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Aligning Banking and Organizational Values
During MCF’s fall 2021 Impact Investing Network meeting, members discussed aligning banking practices with organizational values. Aligning values could include choosing a bank based on the diversity of its ownership or leadership, on the geographic area where the bank focuses its investments, on the locations of the bank branches, or various other factors.
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.
Notice of Annual Meeting of Members
Notice for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Members of the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
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.
Steering Committee Named for Rural Urban Bridge Building
Nineteen philanthropic leaders from across Minnesota will guide the initiative's work.
Help Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap by Investing in Families, Homes, and Small Businesses
Philanthropic and nonprofit organizations can help narrow racial wealth gaps by investing in the MI3 fixed-income bond fund.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
Minnesota Impact Investing Initiative Results in 500 Affordable Homes for Minnesota Residents
Over $112 million in capital has been invested in low-income communities as Minnesota faces one of America’s largest wealth gaps.