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Two days. Three funder-focused sessions. One free 2026 Minnesota Grants Directory. Discover Minnesota’s most active private, community, and corporate funders.
According to MCN’s new 2025 Nonprofit Current Conditions Report, 53 percent of nonprofits reported a decrease in foundation grants, 46 percent reported a decrease in government funds, and 35 percent reported a decrease in individual giving.
New, sustainable revenue is more critical than ever and Minnesota Grantmakers is here to help.
One of MCN’s most popular annual events, Grantmakers connects you to Minnesota’s most active private, community, and corporate funders, going beyond their websites to hear candidly from peer grantseekers about their experience and knowledge of their funding priorities, staffing, and financial outlook.
In addition, registrants receive a free digital copy of MCN’s 2026 Minnesota Grants Directory, with key funder details and editable note pages.
You’ll leave being able to answer:
- Which funders should my nonprofit approach?
- What’s the best way to get dollars from a specific funder?
- Are there resources to streamline and amplify my prospect research?
2026 Minnesota Grantmakers:
January 6 & 8, Virtual
Registration gives you access to all three sessions; attend which are right for your organization.
STATEWIDE FUNDERS
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
GREATER MN FUNDERS
Thursday, January 8, 2026
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
TWIN CITIES FUNDERS
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Virtual
Registration gives you access to:
Statewide Funder Session
January 6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Explore key details about Minnesota’s most active private, community, and corporate foundations that fund nonprofits across the state.
Greater Minnesota Funder Session
January 8, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Discover funding streams relevant to Greater Minnesota, including corporate giving, small family foundations, invitation-only opportunities, healthcare system foundations, and more.
Twin Cities Funder Session
January 8, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Virtual
Join Metro-based nonprofit development experts to zero in on Minnesota funders with an interest in concentrating their giving within the 7-county Metro.
Free 2026 Minnesota Grants Directory
Receive a complimentary copy of MCN’s digital 2026 Minnesota Grants Directory, which includes editable note pages for each funder.
Registration gives you access to all three funder sessions: Statewide, Greater Minnesota, and Twin Cities; attend the sessions right for your organization. Registrants also receive a free digital copy of MCN’s 2026 Grants Directory and a recording of all three sessions. (Session recordings are available for 30 days.)