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Published 4/26/2024
Investing in the Legacy of the Saint Paul Public Library
Learn how one couple’s gift of real estate will support young library patrons for future generations.
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Published 4/19/2024
Donor Advised Funds 101 - An Introduction to DAFs
Here are answers to your common questions about donor advised funds, a popular approach to charitable giving.
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Published 4/16/2024
Benefits of Donating a Business or Donating Private Stock
Considering a business transition? Here’s why you should consider making charitable giving part of any business exit plan.
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Published 3/26/2024
How to Turn a Successful Year into Giving
Learn how stock options, executive pay and other compensation could be part of your giving plan.
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Published 3/04/2024
Charitable Giving Trends We Anticipate for 2024
Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services Jeremy Wells shares current charitable giving trends.
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Published 2/23/2024
What Is a Community Foundation?
Learn how a community foundation works and can help you achieve your charitable goals in this short video.
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Published 2/02/2024
How to Know if a Planned Gift is Right for You
Here’s what you should consider when making your long-term charitable giving plan.
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Published 2/02/2024
How to Make a Donor Advised Fund Part of Your Estate Plan
Here are answers to common questions on how to include a charitable giving fund in your estate plan.
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Published 1/31/2024
Top 5 Reasons to Partner with a Community Foundation
Here are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach your charitable giving goals.
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Published 12/20/2023
2023: A Year of Collective Collaboration
2023 was a year of collaboration. See how partnerships led to aligned action in our 2023 year in review.
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Published 10/05/2023
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2023 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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Published 8/11/2023
Donor's Future Fund Will Support Causes for Years to Come
Learn how Connie Roehrich plans to support her favorite causes with a future fund.
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Published 7/07/2023
Benefits of Having a Trusted Philanthropic Partner
Learn why attorney Abby Leach Schumaker partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to help her clients fulfill their giving goals.
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Published 7/06/2023
Brothers Honor their Father’s Legacy by Investing in Hometown
Brothers Kip and Jeff are carrying on their parents’ mission to support the City of Wadena through their family foundation.
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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
Fundholders Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to make an impact on youth and families.
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