Minnesota Council on Foundations Grantmaking Resources


 

Grants Managers Network
An MCF member network for staff who manage grants for their foundation or corporate giving program.



Resources

  • 2007 Salary Survey
    Grants Managers Network (PDF, 44 pages)
     
  • The GM Guide
    The online GM Guide is the only source of comprehensive grants management information. The guide will lead you through the entire grantmaking process, sharing common practices, templates and resources to help you create new policies and procedures, verify that your practices are aligned with industry standards, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
         
  • MCF Sample Documents Center: Grants Management
    Download sample approval and decline letters; grant agreements; receipt of proposal letters and more

         
  • Staffing Grants Management: Defining the Standards for Philanthropy (PDF, 8 pages)
    Grants Managers Network, January 2004
    This booklet defines the numerous roles played by grants managers and highlights the extent to which foundations have come to rely on the position to ensure a smooth and efficient grantmaking and management operation. Download the report at the link above.
        
  • Overcoming Feelings of Powerlessness in Your Work (PDF, 1 page)
    Tips from MCF's Grants Managers Network

 

 
E-mail Listserve
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Upcoming Events
All meetings held from 9-11 a.m. unless noted.

December 9, 2008
GIFTS Users Group

More Information
Grants Managers Network (National)
gmnetwork.org

In order to create a safe space for grantmakers to freely discuss issues related to their philanthropy, we ask that all attendees at MCF events please refrain from any solicitation of other participants.
 

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