Funder Briefing: Intersections on Aging - Innovate, Include, Inspire

Aging intersects with every funding priority—from housing, transportation, equity, health, innovation, and economic development to countless others. On May 1, 2025, MCF hosted a briefing to help funders identify timely opportunities to effectively integrate an aging lens into their work. Takeaways include practical tools and strategies that can help funders' teams lead with impact and intention.

Presenters

Zane Bail, Chief Operating Officer, Northland Foundation
Georgia Lane, Aging Services Planner, Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
Kate Seng, Co-Convener, Finish Strong Funders Network for Aging
Adam Suomala, Executive Director, MN Leadership Council on Aging

Resources

View the 60-minute recording.
View a short clip on how language to talk about age matters.
View the presentation slides.

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