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![Donors Making an Impact on Their Communities](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Noonan-Family-16.9.png)
See how some of our donors have chosen to make an impact, and learn a few ways you can shape your future giving plans.
MORE![Donated Real Estate into Community Resources](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Lisa-and-Jerry-OBrien-in-front-of-artwork.jpg)
Learn how Lisa and Jerry O'Brien turned their condominium into continuous support for their favorite causes.
MORE![Charitable Giving Legislation in the News](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.8-In-the-news.jpg)
Our response to the proposed Accelerating Charitable Giving (ACE) Act
MORE![Beyond ESG: Sustainable Investment](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Manidoo-Ogitigaan-AITPM/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/AITPM_Laban-23.jpg)
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary participated in a global panel discussion on sustainable investment trends.
MORE![Gift Bunching: A Way to Maximize Your Charitable Impact](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/20279/Jeremy-Wells-2018_191031_170647.jpg)
With a technique known as gift bunching, you can maintain your charitable impact while realizing potential tax benefits.
MORE![Three Questions to Ask When Developing Your Charitable Giving Plan](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/giving-plan-older-adult.png)
Determine the best way to achieve your charitable vision.
MORE![Local Experts Share Findings on Age-Related Health Inequities](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/non-cash-charitable-gifts.jpg)
Three nonprofit partners share insights about health equity in the age of COVID-19, and the role the pandemic has played in exacerbating disparities faced by older adults.
MORE![Gifts of Grain](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.6-grain-bin.jpg)
Here’s how one Minnesota farmer turned his crops into resources for the community.
MORE![Creating a Charitable Giving Legacy](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/retained-life-estate-donor.jpg)
Here are a few ways you can achieve your long-term philanthropic goals.
MORE![Values-based Investing: What It Is and How We Do It](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/AITPM-Chief-Buffalo-Mural/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/duluth-mural-closeup-4.jpg)
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
MORE![The State of Higher Education](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.4-Higher-education.jpg)
In this Giving+Together event recap, three nonprofit partners share the importance of investing in higher education to support low-income, BIPOC & new American students.
MORE![Three Generations of Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Christine-Noonan-headshot-for-web.jpg)
Christine Noonan shares how giving has become a family tradition.
MORE![How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Penumbra-Theatre/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Penumbra-010.jpg)
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
MORE![Helping Families Talk About Money](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.3-Family-philanthropy.png)
Our Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps them support family giving.
MORE![Why Tax Time is the Right Time to Plan Your Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/tax-season-header.jpg)
Here are six tips to consider as you think about how your charitable giving could impact your tax returns.
MORE![Local Lawyer’s Passion for Education Fuels Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Jamie-Forman.jpg)
Jamie Forman gives back to help others move forward.
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