Your work matters—and we love helping others learn about the difference it’s making.
When you share your project or program, acknowledging support from the Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) and our donors helps show how philanthropy strengthens our community. It also helps inspire new donors and connect others to causes that matter across our region.
We encourage you to share your story in ways that work best for your organization.
APPROVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LANGUAGE
To ensure consistency, please use the approved language below when referencing MAF in publicity or promotional materials.
If your grant came directly from MAF:
“This project is funded (in part) through a philanthropic gift from the Mankato Area Foundation.”
If your grant came through a fund held at MAF:
“This project is funded (in part) through a philanthropic gift from the [insert fund name] of the Mankato Area Foundation.”
If your project is supported by multiple funds:
“This project is funded (in part) by the [insert fund name], [insert fund name], and [insert fund name], all held at the Mankato Area Foundation.”
If you need a brief description of MAF, please use the following approved language:
“The Mankato Area Foundation is a community foundation whose purpose is to improve livability in Greater Mankato through philanthropy. We connect donors with causes they care about, provide funding to address key community priorities, and bring together people and organizations to solve local challenges.”
Please note: Always refer to the organization as the Mankato Area Foundation, you may use MAF on second reference.
