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Published 8/19/2025
MN Forward Pooled Fund Announces $1.35 Million in Funding to Community
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the MN Forward Pooled Fund partners are pleased to announce a total of $1.35 million in grants given to groups across the state of Minnesota.
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Published 8/18/2025
Investing in the Future: Supporting Nonprofit Sustainability and Capacity Building
Investing in nonprofit sustainability is one of the most generous and strategic choices a donor can make.
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Published 8/11/2025
Inspiring Generosity in the Arts
At a recent Giving+Together event, art leaders addressed the economic and cultural benefits of the arts in our lives.
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Published 8/11/2025
Beyond the Check: Leveraging Your Voice to Advocate for Nonprofits
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to deepen your engagement, your personal advocacy matters — and you have many ways to get started.
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Published 8/07/2025
Warroad RiverPlace: Where Art Meets Community Engagement
Learn how one arts nonprofit is making art more accessible in Warroad.
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Published 8/04/2025
Amplifying Your Impact: Thoughtful Strategies for Increased Giving This Year
If you want to explore how your donor advised fund or other assets can have greater impact, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is here to support you.
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Published 7/28/2025
Understanding the Landscape: Identifying Urgent Needs in Our Community
Welcome to Activating in Critical Times, a four-part series from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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Published 7/24/2025
Dr. Eric Jolly's Parting Retirement Gift: Real Estate Gift Benefits the Community
Learn how our former Foundation President & CEO and his wife are using a gift of real estate to support agents of change.
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Published 7/15/2025
Chanda Smith Baker Named President & CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Meet the Foundation's New President & CEO in this letter to community from Board Chair Dr. Joseph Lee.
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Published 7/10/2025
Celebrating the Strength of Saint Paul’s Neighborhoods
Listen to stories from Saint Paul community leaders representing Rondo, Frogtown, the East Side, the West Side and the Mississippi River.
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Published 7/10/2025
Exploring Your Clients’ Giving Options: A Donor Advised Fund Versus a Private Foundation
Compare the benefits and responsibilities of two popular charitable giving vehicles your clients may be considering for their charitable giving.
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Published 7/10/2025
Zach Pruitt Named Jones Family Foundation Executive Director
Zach Pruitt, an experienced nonprofit leader, will champion integrity, innovation and impact at the charitable organization based in Red Wing.
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