Events Calendar

New philanthropists will learn to build on current strengths and become highly effective grantmakers. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

You’ll gain a much better understanding of nonprofit budgeting systems that will inform your proposal review process. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Join your philanthropy and nonprofit colleagues for a conversation with Commissioner Thomas Landwehr, Department of Natural Resources, and Acting Commissioner John Linc Stine, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Help unleash greater impact of Minnesota's investment in education through knowledge sharing and networking with the Education Funders Network.

An exclusive two-day seminar that will introduce experienced and up-and-coming grantmakers to best practices and leading-edge concepts in global giving.

Explore calculating true program costs from a nonprofit service provider’s perspective at this program expressly for program officers.

Learn to construct collaborations that actually create change and how to evaluate your efforts. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Exchange ideas and network with colleagues who are new to philanthropy, work in junior positions with philanthropic organizations, or are generally under age 40.

Join your colleagues for a fun and informal networking lunch at Pracna on Main in the St. Anthony Main River District overlooking the Mississippi River.

Hear from two family foundations that used milestone celebrations to honor family legacy and recognize their community of grantee partners.

Through fun, collaborative activities and frank discussion we’ll take a hard look at the dos and don’ts of social media use in the philanthropic sector.

This annual convening honors the legacy of Nancy Latimer and brings colleagues together to discuss critical issues affecting children, youth and families.

Learn from members of two collaboratives – Heading Home MN and the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative – as they talk openly about their experiences, including mistakes and results. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

The Healthy Food, Healthy Communities Funders Network is for foundation staff and trustees with an interest in exploring the connections between healthy food and healthy communities.

This webinar will focus on how to successfully manage your wealth for impact and profit in a manner that aligns with your philanthropic goals.

Exchange ideas and network with colleagues who are new to philanthropy, work in junior positions with philanthropic organizations, or are generally under age 40.

Gather for an informal discussion on current topics, issues and opportunities for non-family staff of family foundations.

Three artists will share their experiences and add to our discussion about community arts participation and how funders can support this ever-evolving and growing arena.

Learn what “strategic philanthropy” entails, how to determine if your foundation is ready for the change and the impact on culture and operations. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Three Minnesota grantmakers will share their internal processes for selecting and concentrating resources on various equity issues.

Join the Program Officers network at the McKnight Foundation for an afternoon of networking. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

Grants Managers Network members and non-members are invited to hear about upcoming national GMN priorities. Free to join, GMN improves grantmaking by advancing the knowledge, skills and abilities of grants management professionals.

Family foundations are a leading source of support for nonprofits active in policy advocacy and civic engagement. Learn why family foundations invest in these strategies to advance their mission and how they measure success.

Exchange ideas and network with colleagues who are new to philanthropy, work in junior positions with philanthropic organizations, or are generally under age 40.

Are you interested in learning about careers in philanthropy? If so, join us for an informal session on what it’s like to work at a foundation.

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and networking with your fellow grantmakers on the patio of The McKnight Foundation overlooking the Mississippi River.

Learn about the most important numbers on grantee financial statements and how your new understanding can inform your proposal review process. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Get demographics on immigrant populations from Minnesota Compass; learn about initiatives to support new residents from the Department of Human Services; and gain insight from grantmakers working with immigrants and refugees.

Learn how your organization can begin to adopt an evaluative culture with built-in assessment. Part of MCF’s Effective Grantmaking Series.

Join 1,400 nonprofit and philanthropic leaders at the best Minnesota conference of the year!