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![MCF and the Foundation Award Over $3 Million in Grants](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Homepage-and-Global/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/MCFLand1.jpg)
Grants for COVID-19 nonprofit recovery and community resilience focus on Twin Cities BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community recovery efforts.
MORE![Grants Awarded for Community-Led Solutions to Heal Racial Trauma](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Nonprofits/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Diversity-Endowment-Fund.jpg)
Funding will support programming of the African American Leadership Forum and the Healing Justice Foundation.
MORE![Investing in Minnesota’s Future](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/College-Possible-cover-image-16.9.jpg)
College Possible responds to this present moment by adapting their tech-connected program
MORE![Golden Contributions](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dave-Jan-donors.jpg)
Donors David and Janet support essential community needs in response to COVID-19.
MORE![Keeping Child Care Doors Open](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Think-Small-3.2.jpg)
Think Small responds to this present moment with micro-grants for family child care providers.
MORE![Investing in the Asian Minnesotan Community](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/CAAL-youth.jpg)
The Coalition for Asian American Leaders is facing this present moment with hope and action.
MORE![Nine Tips to Help Clients with Planned Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.20-Attorney-Tara-Mattessich.jpg)
With increased interest in estate planning, here are ways to connect with clients on this important subject.
MORE![Three Benefits of Donor Advised Funds for Professional Advisors](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.20-donor-advised-fund-information.jpg)
Donor advised funds can enhance your clients’ charitable giving goals, and working with your clients on DAFs can also benefit your business.
MORE![Investment Update for Nonprofit Fundholders](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Shannon-OLeary-headshot_2022-03-21-170003_acyf.jpg)
Our Chief Investment Officer Shannon O'Leary provides an update on the performance of the multi-asset endowment portfolio.
MORE![The CARES Act and Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Mariah.Brook.new_-2.jpg)
The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
MORE![How to Steward Donors During COVID-19](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.20-donor-stewardship.jpg)
Top five fundraising tips to help manage your current donor relationships
MORE![Six Things to Read & Watch about the Changing Fundraising Landscape](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Professional-Advisors/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/IndustryNews.jpeg)
How should nonprofits approach planned giving and major gift fundraising right now?
MORE![MCF and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Award Round Three Grant Funding](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Homepage-and-Global/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/MCFLand3_200318_143411.jpg)
Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award over $2 million in third round of grants from the MDRF.
MORE![Ways to Give During Crisis](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/CommunityInitiatives.jpg)
Not sure how to donate to COVID-19 support efforts? The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has options.
MORE![Investment Update](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alex-Rotenberger.jpg)
We tapped Alex Rotenberger, Investment Analyst, to answer your questions about our current strategies for managing our investment portfolio.
MORE![Rewriting Destiny](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/kevin-reese-blog.jpg)
One man’s crusade to change the lives of the formerly and currently incarcerated
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