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Published 2/24/2022
Equity On and Off the Ice
Learn how Minnesota Wild President and Foundation Board Member Matt Majka is using hockey to establish diverse and inclusive environments.
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Published 2/17/2022
Stories From Across Minnesota: Leaving A Lasting Legacy
Norma Roman Longfellow lived from 1917-1998, but her legacy continues through a fund created in her name.
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Published 2/17/2022
What Is a Community Foundation?
Learn how a community foundation works and can help you achieve your charitable goals.
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Published 1/27/2022
Child Tax Credit Supports More Families To Help Make Ends Meet
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with the Office of Financial Empowerment to help spread awareness about the new benefits of the child tax credit.
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Published 1/19/2022
Foundation Announces Executive Promotion
Nadege Souvenir assumes new role as chief operating officer at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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Published 1/14/2022
Benefits of Donating a Business or Donating Private Stock
Here’s why you should consider making charitable giving part of any business exit plan.
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Published 1/12/2022
Adine Momoh’s Laws of Equity
Learn how Foundation board member Adine Momoh, Esq. uses her career in law to create equitable opportunities for others.
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Published 1/07/2022
2021: A Year of Rebuilding
2021 presented us with opportunities to rethink, regroup and reflect on how to best do our work. We continued to respond to the pandemic, support the community and partner with generous donors and innovative nonprofits.
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Published 12/16/2021
New Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit Endowment Fund
Learn how to grow your endowment fund by promoting charitable gift annuities.
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Published 12/14/2021
Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors.
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Published 12/02/2021
Donors Making an Impact on Their Communities
See how some of our donors have chosen to make an impact, and learn a few ways you can shape your future giving plans.
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Published 12/01/2021
Important Announcement about Our Grantmaking in 2022
Our 2022 Building Community Capacity grants will be different as we transition to a new enterprise system and adopt a new Grant Portal.
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Published 11/17/2021
How A Legacy Letter Can Deepen Family Relationships
Legacy letters provide a peek at the past and a direction for the future.
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Published 11/12/2021
The Byproduct of Putting People First
Board Member Feature: Nancy Lyons explores the roles equity and intersectionality play in creating a healthy work environment.
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Published 11/11/2021
Nonprofits 101
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations to strengthen our community.
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Published 10/26/2021
Three Tax-Wise Ways To Support Your Clients’ Year-End Giving
Here are a few tips that can help your clients effectively prepare for end-of-year giving.
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