News & Resources Member Resource Center A curated list of philanthropy resources to support growth as people, organizations, and communities. Featured Resource November 21, 2023 Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation 2023 Giving in Minnesota Report A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation Search Search Topic (-) Finance & Legal (9) (-) Impact Investing (9) All (129) Climate & Resilience (1) Communications (5) Community Engagement (6) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (25) Ethical Leadership (12) Grantmaking & Grant Management (20) Human Resources (12) Learning & Evaluation (4) Public Policy & Democracy (14) Transparency & Accountability (7) Values & Vision (5) Audience Community & Public Foundations (1) Family Foundations (1) Independent Foundations (1) MCF Members Only (1) Impact Investing March 23, 2021 Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria). Topic(s) Impact Investing Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing February 8, 2021 PRI Pulse Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing Audience Family Foundations Independent Foundations Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability October 10, 2020 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. Topic(s) Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability Impact Investing March 24, 2020 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. Topic(s) Finance & Legal Impact Investing Impact Investing September 1, 2015 Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations This guide demystifies the process of designing and implementing an effective impact investing strategy for foundations with few or no staff. Topic(s) Impact Investing Impact Investing March 23, 2013 Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing Explore this comprehensive guide that can assist community foundations with their impact investing efforts. Topic(s) Impact Investing Audience Community & Public Foundations Pagination First page First Previous page Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Learn About Membership Learn about the benefits and criteria of an MCF membership. SEE BENEFITS
November 21, 2023 Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation 2023 Giving in Minnesota Report A comprehensive look at grantmaking in Minnesota. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Learning & Evaluation
Impact Investing March 23, 2021 Impact Investing: PRI, MRI, ESG Primer Learn the differences between mission related investments, socially responsible investments, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance criteria). Topic(s) Impact Investing
Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing February 8, 2021 PRI Pulse Learn how Minnesota private foundations have historically used Program-Related Investments. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Impact Investing Audience Family Foundations Independent Foundations
Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability October 10, 2020 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. Topic(s) Ethical Leadership Finance & Legal Transparency & Accountability
Impact Investing March 24, 2020 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. Topic(s) Finance & Legal Impact Investing
Impact Investing September 1, 2015 Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small-Staffed Foundations This guide demystifies the process of designing and implementing an effective impact investing strategy for foundations with few or no staff. Topic(s) Impact Investing
Impact Investing March 23, 2013 Community Foundation Field Guide to Impact Investing Explore this comprehensive guide that can assist community foundations with their impact investing efforts. Topic(s) Impact Investing Audience Community & Public Foundations