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Civic Language in the Rural/Urban Contexts
The Civic Language Perceptions Project seeks to understand perceptions of the language most commonly associated with civic engagement and democracy efforts.
Minnesota Census and Democracy Partnership Meeting
Come learn how and where you can access ACS and census data to use in your community efforts.
Minnesota Council on Foundations Greater Minnesota Happy Hour
MCF’s Board of Directors invites local greater Minnesota nonprofit staff and MCF members to a philanthropy and nonprofit happy hour.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying
This resource is designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if state or local regulations might apply to your existing or proposed advocacy work. The answer is surprisingly often yes, but there are also often many advocacy activities that do not require state lobbyist registration or reporting.
Minnesota State Flag: A Conversation About Inclusion and Representation
Join this session to hear from two members of Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission to hear how philanthropy can play a crucial role in supporting initiatives that prioritize meaningful representation.
MCF/HHMFC Joint Briefing With Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho
MCF and the Heading Home Minnesota Funders Collaborative invites MCF members to join this member briefing with Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho.
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.
Briefing With Secretary of State Simon: Recent Democracy Reforms & Opportunities for Philanthropy
Join MCF for a briefing with Minnesota Secretary of State Simon to learn more about historic reforms that will expand the electorate, increase voting access, and add safeguards against threats to our democracy.