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The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change
This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.
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.
MCF Member Briefing: SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action: Implications for Philanthropy
A discussion of the United States Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action, and the questions it raises for the field of philanthropy.
Philanthropic Investment in an Inclusive Democracy
Thanks to the generous support of MCF members, the Minnesota Democracy Expansion Fund has raised over $360,000 to invest in successful implementation of these reforms.
Principles for Philanthropy: Introductory Presentation
MCF offers this PowerPoint deck as a tool for educating your colleagues, staff, board or community members about the Principles for Philanthropy.
The Road to Disability Inclusion Report
Each journey tells a story. In The Road to Disability Inclusion, a Disability & Philanthropy Forum report, they examine three stories.
The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement
Answering questions like: What types of organizations advocate? What motivates or prohibits them from advocating? What resources do nonprofits need to increase impact and create more equitable systems?