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Gift Planner Beth McCray shares her tips for activating nonprofit board members.
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Rekhet Si-Asar, executive director of In Black Ink, shares how stories humanize us and invite people in to share our world.
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Jamie Forman gives back to help others move forward.
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Why 2021 is the time to incorporate giving into your practice.
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Learn how one man’s generosity in Waseca strengthened his community.
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2020 offers a roadmap for how to rebuild our communities in 2021.
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In this guest blog post, the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) explains how an eviction moratorium has helped Minnesotans keep safe and secure housing throughout the pandemic.
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The Community Impact team leader reflects her first seven months on the job and the needs of the year ahead.
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Attorney Abby Leach shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.
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Grants will help nonprofits remain responsive and resilient after a challenging year.
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In the face of the challenges of 2020, we experienced unparalleled generosity from our donors and innovation from our staff as we responded quickly to meet the needs of our community.
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Ellen will be responsible for assisting the chief investment officer in all aspects of portfolio management.
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Here are three innovative ways the nonprofit sector is addressing gaps in access to technology and internet resources needed for online learning.
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White Bear Center for the Arts is on a mission to create healing during the pandemic.
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Gift planner Elizabeth McCray breaks down the three most common ways donors are giving retirement assets to the causes they care about.
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Fund will provide financial support to families of frontline healthcare workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
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Deb Foster, executive director of the Ain Dah Yung Center, shares how collective visions can lead to positive outcomes for youth.
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Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
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Projects by Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists portray personal narratives addressing diversity, identity and today’s societal issues.
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Artists develop the score to Tracing Sacred Steps, which Brownbody initially presented in April 2019 as a work-in-progress.
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A new mural in Saint Paul celebrates four Twin Cities multicultural women dancers and the strength, beauty & power we hold when uniting our communities together.
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Penumbra company member Hannibal Lokumbe composed an original score for a video in tribute to George Floyd and all of the victims of state-sanctioned violence. Sarah Bellamy wrote the narrative and she and Lou Bellamy provide the voice overs.
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Artists Clyde Estey, Jr., and Kent Estey collaborate on a work reflective of their shared artistic upbringing in the White Earth Nation.
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In this video message, Dr. Jolly shares stories that have shaped his life and forever altered his views on generosity.
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New positions create pathway for future leadership in philanthropy dedicated to strengthening communities.
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Million Artist Movement worked on two collaborative art projects – a quilt sourced from community and a project based around food sovereignty.
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TruArtSpeaks highlights the work of a dancer and ceramicist who center the Black experience in their art.
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Artists created a shadow puppet piece to share narratives and stories from the uprising in the Twin Cities.
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Walker West Music Academy worked with musician William E. Duncan to bring a new composition to life.
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This Minneapolis-based Somali artists’ collective supports a growing number of emerging and established Somali artists.
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Artists painted a mural that aims to bring color and life to Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, utilizing Anishinaabe symbolism to shed light on the city’s Indigenous history.
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Artists form a collaborative on a Black/queer living & cultural experience in an RV while following their acting, writing and filmmaking dreams.
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Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
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The estate planning lawyer shares his views on charitable giving, community foundations and helping clients achieve their goals.
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Don’t You Feel It Too? is a movement meditation practice, and part of our Art In This Present Moment series.
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Twin Cities PBS will televise this year’s recognition honoring Minnesota anti-racism activists; the show will feature special guest Jonathan Capehart.
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Nausheena Hussain, executive director of RISE, shares why voting matters.
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23 organizations serving digital access needs of Minnesota students receive grants.
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Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
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Here's how to manage the challenges of talking to donors about planned giving during a pandemic.
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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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Learn more about MNEEP and its work to empower students to reach their full academic potential in This Present Moment.
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The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
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Learn more about COPAL and its work to build civic engagement in the Latinx community in This Present Moment.
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Learn more about AALF, and its work building strong community leaders in This Present Moment.
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We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors.
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In total, the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus has supported 93 organizations and awarded over $11.4 million.
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Hear from Program Manager Arbadella Williams and others how Community Sharing Fund has made a difference for 40 years.
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Talking to clients about multigenerational giving can increase satisfaction and build your practice.
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A lifelong volunteer and community mentor shares his philosophy on the importance of giving.
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Initiative seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of Minnesota artists by placing a spotlight on their music, dance and visual arts.
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Abby, a former social worker, and her husband, Ken, turned the sale of a business into a legacy of giving that spans generations.
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Did you know that you can donate stock as a way to grow your fund and support your favorite nonprofit organizations?
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Here are three giving strategies you can talk to donors about during times of uncertainty.
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Huda Ahmed plans to transform Minnesota’s criminal justice system through a public health lens.
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See how combining our community knowledge and donor relationships leads to a special collaboration in this video.
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A beautiful relationship between a donor advised fundholder and her advisor is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Learn more about Neighborhood House and their housing support services in This Present Moment.
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Foundation staff and nonprofit leaders recommend their top summer reads for nonprofit employees.
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Check out our staff recommendations for articles and podcasts to stay on top of the CARES Act and financial advising.
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Sue, a fundholder at the Foundation, shares her personal, family-focused approach to giving.
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Learn more about the Martin County Area Foundation and their transformational work in Martin County in This Present Moment.
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Watch how Keystone Community Services is innovating to meet community needs.
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This local business leader lives out lessons of hard work, generosity and volunteerism.
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Learn more about Northside Achievement Zone and their transformational work for families in North Minneapolis.
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In this video, we explore how donors can efficiently turn retirement income into a charitable donation.
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The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
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Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
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The Healing Justice Foundation provides the community with healing support and resources to address inequities.
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Beneficiary designations can be a great way for donors to leave a lasting legacy for organizations they love and support.
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Hear how Mary continues her friend's legacy in This Present Moment.
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Communities are receiving critical support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hear how Shellie gives back to her community in This Present Moment.
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Hear how Otis Zanders and Ujamaa Place support young African American men in This Present Moment.
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Organizations launch emergency “Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund,” already at $1 million.
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Grants for COVID-19 nonprofit recovery and community resilience focus on Twin Cities BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community recovery efforts.
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Funding will support programming of the African American Leadership Forum and the Healing Justice Foundation.
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Stephanie Gale assumes new role as associate vice president - finance and controller at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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College Possible responds to this present moment by adapting their tech-connected program
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Donors David and Janet support essential community needs in response to COVID-19.
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Think Small responds to this present moment with micro-grants for family child care providers.
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The Coalition for Asian American Leaders is facing this present moment with hope and action.
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With increased interest in estate planning, here are ways to connect with clients on this important subject.
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Donor advised funds can enhance your clients’ charitable giving goals, and working with your clients on DAFs can also benefit your business.
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Our Chief Investment Officer Shannon O'Leary provides an update on the performance of the multi-asset endowment portfolio.
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Top five fundraising tips to help manage your current donor relationships
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The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
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How should nonprofits approach planned giving and major gift fundraising right now?
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Nonprofit executive brings expertise to advancing community-led solutions in Minnesota as senior vice president of Community Impact.
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Not sure how to donate to COVID-19 support efforts? The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has options.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award over $2 million in third round of grants from the MDRF.
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We tapped Alex Rotenberger, Investment Analyst, to answer your questions about our current strategies for managing our investment portfolio.
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One man’s crusade to change the lives of the formerly and currently incarcerated
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Carrie Jo Short assumes new role as senior director, community impact at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award second round of grants from the MDRF.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award first grants from the MDRF.
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Como Friends helps provide an oasis in Saint Paul at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
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