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Aligning Grantmaking Practices with MCF's Principles for Philanthropy
Join us to discuss various data sets found in the Giving in Minnesota report, and how that data translates into action for Minnesota grantmakers.
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.
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.
Minnesota Native American Essential Understandings: Insights for Philanthropy
Through this session, we’ll contemplate the roles philanthropy can take to support and promote narrative change in formal education and community settings.
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.
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.
Dakota Places: Southwestern Minnesota History and Culture Tour
Join MCF for a two day philanthropy tour, as we travel through Southwestern Minnesota exploring Dakota history and culture.