Are All Voters Welcome?
Release Date:
05/18/2017
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State Must Better Engage Diverse Residents At MCF, an important part of our Advocacy Agenda involves strengthening democratic ...
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Start Early
Release Date:
05/18/2017
... Start Early Funders share the process of working with MCF to bring an equity frame into their work.
The Start Early ... we had a long way to go.”
When Start Early approached MCF with the...
What does it mean to act as a philanthropic community in 2017?
Release Date:
05/18/2017
State Disaster Assistance Fund Renewed
Release Date:
05/23/2017
... possible for the state to act quickly when disaster strikes. MCF and a group of ten community foundations pushed for replenishing the fund ... legislative budget proposals that "zeroed-out" the fund. MCF...
Public Safety Bill Addresses and Ignites Civic Conflict
Release Date:
05/23/2017
... addressing implicit bias, a specification advocated by MCF and other groups. MCF is a member of the Governor's Council on Law Enforcement and Community .....
The Marbrook Foundation Announces New Funding Opportunity for Arts Programs
Release Date:
06/09/2017
The mission of Marbrook Foundation is to promote the values of the Brooks family by making grants and focusing involvement in designated charitable areas and causes that reflect those values.
In 2017 the Foundation announces a new funding...
James R. Thorpe Foundation Opens Senior Funding Applications
Release Date:
06/14/2017
The James R. Thorpe Foundation is now accepting online applications for its senior funding (www.jamesrthorpefoundation.org). Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on...
Application Now Open for 2017-2018 Bernick Family Foundation Grant Cycle
Release Date:
07/17/2017
The Bernick Family Foundation is seeking applications from non-profit organizations for the 2018 funding cycle. Non-profits may apply in one of two categories; youth and education or health and fitness. LOI Applications will be accepted online...
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation Announces Staff Updates
Release Date:
07/28/2017
As the Foundation has shifted its work to be bolder, more focused and more impactful in North Minneapolis, it has...
GHR Foundation & OpenIDEO announce BridgeBuilder Challenge Winners
Release Date:
07/31/2017
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Northwest Minnesota Foundation Women's Fund Seeks Grant Proposals
Release Date:
09/06/2017
The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund invites grant applications in support of women and girls in northwest Minnesota.
The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund develops resources and serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for...
A Better, Easier Way to Connect with Peers
Release Date:
09/12/2017
By Katina Mortensen
At MCF’s Philanthropy in Action conference in January, we announced our new ... been nearly 500 posts and questions shared across all of MCF’s collaborative philanthropy groups...
State Disaster Assistance Fund Receives $10 Million
Release Date:
10/02/2017
... possible for the state to act quickly when disaster strikes. MCF and a group of ten community foundations pushed for replenishing the fund ... legislative budget proposals that "zeroed-out" the fund. MCF...
Impact Investing Update
Release Date:
10/10/2017
MCF members have committed more than $19 million to the impact investing ... and small business projects throughout Minnesota.
MCF members—Bush Foundation, The McKnight Foundation and Otto Bremer ... the fund...
Charitable Sector Starting to Digest Tax Reform Implications
Release Date:
01/22/2018
... than they previously would have been due to the SALT cap. MCF and other sector advocates pushed for a universal charitable deduction, ... from payroll to benefits to fundraising to advocacy. MCF encourages its...
Ross' Census Citizenship Question Recommendation is Flat Out Wrong
Release Date:
03/27/2018
... jurisdictions. NPR gives the issue spot on coverage . MCF is working with national and state advocates to take steps to turn back ...
Bernick Family Foundation Awards $150,000 to Organizations Across Service Area
Release Date:
04/11/2018
The Bernick Family Foundation announced today that $150,000 in grants was awarded to organizations and projects within their two key focus areas of youth and education & health and fitness. Eligible organizations were required to be a 501(c)...
Minnesota's Tax Conformity Efforts Uncertain
Release Date:
04/25/2018
... of all giving over $500 on their state income taxes. While MCF worked closely with MCN to try to expand this deduction this session, it is ... giving to permanent endowments at community foundations. MCF...
Legislature Adjourns; Real Work Begins
Release Date:
05/22/2018
... ( Session Update ). The fate of issues of interest to MCF – tax conformity that favors charitable giving and philanthropy, funding ...