Announcing Our New Strategic Plan
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation launches our strategic plan for the next five years. Watch our video to see our aspiration, purpose and key strategies.
We are excited to launch the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's 2025-2029 strategic plan.
Our previous strategic plan guided us over the last five years, through a time of unprecedented change where we strengthened our organization, forged innovative partnerships and responded to needs and opportunities. Now, we are ready for the next chapter.
A Powerful Vision
As we turn our attention to the future, our aspiration remains: We envision an equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive.
Over the next five years we will work to achieve this aspiration by living out our purpose, which is to inspire, advocate and invest to advance community visions.
A Brighter Future for Minnesota
Our Key Strategies
All our efforts will be guided by three key strategies:
Invest in Community-led Solutions
Advocate for Equity
Inspire Generosity
What transforms a strategic plan from words on paper to an instrument of change are people united by a shared purpose and a belief in what is possible. While we have much work to do, with the community as our compass, each day we are moving closer to a better future for our state.
Thank you to the staff, board members, nonprofit partners and donors who make our work — and tomorrow’s vibrant Minnesota — possible.
More Stories
Faith in Action: ISAIAH’s Blueprint for a Multicultural Democracy
A multiracial, multi-faith coalition empowers Minnesotans to shape their communities and secure lasting change.
Watch the video
Meeting the Moment: How the Foundation Expanded Community Support in a Critical Year
A one-time, twenty percent increase in dollars granted reflects the Foundation’s commitment to community-driven solutions, urgent needs and long-term equity.
See the impact
Leading a Path Forward: How Queen Drea Uses Music to Find Her Roots
Sound alchemist Queen Drea seeks reconnection with her family’s heritage through music and storytelling.
See the project
Fall 2025 Food Assistance: What You Can Do
Nonprofits, community partners and food shelves are working swiftly to provide resources to fill in the gap as best they can.
View the list
Fall Harvest: Food Support Nonprofits
Meet a few of our nonprofit partners that provide food access and hunger relief services to the East Metro.
View the list
Strengthening Democracy: Community Voices and Civic Engagement in Minnesota
Here’s how philanthropy, local leadership and trusted news can shape Minnesota’s democratic future.
See the Highlights
Finding Common Ground: Facilitating Cultural Change Workshop
Changing my perspective has changed my approach to finding common ground and building community.
See the Highlights
Brass Solidarity: Bringing Music to George Floyd Square
Trumpet player Butchy Austin and his band, Brass Solidarity, use their sound for good every Monday in George Floyd Square.
See the project