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Members of the Minnesota Council on Foundations represent a variety of diverse funders with varied funding interests.
$215,000 in Grants Support 31 Groups Strengthening Communities of Color
Release Date:
12/15/2015
Thirty-one nonprofit organizations serving communities of color in Minnesota will receive more than $215,000 in grants from The Saint Paul Foundation’s Diversity Endowment Funds, which include ...
E-news - MCF Notes
Here are the most recent issues of MCF Notes, our weekly e-newsletter for the Minnesota grantmaker community.
The Minneapolis Foundation Caps Off Its Centennial Year with More Than $4.9 Million in Community Grants
Release Date:
12/17/2015
Equity-focused funding will support students, immigrants, grassroots organizers, and thousands of other Minnesotans
The Minneapolis Foundation has launched its second century of community building by awarding $4,937,900 in competitive...
Jennifer Hall
Jenn comes to MCF with experience in the nonprofit and legislative sectors. Over 7 years, she has developed a passion for public and customer service.
Katina Mortensen
Katina Mortensen
Director of Public Policy
Chris Oien
Chris Oien
Luciano Patino
Luciano is a Salesforce Certified Administrator and manages MCF's Salesforce database.
Patricia Starks-Faggett
Patricia Starks-Faggett
Susan Stehling
In her role as communications associate, Susan helps MCF members tell their stories. She writes about current giving trends and grantmaking in Minnesota to inform and educate staff of nonprofit organizations and grantmakers alike.
Alfonso Wenker
Alfonso Wenker is MCF's vice president. He has a range of experience in the philanthropic sector spanning program design, training and facilitation, fundraising, and event planning.
Northland Foundation Grant Opportunity for Children's Outdoor Recreation
Release Date:
12/17/2015
Northeast MN - The Northland Foundation announces a special funding opportunity designed to increase outdoor recreation for youth in northeastern Minnesota—especially those who don’t typically have opportunities to participate. Grants of up to $4...
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota Makes Year-end Grants
Release Date:
12/17/2015
In December, our trustees approved 19 grants totaling $431,041 to complete our 2015 grantmaking. These grants cover most areas of the Foundation's grantmaking interests, and include:...
Otto Bremer Trust awards 142 grants totaling $8.4 million
Release Date:
12/17/2015
SAINT PAUL, December 10, 2015 — The Otto Bremer Trust, formerly the Otto Bremer Foundation, has awarded $8,447,908 million in grants as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle.
The Otto Bremer Trust is a private charitable trust,...
A New Look for MCF on the Web
Release Date:
12/22/2015
MCF will introduce a new website shortly after the New Year. More than just a new look with streamlined navigation features, we have redesigned the service specifically to support Minnesota grantmakers.
One new feature we think our...
14Jan2016
Finish Strong Network Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2016
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Minnesota Council on Foundations
As Minnesota’s population ages, the Finish Strong Funders Coalition for Aging Services connects a wide array of public and private funders dedicated to supporting older adults in the community and recognizing them as im
20Jan2016
Minnesota Food Funders Network
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
8:00am - 12:30pm
Where:
Neighborhood House
Event description: How can the philanthropic sector build on current efforts to develop a culture of health and ensure that all Minnesotans have access to healthy food?
How to Log In to Your MCF Account
Release Date:
12/28/2015
With a new website come a few changes in how you will log in to your account on this website, so you can do things like register for events and post jobs. Here's how you do it:
- Click "Log In" in the header of the site.
- If you' ...