Giving Forum: Past Issues

Published quarterly, MCF's Giving Forum features original in-depth articles that explore current giving issues, perspectives of Minnesota funders, and research conducted by MCF. Popular sections in each issue include: online resources, funding trends, grantmaking news and more.

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2012

• Winter - Grantmakers Take on Varied Roles in Fight Against Poverty

2011

• Winter - Shaping Solutions in Tough Times
• Spring - Diversity in Philanthropy: A Portrait of Minnesota
• Summer - Impactful Giving and Getting
• Fall - Minnesota's Largest Grantmaker: Gearing Up and Making Gifts

2010

• Winter - Grantmakers' Outlook & the Economy
• Spring - Catalytic Philanthropy
• Summer - Public Policy & Philanthropy
• Fall - Family Philanthropy

2009

• Winter - Grantmakers' Outlook
• Spring - Corporate Philanthropy
• Summer - Education & Philanthropy
• Fall - Partnerships in Philanthropy

2008

• Winter - Environmental Philanthropy
• Spring - General Operating Support
• Summer - Foundation Trustees
• Fall - Community Foundations