Catalyzing wealth and opportunity

Whether you are a nonprofit ready to shape systems change, a leader ready to deepen your skills, or an entrepreneur or cooperator looking for support, we’re in this together. We unite a statewide network of nonprofits to advocate for policies and investments that advance equity in housing and economic opportunity, and we connect and train community development professionals to grow the field. At the same time, we provide personalized advising and lending to help business owners build wealth and long-term success.

How We Work

With Nonprofit & Civic Partners

MCCD is a member-led consortium using community development as a tool for racial and economic justice. Whether you’re working to strengthen housing, economic opportunity, or community ownership, we’re more powerful together.


  • Advocate for change through our shared policy agenda
  • Join professional development programs and mentorship cohorts
  • Access capital through the Opportunity Fund
  • Collaborate with peers statewide
Get Involved

How We Work

With Small Business Owners & Cooperators

Starting, growing or transitioning a business can be exciting and sometimes overwhelming. MCCD offers advising, workshops, and capital access. Our services include:


  • One-on-one advising and workshops from experienced Business Advisors/Loan Officers
  • Specialized consulting for worker-owned cooperatives and other shared ownership models
  • Loans up to $350,000
  • Client-centered lending solutions
Grow Your Business

Why it matters

We’ve worked with thousands of Minnesotans to turn ideas into businesses and our members’ insights into policy change. Together, we’re shifting systems, creating wealth, and building power where it’s needed most.

694

businesses supported in 2024

$200M

historic allocation for affordable housing in 2023

300+

housing & community development professionals received mentorship and training

30+

nonprofits advancing equity together

Let's Get Started

Whether you want to launch a business, partner on policy, or join a training — we’re ready when you are.