Big news! Today, we’re announcing the departure of Minnesota Council on Foundation’s President, Susie Brown. Susie joined MCF in April 2019, and in her time aimed to deliver thoughtful strategy and meaningful impact, for the organization, its members, and the community. Susie won’t be far! She will officially transition out of her role at MCF and begin her new one at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation in late-February. She will be missed, and we’re excited to continue to work with her in a new capacity. If you haven’t yet, please take time to read her letter where she shares her thoughts and gratitude. Read here: https://mcf.org/news/message-mcf-president-susie-brown (fb)

We are extending our gratitude to our members and We Are Still Here MN (WASH-MN) facilitators, Marlena Miles and Dawi Westerman, who joined us on a powerful and impactful two-day tour of Southwestern Minnesota, where we explored Dakota history and culture. During the tour, Dakota elder Norman Kitto shared the most important power any person possesses - the power we gain from aligning our hearts and our minds. In reflection of this lesson, we want to share that power is especially meaningful for anyone working in a mission-based institution. Our organizations are most impactful when we align our heads (i.e., programs and grantmaking) with our hearts (i.e., mission and values). We aspire to embody this lesson throughout our work at MCF. (fb)