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Minnesota Philanthropy Leads with $17.1 Million Investment for Social Good and Financial Returns
A first-of-its-kind in the nation impact investing collaborative uses a fixed income bond fund to expand affordable housing and small business lending throughout Minnesota.
$20 Million Impact Investment for Affordable Housing and Small Business in Minnesota
MCF and its members have launched a $20 million impact investing collaborative to benefit affordable housing and small businesses in our state.
MCF Leads: Rooted Philanthropic Leads by Example With MCF's Principles for Philanthropy
Patrick Troska, Executive Director of Rooted Philanthropic, writes about his organization's commitments to the Principles and how that shows up practically in their work.
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.
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.
New Compensation Resources Support HR Decision-making
MCF convenes task force to develop priorities and resources around staff compensation, salaries and benefits.
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.
Calling for a $200M Nonprofit Relief Fund
Nonprofit advocates propose a relief fund to help nonprofits support our communities' needs during COVID‐19 and to accelerate a more equitable recovery.