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Michael Jackson…the Philanthropist?
Image by Son Marki What I learned about philanthropy from the King of Pop I’m not going to lie to you. I grew up during the 80′s and 90′s. At the time when Michael Jackson reined as King of Pop, I was...
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In the Media
Ridin' the range and ropin' the headlines so you don't have to. Your biweekly roundup of media coverage on the world of nonprofit and philanthropy (yee-ha.) Accepting Less* (The Chronicle of...
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A School’s-in-Session Spotlight: Mardag Foundation’s Support of Education
To quote the over-used (but it’s used over and over again for a reason) cliché, “It takes a village,” it truly does take a whole host of people and programs to strive to make sure that every student...
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Charitable Giving in Minnesota Drops During Recession, Research Shows
Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) has released its Giving in Minnesota, 2010 Edition research report, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. The report shows giving by...
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It’s the Season of Giving, and We’re the 6th Best at It!
The Daily Beast just came out with its ranking of the 25 most charitable cities, and the Twin Cities are #6. According to the Beast, here’s proof that Minneapolis-St. Paulites have big hearts:...
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Minnesota Grantmaking to Hold Steady in 2011, Survey Report Says
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today reported that foundation giving is expected to stabilize in 2011 following two years in which grantmakers anticipated declines. According to MCF’s 2011...
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Arts Grantmakers Dedicated to Vibrant Community and Individual Artists
Yesterday in MCF’s fourth – and final – webinar in our 2012 grantmaking outlook series, leading arts grantmakers expressed their dedication to supporting the arts and individual artists. Recent giving...
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Arts Grantmaking Up 20% – Highest Level Since 2004
According to new MCF research, Minnesota grantmaking to the arts rebounded significantly in 2010, growing to $129 million, which is 20% above 2009 levels. The rise follows an almost steady decline in...
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Individual Giving Up; Minnesota Grantmaking Stable
MCF today released its Giving in Minnesota, 2012 Edition research, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. The report shows giving by individuals, foundations and corporate...
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Minnesota Grantmaking Up By Nearly 15%
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today released its Giving in Minnesota, 2013 Edition research, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. The research shows that...
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A Deeper Look at Minnesota Grantmaking Trends
In October, MCF released Giving in Minnesota, 2013 Edition, the latest comprehensive analysis of the trends in giving by organized philanthropy in the Minnesota. Each month, I’ll be posting here to...
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Education Grantmaking Rises with a Boost from Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
In October, MCF released Giving in Minnesota, 2013 Edition, the latest comprehensive analysis of the trends in giving by organized philanthropy in the Minnesota. Each month, I will write a blog entry...
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Young or Old, Mentoring Matters
Sometimes a little moral support can make all the difference. January is National Mentoring Month. And evidence shows that mentoring is definitely worth celebrating and promoting. No matter your age or...
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Minnesota: A Case Study In Large-Scale Data Collection and Impact
The blog Markets for Good, an effort by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others to improve the generating, sharing, and acting on data in the social sector, just interviewed MCF President...
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Minnesota Corporate Grantmaking Reaches Its Highest Level Yet
Last October, MCF released its latest Giving in Minnesota, 2013 Edition, the latest comprehensive analysis of the trends in giving by organized philanthropy in the Minnesota. This month, we’re taking...
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“Finish Strong” Funders Coalition Supports Older Adults
Spending several days with my home-bound elderly mother this week has given me new perspectives on the “graying of America.” Let’s just say that I’m not looking forward to losing my driver’s license,...
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Charitable Giving is Up in Minnesota
Today, MCF released our new Giving in Minnesota research, the most comprehensive analysis of charitable giving in the state. It shows that individuals, foundations and corporations gave $5.7 billion in...
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