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Published 10/07/2021
Kazua Melissa Vang
Artist Kazua Melissa Vang uses photography and mixed media art to preserve the legacy of her father and tell the stories of her family and Hmong heritage.
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Published 10/06/2021
Capacity Building Grant Program Helps Nonprofits Grow
Three grant recipients share how their organizations have grown with capacity building support from the Management Improvement Fund.
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Published 10/04/2021
2021 Facing Race Award Honorees Named
A program celebrating the honorees will be broadcast on the Minnesota channel of TPT Twin Cities PBS, featuring special contributor and author Kao Kalia Yang.
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Published 9/30/2021
Broderick Poole
Artist Broderick Poole showcases his artistry by shining light on prominent Black leaders through jacket patchwork.
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Published 9/28/2021
Donor Relationships 101
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with donors to invest in our community.
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Published 9/13/2021
Four Lessons Learned From Analyzing Our Grantmaking
Here’s how the Foundation is advocating for equity by updating our grantmaking methodology.
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Published 9/08/2021
Ramsey County Public Safety Fund
New fund will support Ramsey County’s initiative to reduce non-public safety-related traffic stops.
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Published 8/24/2021
How to Develop a Non-cash Asset Strategy for Your Nonprofit
Here’s how to make non-cash assets part of your nonprofit’s fundraising plan.
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Published 8/19/2021
Supporting Your Clients’ Charitable Giving Changes
Here's how you can help your clients as they pivot their giving to better support their community.
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Published 8/17/2021
Donated Real Estate into Community Resources
Learn how Lisa and Jerry O'Brien turned their condominium into continuous support for their favorite causes.
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Published 8/16/2021
Charitable Giving Legislation in the News
Our response to the proposed Accelerating Charitable Giving (ACE) Act
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Published 8/12/2021
Beyond ESG: Sustainable Investment
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary participated in a global panel discussion on sustainable investment trends.
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