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Native Nations and Communities 101

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March 2022
In March 2022, MCF and WASH-MN (We Are Still Here)* hosted a rich learning opportunity about Native Nations and communities. A recording of the presentation, linked here , introduces high-level topics specific to Native Nations and peoples, including what it means to be a Native Nation, the importance of treaties, basics of tribal citizenship and enrollment, and information on how to engage more effectively with Native communities. Viewers will gain base-level knowledge to help their foundations better understand and support Native communities and resources to continue learning. The session...

Impact Investing 101

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December 2022
Through this 30-minute presentation and related resource materials, you can learn how MCF's community of practice defines impact investing. The webinar explores what it means to intentionally create and measure a positive financial return as well as a positive social or environmental impact. If you’re new to the impact investing concept, new to the work, or looking for new ways to make a difference with your investments – this session is an ideal place to start learning about impact investing. Presenters include Susan Hammel , CFA, MCF Executive in Residence for Impact...
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Coronavirus Resources

... federal and state actions in response to COVID-19. MCF / MCN Webinar: Grantmaking in Response to Coronavirus Watch ... Foundation for Justice, and the Minneapolis Foundation.

Corporate Benchmarking Survey Spring 2022

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June 2022
In May 2022, MCF conducted a survey of corporate community affairs programs and corporate foundations. The survey questions are posed by your peers - professionals working in Minnesota's corporate giving programs. The survey responses are meant to inform your work and the work of your corporate giving peers. Questions in this survey focus on grantmaking ( survey part 1 ) and volunteer engagement / employee engagement ( survey part 2 ) within a corporate setting.
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Effective Grantmaking Practices that Support Nonprofit Sustainability

This research includes these four recommendations to support nonprofit sustainability: Continue to build on current efforts to establish strong relationships with grantees, listen, and respond. Seek short- and long-term feedback about usefulness and impact of capacity building resources provided to grantees. Consider using additional funding strategies, such as loan programs. Gather additional input about ways staff and organizational self-care can be fostered. Download the full report and two-page handout
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Best PracticeGrantmaking

Trust-based Philanthropy Presentation

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June 2022
Trust-based philanthropy is informed by experience that funder-grantee relationships are stronger when they are built on the foundation of trust. These relationships: Center equity, humility and transparency. Recognize the power imbalance between funders and grantees, and work to actively rebalance it. Deeply value the quality of relationships, and honor how we treat others on the path to winning on our issues, as much as the act of winning itself. View the resources shared during a presentation to MCF's Corporate Community Affairs Network in June 2022.
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16Jun2017

Public Policy Retreat: Making the Case for the Independent Sector

Friday, June 16, 2017 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Minnesota Philanthropy Partners
... cancel current registrations, login to your account at  www.mcf.org . Once you are logged in, click on "My Account" at the ...

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