The funder is committed to advancing nonprofit missions through funding technology projects. They value programming agnosticism, transparency, a focus on Minnesota, continuous improvement, and trust in nonprofits to leverage technology effectively in their operations. Their funding aims to enable nonprofits across Minnesota to become leaders in program delivery or operational efficiency through innovative technology projects.
The grant program focuses on supporting innovative uses of data and technology projects that have a clear, measurable impact on an organization or community's operations or capacity to meet its mission. Projects should be beyond the planning stage, with vendor/solution vetting, budgeting, and implementation plans in place prior to funding. The summer pilot excludes organizations with an active grant from the Foundation and emphasizes discussion with Foundation staff before submitting a proposal.