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Power Moves: Your Essential Philanthropy Assessment Guide for Equity and Justice
Taking time out for self-assessment and learning is an important part of the organizational cycle of planning, action and reflection.
MCF Leads: Rooted Philanthropic Leads by Example With MCF's Principles for Philanthropy
Patrick Troska, Executive Director of Rooted Philanthropic, writes about his organization's commitments to the Principles and how that shows up practically in their work.
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.
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
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.
The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
Understand the motivations for using multiple vehicles and how to create the most useful structure for your philanthropic goals.
Managing Family Dynamics in Governance
Learn strategies to manage dynamics, build in moments for family connection, and facilitate group decision-making.
MCF 2024 Winter Forum
A mini-conference to inspire and convene Minnesota’s philanthropic community, featuring Dr. Akilah Watkins, CEO of Independent Sector.