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Minnesota Native American Essential Understandings: Insights for Philanthropy
Through this session, we’ll contemplate the roles philanthropy can take to support and promote narrative change in formal education and community settings.
Learning From Place: Bdote Tour of Significant Native Sites
A day-long experience of learning and reflection for philanthropy professionals focused on significant sites for Anishinaabe and Dakota people in the Twin Cities.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Update on MCF’s Census & Democracy Priorities
An update on the investments and policies that support Minnesota’s future census count and a more inclusive democracy.
Minnesota Democracy Expansion Fund: Applications Open!
Learn more about the Minnesota Democracy Expansion Fund that is now open to organizations doing work in communities throughout Minnesota.
Philanthropic Investment in an Inclusive Democracy
Thanks to the generous support of MCF members, the Minnesota Democracy Expansion Fund has raised over $360,000 to invest in successful implementation of these reforms.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying
This resource is designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if state or local regulations might apply to your existing or proposed advocacy work. The answer is surprisingly often yes, but there are also often many advocacy activities that do not require state lobbyist registration or reporting.
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.
The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change
This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy.