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Published 6/17/2020
Carrying on a Friend’s Love for Babies
Hear how Mary continues her friend's legacy in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/16/2020
Nonprofits Put Recovery Funds to Use
Communities are receiving critical support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Published 6/15/2020
Sewing Together a Caring Community
Hear how Shellie gives back to her community in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/12/2020
Building a Safe Village
Hear how Otis Zanders and Ujamaa Place support young African American men in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/05/2020
Three Organizations Work to Transform the Criminal Justice System
Organizations launch emergency “Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund,” already at $1 million.
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Published 6/05/2020
Ways to Meet Immediate Community Needs
These articles and links to resources offer ways to act now in support of the Twin Cities protests and rebuilding efforts.
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Published 6/03/2020
MCF and the Foundation Award Over $3 Million in Grants
Grants for COVID-19 nonprofit recovery and community resilience focus on Twin Cities BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community recovery efforts.
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Published 5/29/2020
Grants Awarded for Community-Led Solutions to Heal Racial Trauma
Funding will support programming of the African American Leadership Forum and the Healing Justice Foundation.
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Published 5/22/2020
Investing in Minnesota’s Future
College Possible responds to this present moment by adapting their tech-connected program
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Published 5/22/2020
Golden Contributions
Donors David and Janet support essential community needs in response to COVID-19.
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Published 5/21/2020
Keeping Child Care Doors Open
Think Small responds to this present moment with micro-grants for family child care providers.
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Published 5/18/2020
Investing in the Asian Minnesotan Community
The Coalition for Asian American Leaders is facing this present moment with hope and action.
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Published 5/11/2020
Nine Tips to Help Clients with Planned Giving
With increased interest in estate planning, here are ways to connect with clients on this important subject.
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Published 4/29/2020
Three Benefits of Donor Advised Funds for Professional Advisors
Donor advised funds can enhance your clients’ charitable giving goals, and working with your clients on DAFs can also benefit your business.
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Published 4/28/2020
Investment Update for Nonprofit Fundholders
Our Chief Investment Officer Shannon O'Leary provides an update on the performance of the multi-asset endowment portfolio.
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Published 4/28/2020
The CARES Act and Charitable Giving
The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
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