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![Values-based Investing: What It Is and How We Do It](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/AITPM-Chief-Buffalo-Mural/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/duluth-mural-closeup-4.jpg)
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
MORE![Building an Environmentally and Socially Equitable Community](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Mary-Jane-Melendez.jpg)
Learn how Board Member Mary Jane Melendez’s passion for giving shaped her career in sustainability and social impact.
MORE![How to Have Conversations About Estate Planning](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Tara_Mattessich_square.jpg)
Tara Mattessich, shareholder at Larkin Hoffman, shares her tips and tricks for discussing philanthropy with clients.
MORE![How the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund Made a Statewide Impact](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/GWBLCF-16.9.jpg)
See the statewide impact and learnings from the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus.
MORE![Response to Derek Chauvin Trial](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Homepage-and-Global/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/downtown-saint-paul-view.jpg)
The Foundation wants to acknowledge the emotional impact that the Derek Chauvin trial has had on our entire community. As such, we are planning to pause our daily operations to create a period of respite.
MORE![Racial Justice IS Climate Justice](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Sam_350MN.jpg)
Sam Grant, executive director of MN350, speaks to why the path to climate change will inevitably center the intersection of racial and climate justice.
MORE![The State of Higher Education](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.4-Higher-education.jpg)
In this Giving+Together event recap, three nonprofit partners share the importance of investing in higher education to support low-income, BIPOC & new American students.
MORE![Call For 2021 Facing Race Award Nominations](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/PreviousFacingRaceAwards.jpg)
Nominations can be submitted in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish until May 3 at 3 p.m.
MORE![Three Generations of Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Christine-Noonan-headshot-for-web.jpg)
Christine Noonan shares how giving has become a family tradition.
MORE![Unlimited Connection](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.4-Healthy-Communities.jpg)
Internet access has helped families in Rice County stay connected during the pandemic.
MORE![How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Penumbra-Theatre/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Penumbra-010.jpg)
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
MORE![Equity Inside Out: Creating an Equitable Work Environment](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Equity-at-work.jpg)
We share some of te ways the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation internally advocates for equity.
MORE![Reflections on Minority Health Month in a COVID-19 World](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.png)
The staff members of WoMN ACT reflect on the intersection of racial equity and healthcare amidst a global pandemic.
MORE![Helping Families Talk About Money](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.3-Family-philanthropy.png)
Our Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps them support family giving.
MORE![Helping Your Clients Talk to Their Families About Money](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.3-Family-philanthropy-for-PAs.png)
Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps us assist families with giving.
MORE![Why Tax Time is the Right Time to Plan Your Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/tax-season-header.jpg)
Here are six tips to consider as you think about how your charitable giving could impact your tax returns.
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