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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.
MCF 2024 Winter Forum
A mini-conference to inspire and convene Minnesota’s philanthropic community, featuring Dr. Akilah Watkins, CEO of Independent Sector.
Financial Due Diligence: Assessing Risk for Your Next Program Related Investment
This video takes away the mystery of conducting due diligence.
PRI Pulse
Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments.
Compensation Philosophy for HR Decisionmakers
MCF’s organizational philosophy sets the tone for how we make decisions around competitive and equitable salaries, salary adjustments and advancements.
BoardSource Board Responsibilities and Structures FAQs
BoardSource has been fielding governance-related questions posed by nonprofit leaders for over 30 years. Here are the answers to those questions most frequently asked about board responsibilities and structures.
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.
McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement
Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes.