Programs

  • Supporting Minnesota Communities

    Supporting Minnesota Communities: The Minnesota Council on Foundations engaged nonprofit organizations and communities of color to strengthen the practice of philanthropy, build relationships between philanthropy and the community, and promote community engagement in democracy. This included launching a committee to update the Minnesota common grant application, establishing the SERVICE Fund to support nonprofit intermediaries that serve as ARPA regranting institutions, and supporting the Minnesota Census Mobilization Project.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $1.5M

  • Membership Services and Training

    Membership Services:MCF conducts a wide range of training and professional development opportunities for grantmakers, and creates opportunities for peer networking and learning within the field. Programs include: grantmaking skills; briefings on current events and issues; foundation type and issue based peer networks; and trends in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. MCF provides programming and peer learning opportunities in a range of issues related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. MCF's government relations and public policy program provides education, training and peer networks to its members, encouraging the incorporation of public policy and advocacy into grantmaking, in adherence with professional and legal practices. MCF responds to public policy issues related to the field of philanthropy, and advances public policy issues related to strengthening democracy.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $617.4K

  • Public Awareness Education

    Public Awareness:MCF educates the public, nonprofit organizations, the media, government and elected officials about philanthropy, trends in the field, and the grantmaking process. This occurs through the publication of MCF Notes, MCF Giving Memo, CEO Chats, Giving in Minnesota report, and working directly with the media and the interested public.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $716.7K