Peer Networks are opportunities for connecting individuals, in real-time and online. Peer Networks are offered for MCF members who work at the same type of foundation or have similar job responsibilities or social identities to connect with peers, exchange information, and learn together.
Looking to Join a Peer Network?
- Real-time: Find meetings on our event calendar.
- Online: Contact the MCF lead or request access via the Hub. (Learn about the Hub.)
MCF Peer Networks
ComMotion Network: for communications and marketing staff
- MCF Lead: Erin Jordan | Connect on the Hub
Community Foundation Network: for staff or board members taking an active role in operations of small foundations
- MCF Lead: Katina Mortensen | Connect on the Hub
Corporate Community Affairs Network: for all corporate foundation and community affairs staff; including a second series of meetings solely for senior executives
- MCF Lead: Paul Masiarchin | Connect on the Hub
Family Foundation Network: for staff or board members taking an active role in operations of small foundations
- MCF Lead: Kristen Cullen | Connect on the Hub
Finance & Operations Network: for staff working in internal operations including finance, operations and HR
- MCF Lead: Josh Vang | Connect on the Hub
Independent Foundation Network: for staff of independent foundations across Minnesota
- MCF Lead: Susie Brown | Connect on the Hub
Learning and Evaluation Network: for individuals working on learning and evaluation to support foundation success and effectiveness
- MCF Lead: Josh Vang | Connect on the Hub
People of Color Network: for individuals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color working in philanthropy
- MCF Lead: Camille Caster-Cyprian | Connect on the Hub
Program Officers Network: for program officers and grantmakers
- MCF Lead: Josh Vang | Connect on the Hub