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Published 10/06/2020
2020 Facing Race Award Honorees Named
Twin Cities PBS will televise this year’s recognition honoring Minnesota anti-racism activists; the show will feature special guest Jonathan Capehart.
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Published 10/01/2020
Why I’m Voting
Nausheena Hussain, executive director of RISE, shares why voting matters.
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Published 9/23/2020
Partnership for a ConnectedMN Awards $2.1 Million in Grants
23 organizations serving digital access needs of Minnesota students receive grants.
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Published 9/21/2020
How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
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Published 9/21/2020
Engaging Donors During Times of Uncertainty
Here's how to manage the challenges of talking to donors about planned giving during a pandemic.
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Published 9/14/2020
Advocating for Racial Equity in Minnesota Classrooms
Learn more about MNEEP and its work to empower students to reach their full academic potential in This Present Moment.
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Published 9/10/2020
Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
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Published 9/08/2020
Participating in a Greater Vision for Minnesota
Learn more about COPAL and its work to build civic engagement in the Latinx community in This Present Moment.
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Published 8/31/2020
Building a Connected Community of Leaders
Learn more about AALF, and its work building strong community leaders in This Present Moment.
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Published 8/26/2020
Foundation Elects New 2021 Board Members
The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors.
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Published 8/24/2020
Community Sharing Fund Celebrates 40 Years
Hear from Program Manager Arbadella Williams and others how Community Sharing Fund has made a difference for 40 years.
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Published 8/24/2020
MCF and the Foundation Award Final Round of MDRF Grant Funding
In total, the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus has supported 93 organizations and awarded over $11.4 million.
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Published 8/19/2020
Four Tips to Engage Your Clients in Family Giving
Talking to clients about multigenerational giving can increase satisfaction and build your practice.
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Published 8/18/2020
Donor Q&A: Ray
A lifelong volunteer and community mentor shares his philosophy on the importance of giving.
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Published 8/18/2020
“Art In This Present Moment” Created in Support of BIPOC Artists
Initiative seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of Minnesota artists by placing a spotlight on their music, dance and visual arts.
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Published 8/17/2020
Giving As a Way of Life
Abby, a former social worker, and her husband, Ken, turned the sale of a business into a legacy of giving that spans generations.
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