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Published 12/17/2025
2025: Bold Change, Bigger Impact
2025 ignited transformation — new strategies, grant and investment opportunities and a dynamic, new President & CEO, Chanda Smith Baker.
Published 11/18/2025
Women of Faith in Philanthropy — Legacy, Leadership and the Future
A panel event showcased how women of faith are poised to shape and enrich the philanthropic landscape, as they have for generations.
Published 10/29/2025
Strengthening Democracy: Community Voices and Civic Engagement in Minnesota
Here’s how philanthropy, local leadership and trusted news can shape Minnesota’s democratic future.
Published 9/15/2025
Is a Donor Advised Fund with a Community Foundation Right for You?
Answers to the following five questions will determine if a donor advised fund may be right for you.
Published 9/12/2025
Donating Stock to Support Your Favorite Charities
Did you know that donating stock can grow your charitable impact and support your favorite nonprofit organizations?
Published 8/18/2025
Investing in the Future: Supporting Nonprofit Sustainability and Capacity Building
Investing in nonprofit sustainability is one of the most generous and strategic choices a donor can make.
Published 8/11/2025
Inspiring Generosity in the Arts
At a recent Giving+Together event, art leaders addressed the economic and cultural benefits of the arts in our lives.
Published 8/11/2025
Beyond the Check: Leveraging Your Voice to Advocate for Nonprofits
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to deepen your engagement, your personal advocacy matters — and you have many ways to get started.
Published 8/04/2025
Amplifying Your Impact: Thoughtful Strategies for Increased Giving This Year
If you want to explore how your donor advised fund or other assets can have greater impact, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is here to support you.
Published 7/28/2025
Understanding the Landscape: Identifying Urgent Needs in Our Community
Welcome to Activating in Critical Times, a four-part series from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
Published 7/24/2025
Dr. Eric Jolly's Parting Retirement Gift: Real Estate Gift Benefits the Community
Learn how our former Foundation President & CEO and his wife are using a gift of real estate to support agents of change.
Published 6/23/2025
A Reparative Approach to Affordable Housing and Wealth Building
Learn how this Black-led land trust is creating homeownership and economic opportunities in Saint Paul.