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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.
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.
MCF Member Briefing: Self-Dealing and Conflicts of Interest: What Every Type of Foundation Needs to Know
Every type of foundation can stumble into issues of self-dealing and conflicts of interest. Learn how self-dealing rules apply to your context.
MCF Member Briefing: Leveraging Impact Insights to Inform Future Organizational Strategies and Goals
In this briefing, 3M will explore their impact via a Strategy Map that analyzes their philanthropic investment portfolio.
MCF Member Briefing: Impact of 2023 Legislative Session on Nonprofits
Join MCF for a member briefing outlining legislative appropriations that occurred in the 2023 session.
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.
Operationalizing a Commitment to Equity in Family Philanthropy
Join us for a conversation with family philanthropies who have embraced equity externally and in their internal governance and operations policies and practices.
Environmental Justice: Exploring the Intersection of Environment and Equity
Whether or not you’re an environmental funder, striving toward equity requires an understanding of environmental racism and environmental justice.