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Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why
For all the conversation and critique about foundations’ engagement in public policy, relatively little data about their efforts in the public policy realm are available, including how many foundations engage in efforts to influence public policy, as well as why and how.
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.
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.
Index of Nonprofits Led by and/or Serving Black, Indigenous, People of Color Communities
Learn about the essential community resources that are Minnesota's nonprofits led by or primarily serving BIPOC.
MCF's New Compensation Philosophy: An Example for HR Decision-making
Learn about MCF's newest resources for making decisions around staff compensation, benefits and salaries.
MCF Member Briefing: GroundBreak Coalition
Learn about project progress and explore opportunities for partnerships.
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MCF is a vibrant philanthropic community connecting, strengthening and mobilizing the power of philanthropy to advance prosperity and equity.