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Philanthropy’s Necessary Role in Advancing an Inclusive, Multiracial Democracy
This essay focuses on how contemporary American democracy can deliver on its promises, and philanthropy can help advance this vision for an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
Factsheet: The Project Grant Rule
Bolder Advocacy is here to dispel the myth that project-specific grants need to prohibit the use of grant funds for lobbying.
A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations
Seize the Initiative: A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations offers clear and concise information on the range of legal questions that could arise when nonprofits consider working on a ballot initiative
Trust in Civil Society
Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector.
MCF Member Briefing: Understanding Approaches for Bridging Across Difference
All MCF members are invited to join the steering committee of the Rural and Urban Bridging for Impact initiative for this special briefing about bridging across difference.
MCF Member Discussion with Kate Knuth, Climate Director at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Join your fellow MCF members for a discussion focused on climate, disaster, and community resilience.
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.