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Finance, Administration and Audit Committee
This committee monitors MCF finances; recommends annual budget, including membership dues schedules to the Board of Directors; recommends finance and administration policies to the board as necessary; and advises staff on other financial and administrative issues as requested.
02. Stewardship
Ideas to help you grow in the area of stewardship.
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.
Midwest Independent Community Foundation Network Meeting
The Midwest Independent Community Foundations Network is meant for senior staff and board leaders at small to mid-size independent community foundations that are geographically focused.
MCF Leads: Democratizing Philanthropy With a New Common Grant Application
The Minnesota Council on Foundations introduces an updated version of the Minnesota Common Grant Application.
Principles for Philanthropy
Principles for Philanthropy
New Compensation Resources Support HR Decision-making
MCF convenes task force to develop priorities and resources around staff compensation, salaries and benefits.
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.