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Published 10/24/2024
Mother and Son Duet Bridges the Gap Between Old and New
Mothers often have close relationships with their sons, but in the case of Maria Biagetti Cortez and Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti, that bond is deeply immersed in their culture and music.
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Published 10/22/2024
2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota Winners
Congratulations to these Minnesota nonprofit organizations recognized for their strong histories of innovation and community problem solving.
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Published 10/17/2024
How to Help Your Clients Choose a Donor Advised Fund Provider
See what five factors to consider when helping your clients choose a DAF provider and how provider services compare.
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Published 10/11/2024
A Family Tradition of Giving Back
Learn how fundholder Sarah Lang and her sons are continuing to follow in her family’s footsteps of charitable giving.
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Published 10/10/2024
Net Unrealized Appreciation: An Underused Tax Strategy for Reducing Employer Stock Taxes
Help your clients retire smarter by leveraging their net unrealized appreciation with their donor advised fund.
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Published 10/09/2024
Philanthropic Power: Couple’s Fund Drives Change in Youth and Housing Sectors
Learn how Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to support youth and family causes.
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Published 10/04/2024
Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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Published 10/04/2024
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2024 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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Published 9/12/2024
Can a Donor Advised Fund Simplify Estate Administration?
Here are four ways DAFs can streamline estate planning for financial advisors.
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Published 9/06/2024
Engaging Communities for Change Through Grantmaking
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is partnering with nonprofits, donors and anti-racism advocates to make a better Minnesota in this video with President and CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
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Published 9/05/2024
Songs of Connection: Conductor Strives to Desegregate the Choral Community
Music is a universal language, and no one knows that more than Ahmed Fernando Anzaldúa El Samkary.
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Published 8/29/2024
Minnesota Couple’s Donor Advised Fund Cultivates a Brighter Future
Learn how Scott and Holly are transforming lives and landscapes with their charitable giving.
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Published 8/27/2024
Is a Donor Advised Fund with a Community Foundation Right For You?
Answers to the following six questions will determine if a donor advised fund may be right for you.
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Published 8/26/2024
The Charitable Gift of Life Insurance
Create a charitable legacy by donating a gift of life insurance.
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Published 8/23/2024
How to Turn Your Board Members into Your Biggest Advocates
Here are five tips for nonprofit board member recruitment, engagement and fundraising.
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Published 8/23/2024
Why Beneficiary Designations Should Be Part of Your Fundraising Plan
Beneficiary designations can be a great way for donors to leave a lasting legacy for organizations they love and support.
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