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Published 5/21/2021
Values-based Investing: What It Is and How We Do It
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
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Published 5/05/2021
Building an Environmentally and Socially Equitable Community
Learn how Board Member Mary Jane Melendez’s passion for giving shaped her career in sustainability and social impact.
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Published 4/28/2021
How to Have Conversations About Estate Planning
Tara Mattessich, shareholder at Larkin Hoffman, shares her tips and tricks for discussing philanthropy with clients.
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Published 4/21/2021
How the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund Made a Statewide Impact
See the statewide impact and learnings from the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus.
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Published 4/20/2021
Response to Derek Chauvin Trial
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.
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Published 4/19/2021
Racial Justice IS Climate Justice
Sam Grant, executive director of MN350, speaks to why the path to climate change will inevitably center the intersection of racial and climate justice.
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Published 4/13/2021
The State of Higher Education
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.
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Published 4/09/2021
Call For 2021 Facing Race Award Nominations
Nominations can be submitted in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish until May 3 at 3 p.m.
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Published 4/08/2021
Three Generations of Giving
Christine Noonan shares how giving has become a family tradition.
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Published 4/06/2021
Unlimited Connection
Internet access has helped families in Rice County stay connected during the pandemic.
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Published 4/06/2021
How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
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Published 3/30/2021
Equity Inside Out: Creating an Equitable Work Environment
We share some of te ways the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation internally advocates for equity.
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Published 3/26/2021
Reflections on Minority Health Month in a COVID-19 World
The staff members of WoMN ACT reflect on the intersection of racial equity and healthcare amidst a global pandemic.
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Published 3/12/2021
Helping Families Talk About Money
Our Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps them support family giving.
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Published 3/12/2021
Helping Your Clients Talk to Their Families About Money
Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps us assist families with giving.
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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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