MCF Philanthropy Resource Center

The MCF Philanthropy Resource Center provides support to individuals, families, and corporations to help them develop their charitable giving.

The Center contains books, videos, newspapers, and magazines on such topics as emerging issues, multi-cultural philanthropic perspectives, the creation and management of foundations, and current statistics.  It als provides specialized databases on foundations and giving programs.  A reference librarian is available by appointment for research assistance.

For resources of interest to nonprofit groups, there is a library at Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin with information on fundraising, volunteer management, technical assistance, and many other topics.

MCF Philanthropy Resource Center
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200
Novato, CA 94949

Map and directions
Library hours:  Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
phone: 415.464.2500
fax: 415.464.2555


You can search the collection of the MCF Philanthropy Resource Center below. 

keyword search 
author 
title 
by subject 

Spotlight on Native American Philanthropy: Native Americans are a rich component of our American nation. Giving traditions from indigenous communities can inform and enrich current philanthropic efforts and practices. Various funders have also recently developed interesting ideas and strategies to help strengthen these important Native American communities.You can view and download a listing of materials addressing this issue by clicking on the icon below. All of these resources are available in the Resource Center. This is a PDF document that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Spotlight on Native American Philanthropy

Past Spotlinghts:
You can download several past Spotlights that describe resources at the MCF Philanthropy Resource Center. These are PDF documents that require Adobe Acrobat Reader.


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Affordable Housing
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Arts Build Community
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Arts Education 
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Early Childhood Education

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Environment
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International Giving

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Libraries
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Youth Development

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