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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 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 3/12/2021
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 11/10/2020
Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
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Published 10/12/2020
Giving with Intention
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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Published 9/21/2020
How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
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Published 9/10/2020
Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
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Published 8/18/2020
Donor Q&A: Ray
A lifelong volunteer and community mentor shares his philosophy on the importance of giving.
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Published 8/12/2020
Using Stock to Support Your Favorite Charities
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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