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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.
MCF Member Briefing: Othering and Belonging Conversation
Dig into the concepts of othering & belonging, especially as these themes pertain to differences that we see play out in Minnesota communities.
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 Intersection of Trust-Based Philanthropy and Racial Equity
One-page document that defines trust-based philanthropy, describes racial equity work, and what it would mean to do both at the same time.
MCF Member Briefing: Philanthropy's Role in Making Minnesota a Trans Refuge State
Join us to hear critical insights about transgender communities in Minnesota, ways to support your current grantees in the LGBTQ community, and other ways to step up as a foundation or funder.
DEI Network Meeting
In these gatherings, philanthropic leaders discuss what DEI means to them and to their organization, and explore strategies to embed DEI into their organizational policies and practices.
DEI Network Meeting
In these gatherings, philanthropic leaders discuss what DEI means to them and to their organization, and explore strategies to embed DEI into their organizational policies and practices.
Systems Change: A Crucial Part of the Ecosystem
Minnesota is in the top philanthropic states, yet we continue to have some of the largest gaps in health, education, housing and jobs for BIPOC communities.