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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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Published 4/21/2020
Investment Update
We tapped Alex Rotenberger, Investment Analyst, to answer your questions about our current strategies for managing our investment portfolio.
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Published 3/12/2020
Power of Relationships
Here's how one Professional Advisor helped open 100 funds with the Foundation.
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Published 2/25/2020
How to Answer Your Clients' Top Five Giving Questions
The Foundation answers some of the top questions your clients are going to ask about their giving this year.
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Published 2/11/2020
Why Tax Time is the Right Time to Talk Charitable Giving
Here are eight tips to start the conversation about charitable giving with your clients.
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Published 12/20/2019
20 Resources to Build Your Clients’ Charitable Giving Expertise
Check out our list of philanthropy books, podcasts and Ted Talks for helping your clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
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Published 10/06/2019
Podcasts for Professional Advisors
Check out a few podcast recommendations to enhance your practice.
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Published 6/10/2019
Lunch With a Purpose
These diverse and mission-driven restaurants in Saint Paul and Minneapolis provide an inspiring venue for business lunches.
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Published 6/04/2019
Better Together
The Foundation and its donors have granted nearly $2 million to Catholic Charities Twin Cities to address homelessness.
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Published 10/08/2018
Advisor Spotlight: Stuart Bear
We spoke with Stuart Bear of Chestnut Cambronne about achieving his clients’ charitable goals.
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