whether or not you’re an environmental funder, striving toward equity requires an understanding of environmental racism and environmental justice.
PRI Pulse
Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments.
Funding Tomorrow's Heroes: Scholarships Lift Individuals for the Benefit of All
Learn how a private foundation can donate to or begin a student scholarship program.