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![Pivot Your Fundraising](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3823542-2.jpg)
Here are three giving strategies you can talk to donors about during times of uncertainty.
MORE![Criminal Justice Is a Public Health Issue](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Huda-Ahmed-headshot.jpg)
Huda Ahmed plans to transform Minnesota’s criminal justice system through a public health lens.
MORE![Helping Families Stay Safely Housed](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Kids-jumping-color-300dpi.jpg)
Learn more about Neighborhood House and their housing support services in This Present Moment.
MORE![How Caroline and Aurea Learn From Each Other](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Aurea.jpg)
A beautiful relationship between a donor advised fundholder and her advisor is the gift that keeps on giving.
MORE![How We Partner to Amplify Your Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Shannon-Gahagan-2018.jpg)
See how combining our community knowledge and donor relationships leads to a special collaboration in this video.
MORE![Books That Encourage You to Give, Stand and Lead](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/7.20-npo-book-recommendations-16.9.jpg)
Foundation staff and nonprofit leaders recommend their top summer reads for nonprofit employees.
MORE![Summer Reads and Listens for Professional Advisors](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/8.20-PA-reading-recommendations.jpg)
Check out our staff recommendations for articles and podcasts to stay on top of the CARES Act and financial advising.
MORE![Giving is a Family Affair](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Ziggys-Art-Bus-2.jpg)
Sue, a fundholder at the Foundation, shares her personal, family-focused approach to giving.
MORE![Creating a Relief Fund in Greater Minnesota](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/mcaf-donation-16.9.jpg)
Learn more about the Martin County Area Foundation and their transformational work in Martin County in This Present Moment.
MORE![Bridging Social Distancing through Innovation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Keystone-community-services.jpg)
Watch how Keystone Community Services is innovating to meet community needs.
MORE![Donor Q&A: Jim Hansen](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Jim-Hansen-fundholder-thumbnail.jpg)
This local business leader lives out lessons of hard work, generosity and volunteerism.
MORE![Supporting Families to End Multi-generational Poverty](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/7.20-NAZ-stock-photo.jpg)
Learn more about Northside Achievement Zone and their transformational work for families in North Minneapolis.
MORE![Qualified Charitable Distributions in Retirement](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Mariah.Brook.new_-2.jpg)
In this video, we explore how donors can efficiently turn retirement income into a charitable donation.
MORE![Public-Private Partnership to Support Student Connectivity Needs](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Neighborhood-House-ConnectedMN.jpg)
The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
MORE![Three Organizations Grant $2.5 Million to Help Rebuild The Twin Cities](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Twin-Cities-Rebuild-for-the-Future-header.jpg)
Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
MORE![Healing Trauma through Radical Self-Care](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dr.-Joi-Lewis-16.9.jpg)
The Healing Justice Foundation provides the community with healing support and resources to address inequities.
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