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Corporate Issue Briefing with CECP: Trends in Corporate Philanthropy and Community Investments
Take time with your peers and CECP to understand the latest direction of corporate giving and corporate purpose.
Dakota Places: Southwestern Minnesota History and Culture Tour
Join MCF for a two day philanthropy tour, as we travel through Southwestern Minnesota exploring Dakota history and culture.
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.
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.
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
Investing in North Minneapolis: An Invitation for Philanthropy to Engage
Learn about investment opportunities for PRIs, impact investments, and other philanthropic support for the Northside of Minneapolis.
Gun Violence Prevention Resources
In September 2022, MCF hosted a conversation about philanthropy's role in reducing gun violence. Presenters explored various strategies including research, education, and policy solutions that seek to reduce gun violence through an evidence informed, public health approach, and make communities safer. Gun violence prevention, working in tandem with justice system reform and violence intervention can be powerful forces toward creating safe and just communities.
"But for Us?" Is it Still a Useful Impact Investing Question?
There was a time when local investments wouldn't happen, "but for the work of philanthropy." Is that still an accurate measure of feasibility?