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Published 6/03/2021
Gifts of Grain
Here’s how one Minnesota farmer turned his crops into resources for the community.
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Published 5/27/2021
Creating a Charitable Giving Legacy
Here are a few ways you can achieve your long-term philanthropic goals.
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Published 5/21/2021
Values-based Investing: What It Is and How We Do It
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
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Published 5/18/2021
Top Five Reasons to Partner with a Community Foundation
Here are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach one’s charitable giving goals.
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Published 4/13/2021
The State of Higher Education
In this Giving+Together event recap, three nonprofit partners share the importance of investing in higher education to support low-income, BIPOC & new American students.
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Published 4/08/2021
Three Generations of Giving
Christine Noonan shares how giving has become a family tradition.
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Published 4/06/2021
How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
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Published 3/17/2021
The Charitable Gift of Life Insurance
Create a charitable legacy by donating a gift of life insurance.
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Published 3/12/2021
Helping Families Talk About Money
Our Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps them support family giving.
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Published 3/05/2021
Why Tax Time is the Right Time to Plan Your Charitable Giving
Here are six tips to consider as you think about how your charitable giving could impact your tax returns.
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Published 2/10/2021
Local Lawyer’s Passion for Education Fuels Giving
Jamie Forman gives back to help others move forward.
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Published 2/04/2021
The Power of Investing in Waseca
Learn how one man’s generosity in Waseca strengthened his community.
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Published 1/29/2021
Reimagining How We Support Our Community
2020 offers a roadmap for how to rebuild our communities in 2021.
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Published 1/05/2021
2020: A Year Unlike Any Other
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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Published 11/17/2020
Retirement Assets
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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Published 11/10/2020
Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
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