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Published 12/02/2022
2022 Year In Review
2022 was a hybrid year for many of us. The Foundation adapted to new challenges and expanded the way we support nonprofits with our grantmaking and our donors with their giving.
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Published 12/02/2022
Foundation Announces New Board Members
Join us in welcoming Nausheena Hussain, Richard Senese, Ph.D., and Bo Thao-Urabe to our board of directors.
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Published 12/01/2022
Indigo: A Music, Dance and Video Project
Indigo is a Hmong girl group created by Lucy Vang, Nancy Thor and Alexis Vang, whose goal is to shine light on their community through music and dance.
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Published 12/01/2022
Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural
The Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural in Duluth visually tells the story of a community and the descendants of Chief Buffalo, remembered as a prominent figure in northern Minnesota.
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Published 11/21/2022
Real Estate Donation Offers One Donor New Ways to Support Human Rights
Learn how fundholder Dick Senese turned his property into gifts for his favorite causes with a real estate donation to his donor advised fund.
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Published 11/16/2022
Top 5 Reasons to Partner with a Community Foundation
Here are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach your charitable giving goals.
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Published 11/15/2022
Exploring Your Clients’ Giving Options: A Donor Advised Fund Versus a Private Foundation
Compare the benefits and responsibilities of two popular charitable giving vehicles your clients may be considering.
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Published 11/03/2022
Turning Rental Property into a Charitable Gift
Fundholder KJ turned her rental property into funding to support her favorite causes through a donation to her donor advised fund.
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Published 10/31/2022
Creating a Greater Minnesota for Our Youth
Here are three ways you can improve the opportunity gap for Minnesota’s youth.
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Published 10/24/2022
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2022 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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Published 10/20/2022
Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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Published 9/29/2022
Donating Retirement Assets
Nonprofit Strategies Manager Elizabeth McCray breaks down the three most common ways donors can give retirement assets to the causes they care about.
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Published 9/27/2022
Lifelines for Families of Healthcare Workers
The Frontline Families Fund provides support to families of frontline workers who died of COVID-19.
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Published 9/22/2022
How to Make a Donor Advised Fund Part of Your Estate Plan
Here are answers to common questions on how to include a charitable giving fund in your estate plan.
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Published 9/15/2022
I So Appreciate You! is Back with Season 2
Tune in to Season 2 of the I So Appreciate You! Podcast with co-hosts Nadege Souvenir & Melanie Hoffert.
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Published 9/12/2022
Frogtown Farm: An Urban Oasis
Frogtown Farm is an urban farming oasis located in Saint Paul, consisting of over 5 acres of green space, including wildflowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Watch the video to hear from Frogtown Farm staff and board members.
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