Member Resource Center
A curated list of philanthropy resources to support growth as people, organizations, and communities.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
2023 Transfer of Wealth Study
The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Community Development has released an updated Transfer of Wealth Study for Minnesota.
Financial Expertise to Implement a Mission-Aligned Investment Strategy
Access a database of peer-recommended financial advisors who are experts in mission aligned investing.
2023 Giving in Minnesota Report
A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota.
MCF Member Briefing: Self-dealing and Conflicts of Interest
Every type of foundation – family, corporate, community or independent foundation – can stumble into issues of self-dealing and conflicts of interest.
Corporate Volunteer Program Benchmarking
In early 2023, MCF’s Corporate Community Affairs Network members responded to a survey about the current status of their corporate employee volunteer programs.
CECP's Giving in Numbers
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose's Giving in Numbers is the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, in partnership with companies.
2022 State of Philanthropy Tech
The 2022 State of Philanthropy Tech survey is an in-depth look at technology practices at 277 grantmaking organizations throughout North America, the EU, and UK.
Gun Violence Prevention Resources
In September 2022, MCF hosted a conversation about philanthropy's role in reducing gun violence. Presenters explored various strategies including research, education, and policy solutions that seek to reduce gun violence through an evidence informed, public health approach, and make communities safer. Gun violence prevention, working in tandem with justice system reform and violence intervention can be powerful forces toward creating safe and just communities.