The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. We work to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth. Inspired by their desire to build their community and encourage innovation, the Foundation has made over one billion dollars in grants to thousands of organizations and individuals. http://www.bushfoundation.org/

The McKnight Foundation, a family foundation based in Minnesota, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive.

The MNCPA is professional association for CPAs with more than 8,500 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. CPA membership is open to individuals who have passed the CPA exam. Associate membership is available for non-CPAs who work in an accounting capacity. The MNCPA offers over 250 CPE programs including more than 10 member developed conferences. Members develop leadership skills, learn about issues facing the profession and expand their profession networks through a variety of involvement opportunities. A complete listing of member benefits is available at http://www.mncpa.org/join

The Minnesota State High School League provides educational opportunities for students through interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs, and provides leadership and support for member schools.

The mission of the Minnesota Bankers Association is to provide its members the leadership, services, and support necessary to ensure a vital, growing financial industry. Membership in the MBA is available to commercial banks, trust companies and savings associations with an office in the state of Minnesota. We are pleased to have a very strong membership base. More than 95% of the Minnesota chartered banks and savings and loans belong to the MBA. In addition, MBA has over 120 associate members.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest and premier business organization, representing more than 2,300 businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota. Your needs are our priorities as we work with you to make Minnesota a better place for businesses to locate, stay and grow. Chamber Vision: Strengthening the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. Chamber Mission: The Minnesota Chamber will proactively lead the business community statewide to: Advance pro-business, responsible Minnesota public policy that creates jobs and grows the economy Provide member services to address evolving business needs

The Minnesota Medical Association is a non-profit professional association representing physicians, residents and medical students. With more than 10,000 members, the MMA is dedicated to being the indispensable and unified voice of physicians for advancing the practice of medicine, the profession and patient health. The MMA offers professional development opportunities for its members through continuing medical education and a physician career center. Through its Member Advantage program it offers insurance, vehicle purchase and lease services, real estate resources and identity theft protection plans. MMA also offers credentialing as part of a collaborative effort with the Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP) and the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). This collaboration is endorsed by the Minnesota Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA).

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural residents.

We stand alongside changemakers to fund work that advances racial, social, and economic justice in the eight states and 76 Native nations of our region: Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington.

The Minneapolis Foundation drives collective action to realize strong, vibrant communities. We cultivate generosity by taking action on the greatest civic, social, and economic needs—partnering with nonprofits, facilitating grantmaking, driving research and advocacy, and providing services to donors seeking to make a difference in their communities.

The Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education, supports, promotes and strengthens the work of public school boards.