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Two days. Three funder-focused sessions. One free 2027 Minnesota Grants Directory. Discover Minnesota’s most active private, community, and corporate funders.
According to MCN’s new 2026 Nonprofit Current Conditions Report, funding from government, philanthropy, and individuals continue to decrease for nonprofits; 49 percent of respondents reported a decrease in funding or grants from government, 48 percent reported a decrease in funding from foundations or corporate giving, and 32 percent reported a decrease in individual donations.
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, you receive a free digital copy of MCN’s 2027 Minnesota Grants Directory, with key funder details and editable note pages.
You’ll leave Grantmakers 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?
2027 Minnesota Grantmakers:
January 12 & 14, Virtual
Registration gives you access to all three sessions; attend which are right for your organization.
STATEWIDE FUNDERS
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
GREATER MN FUNDERS
Thursday, January 14, 2027
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
TWIN CITIES FUNDERS
Thursday, January 14, 2027
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Virtual
Registration gives you access to:
Statewide Funder Session
January 12, 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 14, 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 14, 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 2027 Minnesota Grants Directory
Receive a complimentary copy of MCN’s digital 2027 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 2027 Grants Directory and a recording of all three sessions. (Session recordings are available for 30 days.)