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Power of Possible

Published 10/14/2026

Elevating Estate Planning Conversations

Practical ways that professional advisors can help clients give to causes they care about while achieving their financial and giving goals.

Published 8/25/2026

A Deeper Way to Support Your Client's Philanthropy

Conversations about nonprofit board service can help clients align their nonprofit leadership, values and long-term impact goals.

Published 8/03/2026

Expanding Possibilities for Charitable Giving

Proposed legislation could broaden Qualified Charitable Distribution planning opportunities.

Published 7/22/2026

The New Philanthropy Conversation

How to move beyond tax strategies to help families connect their wealth with purpose, legacy and community impact.

Published 6/29/2026

The Philanthropy Trifecta: Charitable Giving Tools to Support Your Client’s Giving Journey

Strategies for making an impact through a private foundation, charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund.

Published 6/10/2026

Corporate Giving: Advising Businesses in a New Era

Learn how your clients can make the most out of corporate giving with the new charitable deduction rules.

Published 5/01/2026

Where Purpose, Planning and Minnesota Communities Come Together

How the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation helps advisors and clients align generosity with lasting community impact.

Published 3/12/2026

Women Are Reshaping Philanthropy — And the Future of Giving

Studies show women are driving charitable decisions, giving more collaboratively, and shaping the future of philanthropy through empathy, engagement and strategic planning.

Published 3/12/2026

A Unified Approach to Planned Giving

Even the strongest team of advisors can leave clients with fragmented plans unless tax, legal and financial professionals can work together intentionally.