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Published 8/12/2020
Pivot Your Fundraising
Here are three giving strategies you can talk to donors about during times of uncertainty.
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Published 8/10/2020
Criminal Justice Is a Public Health Issue
Huda Ahmed plans to transform Minnesota’s criminal justice system through a public health lens.
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Published 8/10/2020
Helping Families Stay Safely Housed
Learn more about Neighborhood House and their housing support services in This Present Moment.
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Published 8/10/2020
How Caroline and Aurea Learn From Each Other
A beautiful relationship between a donor advised fundholder and her advisor is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Published 8/10/2020
How We Partner to Amplify Your Giving
See how combining our community knowledge and donor relationships leads to a special collaboration in this video.
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Published 8/05/2020
Books That Encourage You to Give, Stand and Lead
Foundation staff and nonprofit leaders recommend their top summer reads for nonprofit employees.
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Published 8/03/2020
Summer Reads and Listens for Professional Advisors
Check out our staff recommendations for articles and podcasts to stay on top of the CARES Act and financial advising.
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Published 8/03/2020
Giving is a Family Affair
Sue, a fundholder at the Foundation, shares her personal, family-focused approach to giving.
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Published 7/27/2020
Creating a Relief Fund in Greater Minnesota
Learn more about the Martin County Area Foundation and their transformational work in Martin County in This Present Moment.
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Published 7/17/2020
Bridging Social Distancing through Innovation
Watch how Keystone Community Services is innovating to meet community needs.
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Published 7/15/2020
Donor Q&A: Jim Hansen
This local business leader lives out lessons of hard work, generosity and volunteerism.
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Published 7/09/2020
Supporting Families to End Multi-generational Poverty
Learn more about Northside Achievement Zone and their transformational work for families in North Minneapolis.
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Published 7/01/2020
Qualified Charitable Distributions in Retirement
In this video, we explore how donors can efficiently turn retirement income into a charitable donation.
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Published 6/30/2020
Public-Private Partnership to Support Student Connectivity Needs
The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
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Published 6/25/2020
Three Organizations Grant $2.5 Million to Help Rebuild The Twin Cities
Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
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Published 6/19/2020
Healing Trauma through Radical Self-Care
The Healing Justice Foundation provides the community with healing support and resources to address inequities.
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