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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.
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.
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.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations
This guide demystifies the process of designing and implementing an effective impact investing strategy for foundations with few or no staff.
Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Three-Part Series
In early spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened, foundations in the U.S. began to respond by shifting resources and practices.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.
Managing Family Dynamics in Governance
Learn strategies to manage dynamics, build in moments for family connection, and facilitate group decision-making.