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Published 2/02/2024
How to Make a Donor Advised Fund Part of Your Estate Plan
Here are answers to common questions on how to include a charitable giving fund in your estate plan.
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Published 1/31/2024
Top 5 Reasons to Partner with a Community Foundation
Here are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach your charitable giving goals.
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Published 1/12/2024
Operationalizing Equity
Chief Operating Officer Nadege Souvenir discusses how the Foundation weaves equity into everything we do.
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Published 1/11/2024
Daniel Lemm Joins Board of Directors
Daniel Lemm brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his appointment.
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Published 1/02/2024
Foundation Welcomes Jennifer Vickerman as a Gift Planner
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Jennifer Vickerman will be joining the Foundation as a Gift Planner.
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Published 12/20/2023
2023: A Year of Collective Collaboration
2023 was a year of collaboration. See how partnerships led to aligned action in our 2023 year in review.
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Published 12/07/2023
How to Help Your Clients Choose a Donor Advised Fund Provider
See what five factors to consider when choosing a DAF provider as well as how their services compare.
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Published 12/04/2023
Guide Your Clients’ Strategic Giving in High-income Years
Learn how bunching can be beneficial to achieving your clients’ giving and tax goals.
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Published 12/04/2023
Foundations Announce $11.6 Million in 2023 Second Round Community Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
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Published 12/01/2023
Max Foundation Trains Coaches and Educates Students on Mental Health
The Marvin family honors their loved one by starting a foundation to educate others about the importance of mental health.
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Published 11/10/2023
Local Foundation Invests in the Future of the Iron Range
The Mesabi East Foundation is investing in the future of its community by offering scholarships to graduating seniors.
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Published 11/09/2023
Foundation Welcomes Alfonso Wenker as Vice President of Community Impact
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker will be joining the Foundation in January.
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Published 11/09/2023
Five Little Known and Sometimes Misunderstood Facts about Donor Advised Funds
Learn these DAF facts to better guide your work with donors.
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Published 11/06/2023
Carrie Jo Short Transitions to New Role at the Foundation
Longtime Community Impact team leader Carrie Jo Short transitions to Investments team to support new investment portfolio project.
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Published 10/27/2023
Fall Updates from the Foundation
Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.
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Published 10/17/2023
Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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