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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.
MCF Member Briefing: Building Democracy Education Fund
Join MCF to learn about the Building for Democracy Education Fund (BFDEF), a collaborative campaign to develop a shared set of priorities to fund, engage new funders, and expand funding for the pro-democracy and non-partisan civic engagement field.
Impact Investing Institute
Join MCF for this day-long conversation about the ins and outs of impact investing.
Factsheet: The Project Grant Rule
Bolder Advocacy is here to dispel the myth that project-specific grants need to prohibit the use of grant funds for lobbying.
The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement
Answering questions like: What types of organizations advocate? What motivates or prohibits them from advocating? What resources do nonprofits need to increase impact and create more equitable systems?
Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis.
McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement
Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes.
Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.