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 (-) Grantmaking & Grant Management (20) All (130) Climate & Resilience (1) Communications (5) Community Engagement (6) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (25) Ethical Leadership (12) Finance & Legal (9) Human Resources (13) Impact Investing (9) Learning & Evaluation (4) Public Policy & Democracy (14) Transparency & Accountability (7) Values & Vision (5) Audience Community & Public Foundations (1) Corporate Grantmakers (3) Family Foundations (2) Independent Foundations (2) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management March 23, 2021 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. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Grantmaking & Grant Management March 18, 2021 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. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management 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 February 8, 2021 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. Topic(s) Community Engagement Grantmaking & Grant Management Values & Vision Audience Corporate Grantmakers 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 Community Engagement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion February 5, 2021 Becoming a Better Ally: Supporting Racial Equity in Rural Minnesota Join a conversation with foundation leaders who are working to advance racial equity in rural communities and small cities in Greater Minnesota. Topic(s) Community Engagement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion July 17, 2020 Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide Read reflections, frameworks and tools for advancing racial justice in any philanthropic setting. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management 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 Pagination First page First Previous page Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 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
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management March 23, 2021 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. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Grantmaking & Grant Management March 18, 2021 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. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management
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 February 8, 2021 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. Topic(s) Community Engagement Grantmaking & Grant Management Values & Vision Audience Corporate Grantmakers 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
Community Engagement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion February 5, 2021 Becoming a Better Ally: Supporting Racial Equity in Rural Minnesota Join a conversation with foundation leaders who are working to advance racial equity in rural communities and small cities in Greater Minnesota. Topic(s) Community Engagement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion July 17, 2020 Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide Read reflections, frameworks and tools for advancing racial justice in any philanthropic setting. Topic(s) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grantmaking & Grant Management
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