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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.
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
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.
"But for Us?" Is it Still a Useful Impact Investing Question?
There was a time when local investments wouldn't happen, "but for the work of philanthropy." Is that still an accurate measure of feasibility?
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.
MCF Members Propose Action Around Rural and Urban Bridging
The RUBI initiative is forming a vision for multi-modal systems change.
Steering Committee Named for Rural Urban Bridge Building
Nineteen philanthropic leaders from across Minnesota will guide the initiative's work.
MCF Celebrates 50 Years
View MCF's 50th anniversary Giving Forum magazine to learn about our story over the past five decades.