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Published 6/09/2023
Five Tips for Researching Nonprofit Organizations to Support
These tips provide a useful guide for donors choosing to make a first-time gift to an organization.
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Published 6/02/2023
Putting Youth & Housing at the Forefront of Giving
Learn how fundholders Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to make an impact on youth and families.
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Published 5/24/2023
Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Community Grants
Grants will support community organizations as they work to launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.
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Published 5/17/2023
How Community Partners Shaped A Local Grant Program
Learn how a partnership between the Foundation and technical assistance partners supports East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program applicants and recipients.
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Published 5/05/2023
Spring Updates from the Foundation
In this video message, President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., shares how the Foundation acts as a connector to advance work in Minnesota.
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Published 5/01/2023
Combining Community Service and Sports to Shape Future Leaders
Learn how Mario & Sparkle Wimberly are using futsal as a way to build future community leaders.
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Published 4/27/2023
Faithful Investing: How Advisors Can Better Work with Muslim Donors
Learn how investment advisor and senior financial planner Fatima Iqbal uses Islamic guidelines to assist Muslim clients, and how the Foundation partners with the Muslim American Society of Minnesota.
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Published 4/26/2023
SECURE Act 2.0: New Provisions for Qualified Charitable Distributions
You can help your clients make the most out of their gifts with the recent changes to the rules on charitable giving.
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Published 4/17/2023
Building Capacity and Nonprofit Leadership with the Management Improvement Fund
Learn how the Management Improvement Fund helps small and midsize nonprofit organizations build and grow their capacity.
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Published 4/10/2023
Creating More Space for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Learn what OutFront Minnesota is doing to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the state.
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Published 4/06/2023
Board Feature: Kathy Tunheim
Learn how CEO and Principal of Tunheim, Kathy Tunheim, is forging diverse and inclusive relationships with her staff, clients and community.
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Published 3/28/2023
Courageously Leading Civic Participation
Learn how TakeAction Minnesota is using its platform to create social and civic change.
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Published 3/09/2023
Great Places to Have Your Next Client Meeting
Here’s a list of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ owned coffee shops and eateries to visit.
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Published 3/03/2023
What are Non-Cash Assets?
Donating non cash assets like real estate or cryptocurrency can allow you to make a significant impact on your favorite causes.
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Published 3/02/2023
How an Endowment Fund Benefits the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota
Learn what United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is doing to grow their endowment fund and encourage legacy giving among donors of all ages.
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Published 2/09/2023
Board Feature: Nausheena Hussain
Learn how activist and advocate Nausheena Hussain is shaping her philanthropic work through a religious and cultural lens.
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