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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.
Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change
Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change
2023 Midwest Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, and Demographics Report
The 2023 Midwest Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, and Demographics Report provides data on full-time paid staff at foundations based in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Office Space Survey of MCF Members
In March 2024, MCF surveyed members on their plans to move offices in the future, and if they want to share offices with others, and if they are open to hosting greater MN foundation staff at their office when they are travelling.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
2022 State of Philanthropy Tech
The 2022 State of Philanthropy Tech survey is an in-depth look at technology practices at 277 grantmaking organizations throughout North America, the EU, and UK.
Crafting a Compensation Philosophy
A compensation philosophy serves as a guide for employers who are making compensation decisions. It also provides transparency to employees who seek to understand decisions that are made.