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![Guide Your Clients’ Strategic Giving in High-income Years](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Two-women-meeting-in-a-conference-room.jpg)
Learn how bunching can be beneficial to achieving your clients’ giving and tax goals.
MORE![Foundations Announce $11.6 Million in 2023 Second Round Community Grants](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/ain-dah-yung-exterior-16.9.jpg)
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
MORE![Max Foundation Trains Coaches and Educates Students on Mental Health](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.12-Max-Foundation.jpg)
The Marvin family honors their loved one by starting a foundation to educate others about the importance of mental health.
MORE![Local Foundation Invests in the Future of the Iron Range](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.11-Mesabi-East-Foundation-scholarship-recipient-Carter-Skelton.jpg)
The Mesabi East Foundation is investing in the future of its community by offering scholarships to graduating seniors.
MORE![Foundation Welcomes Alfonso Wenker as Vice President of Community Impact](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alfonso-Wenker-headshot-by-Anna-S.-Min-Min-Enterprises.jpg)
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker will be joining the Foundation in January.
MORE![Five Little Known and Sometimes Misunderstood Facts about Donor Advised Funds](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Woman-smiling-in-an-office-with-a-notebook.jpg)
Learn these DAF facts to better guide your work with donors.
MORE![Carrie Jo Short Transitions to New Role at the Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/carrie-jo-short-headshot.jpg)
Longtime Community Impact team leader Carrie Jo Short transitions to Investments team to support new investment portfolio project.
MORE![Fall Updates from the Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/619144/Dr.-Jolly-Fall-Update.png)
Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.
MORE![Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/year-end-tips-for-professional-advisors.jpg)
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
MORE![Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Autumn-landscape_f47a3c6cd7e0ed56c6b3b2dd6ae57f0a.jpg)
As you make plans for your 2023 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
MORE![Donor Advised Funds: How to Foster Relationships with Fundholders](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/DAF-fundholder-in-office-16.9.jpg)
Learn how to steward donor advised fundholders to sustain your organization.
MORE![2023 Facing Race Award Recipients Named](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/What-We-Do/Facing-Race/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Rose-McGee-16.9.jpg)
The Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Facing Race Awards. A program celebrating the honorees aired October 12, 2023.
MORE![Fostering Mary’s Teaching Legacy](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Tim-Tom-and-Jesse/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Jesse-Tom-Tim-and-Their-Dog-Hero-Image.png)
Learn how one family established a scholarship fund to celebrate the lasting impact the former educator had on her students and loved ones.
MORE![Foundation Welcomes Linda Garrett-Johnson, Program Officer](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/FT5A8820.jpg)
Linda Garrett-Johnson has joined the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation as the new Program Officer on the Community Impact team.
MORE![Donor Advised Funds: A Helpful Guide for Nonprofits](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.09-Donor-Advised-fundholders-in-office.jpg)
Learn how donors can support your nonprofit through their donor advised funds in part one of this three-part series.
MORE![Foundation Hires Ashley Gam, New AVP Director of Investments](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Ashley-Gam-Headshot.jpg)
Ashley Gam has joined the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation as the new AVP Director of Investments.
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