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 (-) Impact Investing (9) (-) Public Policy & Democracy (14) All (129) Climate & Resilience (1) Communications (5) Community Engagement (6) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (25) Ethical Leadership (12) Finance & Legal (9) Grantmaking & Grant Management (20) Human Resources (12) Learning & Evaluation (4) Transparency & Accountability (7) Values & Vision (5) Audience Community & Public Foundations (1) Family Foundations (1) Independent Foundations (1) MCF Members Only (1) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy February 7, 2021 Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Public Policy & Democracy July 17, 2020 Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy 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 Grantmaking & Grant Management January 23, 2020 Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy December 23, 2017 The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy 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 Page 2 Current page 3 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
Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy February 7, 2021 Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook Learn how foundations can fund and conduct advocacy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Public Policy & Democracy July 17, 2020 Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
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
Grantmaking & Grant Management January 23, 2020 Embracing Complexity: Towards a Shared Understanding of Funding Systems Change Towards a shared understanding of funding systems change Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy December 23, 2017 The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy. Topic(s) Grantmaking & Grant Management Public Policy & Democracy
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