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2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
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Aligning Banking and Organizational Values
During MCF’s fall 2021 Impact Investing Network meeting, members discussed aligning banking practices with organizational values. Aligning values could include choosing a bank based on the diversity of its ownership or leadership, on the geographic area where the bank focuses its investments, on the locations of the bank branches, or various other factors.
Principles for Philanthropy: Introductory Presentation
MCF offers this PowerPoint deck as a tool for educating your colleagues, staff, board or community members about the Principles for Philanthropy.
Financial Due Diligence: Assessing Risk for Your Next Program Related Investment
This video takes away the mystery of conducting due diligence.
Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer
Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria).
Learning Series Keynote: Imagining an Anti-Racist Sector
This video explores what it will take for us to diminish racism and combat white supremacy in our state.
PRI Pulse
Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments.
Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit boards play a critical role in making sure that their organizations stay strong and healthy, especially during times of crisis.
McKnight Foundation Investment Policy Statement
Most foundations are required by law to distribute 5 percent of the value of investment assets each year to charitable and administrative purposes.