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.
- Communications (3)
- Community Engagement (6)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (20)
- Ethical Leadership (11)
- Finance & Legal (7)
- Grantmaking & Grant Management (19)
- Human Resources (12)
- Impact Investing (8)
- Learning & Evaluation (3)
- Public Policy & Democracy (12)
- Transparency & Accountability (7)
- Values & Vision (4)
Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer
Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria).
Getting to the Heart of Community: Culturally Responsive Evaluations
This report presents a process to design an evaluation framework that prioritizes a community's own values and documents a legacy that perpetuates generations from now.
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.
The 2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report
This report asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race / ethnicity, and disability status.
Learning Series Keynote: Imagining an Anti-Racist Sector
This video explores what it will take for us to diminish racism and combat white supremacy in our state.
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.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.