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MCF 2024 Winter Forum
A mini-conference to inspire and convene Minnesota’s philanthropic community, featuring Dr. Akilah Watkins, CEO of Independent Sector.
Checklist of Board Roles and Responsibilities
Basic board roles and responsibilities are the foundation for a successful board. BoardSource has designed this checklist so you can quickly remind yourself of your key responsibilities.
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.
MCF Member Briefing: Self-Dealing and Conflicts of Interest: What Every Type of Foundation Needs to Know
Every type of foundation can stumble into issues of self-dealing and conflicts of interest. Learn how self-dealing rules apply to your context.
Governance 101 and Legal 101 for Grantmakers
Join MCF and partners from Lathrop GPM for a quick dive into legal and governance basics for foundations.
MCF Leads: Rooted Philanthropic Leads by Example With MCF's Principles for Philanthropy
Patrick Troska, Executive Director of Rooted Philanthropic, writes about his organization's commitments to the Principles and how that shows up practically in their work.
Preparing For and Managing a Productive Board Chair Transition
A board chair transition often prompts larger decisions or a revisiting of the organization’s purpose and practices.
Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis.