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Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
Shifting the Evaluation Paradigm: The Equitable Evaluation Framework
Evaluation has the ability to contribute to equity and it must embrace definitions of rigor and validity that reflect the complexity of the work in which many are engaged.
Factsheet: The Project Grant Rule
Bolder Advocacy is here to dispel the myth that project-specific grants need to prohibit the use of grant funds for lobbying.
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
Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Update on MCF’s Census & Democracy Priorities
An update on the investments and policies that support Minnesota’s future census count and a more inclusive democracy.
MCF’s 2024 Advocacy Agenda
With the Minnesota 2024 legislative session beginning February 12, MCF has finalized our 2024 advocacy agenda for the year.
Learning From Place: Bdote Tour of Significant Native Sites
A day-long experience of learning and reflection for philanthropy professionals focused on significant sites for Anishinaabe and Dakota people in the Twin Cities.