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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.
Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why
For all the conversation and critique about foundations’ engagement in public policy, relatively little data about their efforts in the public policy realm are available, including how many foundations engage in efforts to influence public policy, as well as why and how.
Philanthropy for Systems Change
A model for donor collaboration for systems change that learns from and inspires others and generates learning for the broader philanthropic community.
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.
Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change
Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change
MCF Bill to Strengthen the Disaster System Gets Hearing
MCF advances a bill to address volunteer coordination and capacity through the state's disaster system.
MCF's New Compensation Philosophy: An Example for HR Decision-making
Learn about MCF's newest resources for making decisions around staff compensation, benefits and salaries.
National Spotlight Shines on MCF's Integrated Capital Program
Investment strategies, supported by MCF members, are addressing crisis recovery and reducing the racial wealth gap.