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Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why
For all the conversation and critique about foundations’ engagement in public policy, relatively little data about their efforts in the public policy realm are available, including how many foundations engage in efforts to influence public policy, as well as why and how.
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.
MCF Makes Impact Investing Easier with PRI Templates
MCF is offering templates for Program Related Investment (PRI) documents, for a reduced fee to MCF members.
Index of Nonprofits Led by and/or Serving Black, Indigenous, People of Color Communities
Learn about the essential community resources that are Minnesota's nonprofits led by or primarily serving BIPOC.
MCF Releases 2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
MCF's comprehensive report of Minnesota grantmaking.
MCF Offers Grant Intermediary Support for Pooled Funds and One-Time Projects
MCF is now offering to serve as a grants intermediary for MCF members or funder collaboratives.
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.
MCF Bill to Strengthen the Disaster System Gets Hearing
MCF advances a bill to address volunteer coordination and capacity through the state's disaster system.