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Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change
Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change
Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing
Explore this comprehensive guide that can assist community foundations with their impact investing efforts.
Gun Violence Prevention Resources
In September 2022, MCF hosted a conversation about philanthropy's role in reducing gun violence. Presenters explored various strategies including research, education, and policy solutions that seek to reduce gun violence through an evidence informed, public health approach, and make communities safer. Gun violence prevention, working in tandem with justice system reform and violence intervention can be powerful forces toward creating safe and just communities.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.
Aligning Grantmaking Practices with MCF's Principles for Philanthropy
Join us to discuss various data sets found in the Giving in Minnesota report, and how that data translates into action for Minnesota grantmakers.
PRI Pulse
Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments.
MCF Leads: Democratizing Philanthropy With a New Common Grant Application
The Minnesota Council on Foundations introduces an updated version of the Minnesota Common Grant Application.
Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer
Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria).