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Systems Change: A Crucial Part of the Ecosystem
Minnesota is in the top philanthropic states, yet we continue to have some of the largest gaps in health, education, housing and jobs for BIPOC communities.
PRI Pulse
Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments.
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy.
Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing
Explore this comprehensive guide that can assist community foundations with their impact investing efforts.
A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations
Seize the Initiative: A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations offers clear and concise information on the range of legal questions that could arise when nonprofits consider working on a ballot initiative
Philanthropy’s Necessary Role in Advancing an Inclusive, Multiracial Democracy
This essay focuses on how contemporary American democracy can deliver on its promises, and philanthropy can help advance this vision for an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
Impact Investing Institute
Join MCF for this day-long conversation about the ins and outs of impact investing.
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.