By Laura Thornquist
Public News Service - MN
September 30, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS - It's a meeting of the minds in Minneapolis today (Wednesday), as leaders of many of the state's not-for-profit foundations discuss how their groups can work together to improve the quality of life around the state.
At the same time, a new study has been released that gives nonprofit organizations a pat on the back. It documents $138 of impact for every dollar invested by nonprofit foundations. Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, says it's important that groups and their donors know their money is being spent wisely and purposefully.
"Putting money into people doing public policy, or lobbying or community organizing will have 138 times greater leverage. So, you're influencing the wider world and resources that are available to the subject."
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