Strategic Partners

MCF members represent a variety of diverse funders with varied funding interests. We believe that the work of grantmakers is strengthened by bringing together the various special interest and affinity groups to allow members with common interests to learn and share together. In our continuing efforts to work more closely with our locally based affinity groups, we are pleased to inform you of our Strategic Partnerships program. It's the intention of this partnership program to help grantmaker affinity groups feel welcome and view MCF as an allied organization as we continue to work together to provide opportunities to learn, discuss and network.

MCF defines strategic partners as peer networks and/or independent coalitions of grantmaking organizations with a shared interest in a particular community of people, subject or funding area. These groups meet regularly and provide a forum to discuss common challenges, share promising practices and lessons, exchange information and facilitate collaborative programs.

MCF's Current Strategic Partners:

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)

Minnesota Chapter
2801 21st Ave. S., Suite 132C
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: Bo Thao-Urabe

Minnesota Blacks in Philanthropy
p 612.816.8576
Contact: Tawanna Black

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP)

445 Minnesota Street, #2250
St. Paul, MN 55418
p 651.312.3743; f 651.312.3665
Midwest contact: Saanii Hernandz

Native Americans in Philanthropy

2801 21st Ave. S., Suite 132D
Minneapolis, MN 55407
p 612.724.8798; f 612.879.0613
Contact: Carly Hare, executive director
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Bill King, MCF president

Do you have a question about our strategic partnerhip program, or are you interested in investigating whether your organization can become a strategic partner? Bill King, MCF president, can answer questions. Contact Bill.