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Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.
MCF Advocates for Charitable Giving Incentives at the State and Federal Level
MCF works on public policies to promote charitable giving and a strong charitable sector.
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 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?
MCF’s 2024 Advocacy Agenda
With the Minnesota 2024 legislative session beginning February 12, MCF has finalized our 2024 advocacy agenda for the year.
A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations
Seize the Initiative: A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations offers clear and concise information on the range of legal questions that could arise when nonprofits consider working on a ballot initiative
2023 Nonprofit Minnesota State Funding Breakdown
Read the report outlining legislative appropriations that occurred in the 2023 session, with a particular emphasis on resources the state directed to nonprofits.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.