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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 3/03/2021
Equity Through a Sports Lens
Learn how board member Miguel Ramos’ experiences shaped his work in diversity, equity & inclusion.
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Published 2/18/2021
Who Narrates Your Story?
Rekhet Si-Asar, executive director of In Black Ink, shares how stories humanize us and invite people in to share our world.
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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 2/08/2021
Incorporate Giving Into Your Practice
Why now is the time to incorporate giving into your practice - with tips on how to support your clients' charitable wishes.
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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 1/27/2021
The Importance of an Eviction Moratorium
In this guest blog post, the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) explains how an eviction moratorium has helped Minnesotans keep safe and secure housing throughout the pandemic.
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Published 1/15/2021
How a Rural Attorney Built Her Practice
Attorney Abby Leach Schumaker shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.
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Published 1/12/2021
Foundations Announce Nearly $7 Million in Grants Statewide
Grants will help nonprofits remain responsive and resilient after a challenging year.
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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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