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Published 10/07/2021
Refugee Families Are Counting on Us
In this guest blog post, Aziza Mama of the International Institute of Minnesota shares how the Institute supports newly arrived families from Afghanistan.
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Published 10/07/2021
Kazua Melissa Vang
Artist Kazua Melissa Vang uses photography and mixed media art to preserve the legacy of her father and tell the stories of her family and Hmong heritage.
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Published 10/06/2021
Capacity Building Grant Program Helps Nonprofits Grow
Three grant recipients share how their organizations have grown with capacity building support from the Management Improvement Fund.
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Published 10/04/2021
2021 Facing Race Award Honorees Named
A program celebrating the honorees will be broadcast on the Minnesota channel of TPT Twin Cities PBS, featuring special contributor and author Kao Kalia Yang.
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Published 9/30/2021
Broderick Poole
Artist Broderick Poole showcases his artistry by shining light on prominent Black leaders through jacket patchwork.
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Published 9/28/2021
Donor Relationships 101
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with donors to invest in our community.
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Published 9/13/2021
Four Lessons Learned From Analyzing Our Grantmaking
Here’s how the Foundation is advocating for equity by updating our grantmaking methodology.
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Published 9/08/2021
Ramsey County Public Safety Fund
New fund will support Ramsey County’s initiative to reduce non-public safety-related traffic stops.
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Published 8/24/2021
How to Develop a Non-cash Asset Strategy for Your Nonprofit
Here’s how to make non-cash assets part of your nonprofit’s fundraising plan.
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Published 8/19/2021
Supporting Your Clients’ Charitable Giving Changes
Here's how you can help your clients as they pivot their giving to better support their community.
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Published 8/17/2021
Donated Real Estate into Community Resources
Learn how Lisa and Jerry O'Brien turned their condominium into continuous support for their favorite causes.
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Published 8/16/2021
Charitable Giving Legislation in the News
Our response to the proposed Accelerating Charitable Giving (ACE) Act
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Published 8/12/2021
Beyond ESG: Sustainable Investment
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary participated in a global panel discussion on sustainable investment trends.
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Published 8/11/2021
Gift Bunching: A Way to Maximize Your Charitable Impact
With a technique known as gift bunching, you can maintain your charitable impact while realizing potential tax benefits.
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Published 8/06/2021
The Value of Community Engagement
Board Member Feature: How Diane Tran’s experiences at the intersection of people and place led to a career in community engagement.
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Published 8/04/2021
Getting-Back-Together at the Minnesota State Fair
In this guest blog post, Mary Chung and Shana Zaiser of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation share how one of Minnesota’s most treasured cultural traditions has adapted with optimism.
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