How We Support Nonprofits

The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) offers support beyond the grant to our region's nonprofits through various services and funds. One topic continually on the minds of all nonprofit organizational leaders is organizational goals. Those goals might include financial stability, improving efforts to achieve your organizational mission, raising funds for upgrades or improvements, etc.

We support and collaborate with those organizations by offering Agency Funds, Fiscal Sponsorships and our Consultant in Residency program.

GOOD GOVERNANCE TRAININGS

Please join the Mankato Area Foundation for this free governance training series, designed especially for nonprofit organizations. These workshops are intended for regional nonprofit staff or volunteers who work with their board of directors and board members who want to learn more about their role and responsibilities. These trainings are free and open to all but registration is necessary. Learn More

AGENCY FUNDS & PARTNERS

Once a local nonprofit organization has identified they have investible assets, the organization may partner with MAF by establishing an agency fund for placement of those assets. Through this partnership, the Foundation pools and invests the organization's assets with those of the Foundation, thereby providing responsible and professional management. Learn More

FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS

Through a fiscal sponsorship, MAF partners with mission-driven groups looking to advance innovative projects and programs or those finding solutions to unique community challenges. This formal relationship allows MAF, acting as the fiscal sponsor, to provide tax-exempt status to select groups engaged in activities that align with the Foundation’s mission. Most often, fiscal sponsorship is used by organizations, individuals or collaborations who are facilitating a short-term project but want an alternative to becoming their own nonprofit organization. Learn More

SHARED SPACES

The goal of Shared Spaces is to increase capacity and effectiveness of the region's nonprofit sector and philanthropic donors by providing low-cost office space. The newest nonprofit center, Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz, is currently leasing for small nonprofits. If you know of a small nonprofit looking for high-quality office space and increased visibility in the community, please connect with us!

CONSULTANT IN RESIDENCY

The Consultant in Residency is a grant opportunity that gives organizations access to a nonprofit strategist by providing three tracks of assistance ranging from prearranged office hours, small group training/coaching, and individualized workshops for nonprofit leadership. Learn More