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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.
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.
MCF Member Briefing: Building a Brighter Future for the Twin Cities: The Social and Economic Barriers Inhibiting Our Region's Growth
Understand the factors that prevent our region from a having a robust, tech-centered economy.
Financial Due Diligence: Assessing Risk for Your Next Program Related Investment
This video takes away the mystery of conducting due diligence.
Member Briefing: DAF National Study and Participation
Join this interactive topical call to learn more about how your community foundation can participate in this study.
Developmental Evaluation: Learning and Evaluation Network Discussion
Join this virtual gathering of the MCF Learning and Evaluation Peer Network to dig into the concept, hear how it’s being implemented in a variety of contexts, ask questions, and get tips for your own work.
Funding Tomorrow's Heroes: Scholarships Lift Individuals for the Benefit of All
Learn how a private foundation can donate to or begin a student scholarship program.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.