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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.
Transforming Philanthropy: Learning Community of Practice
An intensive blended learning experience designed to help current and emerging philanthropic leaders to identify and address white privilege and its consequences.
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.
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.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Update on MCF’s Sector Priorities
An update on the issues MCF advocated for on behalf of Minnesota grantmakers during the 2023 legislative session.
Operationalizing a Commitment to Equity in Family Philanthropy
Join us for a conversation with family philanthropies who have embraced equity externally and in their internal governance and operations policies and practices.
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.
MCF Member Briefing: Building Democracy Education Fund
Join MCF to learn about the Building for Democracy Education Fund (BFDEF), a collaborative campaign to develop a shared set of priorities to fund, engage new funders, and expand funding for the pro-democracy and non-partisan civic engagement field.