Learning & Research
We partner with renowned organizations to advance systems change through data, relationships, and networks. Our research supports and inspires the philanthropic field to be in power-shifting solidarity to realize the promise of racial justice.
MN LEAD FIELD REPORT
In our first field report since launching MN LEAD (Legal Education, Advocacy, and Defense), we share what we have learned so far about building organizational and ecosystem resilience with racial justice organizations, along with recommendations and next steps for us to take together.
Since its launch, MN LEAD has engaged more than 700 organizations, provided legal training to nearly 400 nonprofit and philanthropic leaders across Minnesota, and distributed critical tools as part of a growing legal support network.
toward power-shifting solidarity report
Our first research report, "Toward Power-Shifting Solidarity," released in May 2023, explores data on anti-Black racism, racial justice, and Black-led social change to inspire greater alignment with philanthropic investment in racial justice. In partnership with Center for Evaluation Innovationwith contributions by Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE), The Black Collective Foundation MN created a one-of-a-kind study asking the question: What will it take for institutional philanthropy in Minnesota and beyond to move at the speed of courage and invest wholly in Black lives?
The resulting report, "Toward Power-Shifting Solidarity," explores data on anti-Black racism, racial justice, and Black-led social change to inspire greater alignment with philanthropic investment in racial justice. Learn more about our research here or download the report below.
DOWNLOAD OUR 2023 REPORT
Once the form has been completed, you will be given the link to download a PDF of our most recent Research Study completed in partnership with The Center for Evaluation Innovation and Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE).