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Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change
Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change
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.
Philanthropy for Systems Change
A model for donor collaboration for systems change that learns from and inspires others and generates learning for the broader philanthropic community.
2023 Nonprofit Minnesota State Funding Breakdown
Read the report outlining legislative appropriations that occurred in the 2023 session, with a particular emphasis on resources the state directed to nonprofits.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
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.
Job Description: Communications Director
Serving as a member of the five-person senior leadership team and reporting directly to the president, the communication director leads the Foundation’s strategic and operational communications efforts.
Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.