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MCF Grantmaking Resources
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Philanthropy & Public Trust
New materials include Principles for Grantmakers & Practice Options for Philanthropic Organizations, and
What Every Grantmaker Should Know & Frequently Asked Legal Questions.
Also includes a self-assessment questionnaire and resources. |
Principles for Minnesota Grantmakers
Members of the Minnesota Council on
Foundations recognize that they play an important role in their
communities; that their role is sustained by the public trust; and
that certain obligations follow from that trust. Members are
committed to basing their work on principles that reflect those
obligations. |
MCF E-Newsletters
MCF Giving Memo and MCF Notes bring you
the latest Minnesota grantmaking news and information, and the
latest updates on Council services and activities, new resources and
tools, new job openings and much more. |
MCF Programs
Information about programs and network
events for MCF members. Some programs are open to non-member
grantmakers. |
Effective
Grantmaking Series
Programs on topics that are fundamental
to sound practices and principles for responsible and effective
philanthropy, geared toward those new to the field of grantmaking and/or
those with grantmaking experience who would like a refresher; open to MCF
members and non-member grantmakers. |
Minnesota Grantmaking
Trends & Analysis
There were 1,296 active foundations and
corporate giving programs in Minnesota in 2003 (the latest year for
which comprehensive information is available). Find fact sheets,
rankings, special reports and more. |
Diversity
Resources
Resources to help
grantmakers address diversity issues in their work. |
Form 990-PF
Resources
Practical resources for foundation
officers and their tax preparers in completing 990-PF tax forms. |
Disaster Recovery Resources
When disaster strikes, philanthropy has
a valuable role in both emergency and long-range relief efforts. |
Rural
Philanthropy Kit
This information from the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers focuses primarily
on how communities can build rural endowment and contains practical information on
how rural philanthropy is grown across the country.
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How Effective Nonprofits Work
A Guide for Donors, Board Members and Foundation Officers published by the
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers' New Ventures in Philanthropy Initiative and
Donors Forum of Chicago. |
Toolkit for Giving
Details how to give a gift of time or money to a charity or create a
foundation, along with giving resources. |
Giving Forum
A free quarterly newspaper
providing readers in the nonprofit community with a wide range of
news and information on Minnesota grantmaking, with original
in-depth articles and reports on the people, organizations and
events making news in Minnesota grantmaking.
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