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The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
Understand the motivations for using multiple vehicles and how to create the most useful structure for your philanthropic goals.
Essentials in Philanthropy: A Historical Context
Examining the history of institutional giving in the U.S. to forge a stronger sector.
Demystifying Trust-Based Practices: Trust In Action
The philanthropic sector continues to evolve, and many giving families are embracing a trust-based approach to their philanthropy.
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.
Fiduciary Responsibilities and Legal Basics in Family Philanthropy
Learn about basic fiduciary duties, governance policies, legal responsibilities and more in the context of family philanthropy.
Compensation Benchmarking Resources from Nonprofit Sources
The following resources provide compensation benchmarking, often for both salaries and benefits, for various nonprofit staff positions. Each resource fills a unique niche that may help you set competitive wages and benefits for your organization’s team.
Corporate Volunteer Program Benchmarking
In early 2023, MCF’s Corporate Community Affairs Network members responded to a survey about the current status of their corporate employee volunteer programs.
MCF 2024 Winter Forum
A mini-conference to inspire and convene Minnesota’s philanthropic community, featuring Dr. Akilah Watkins, CEO of Independent Sector.