These resources are culled from the Minnesota Council on Foundations' popular and time-tested grantseeking courses and materials. We hope the information will provide a useful introduction for those new to the nonprofit field, and serve as a quick refresher for more experienced fundraisers.
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MCF Resources Minnesota Grantmakers Online Instant access to the largest, most up-to-date database of Minnesota grantmakers. > Log in > Take a tour > Subscribe Giving Memo E-Newsletter The latest Minnesota grantmaking news, including upcoming grant deadlines, job openings and much more. Giving Forum Quarterly newspaper provides readers with in-depth news on the people, organizations and events making news in Minnesota grantmaking. Power of Partnering: Grantmakers Use Collective Action to Amplify Impact   Commentary: Public-Philanthropic Partnership Initiative: Fresh Solutions to Long-Standing Community Issues Writing a Successful Grant Proposal Tutorial that explains how to compile and write a grant proposal. State Grants Information Source The State of Minnesota's Office of Grants Management has website for state grant opportunities and information at www.grants.state.mn.us. The site includes a brief overview of many of the state's grant programs and provides direct links to the sponsoring state agency.

Notice to nonprofits/grantseekers: The Minnesota Council on Foundations offers many resources to assist nonprofits and grantseekers in becoming familiar with the grantmaking community and its interests. The Council does NOT give grants, provide technical assistance to nonprofits or match funders and grantseekers.       Resource Catalog > Browse > Resource Order Form More Resources • Minnesota Grantmaker Links • Common Grant Application • Common Report Form • Minnesota Grantmaking Facts • Glossary • Trends & Analysis • Nonprofit Newspapers • Foundation Center Cooperating Collections • MN Philanthropy/Government Links • National Philanthropy/Government Links • Philanthropy News and Events • Grantmaker Deadlines • Nonprofit Calendar • Jobs