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![The Power of Investing in Waseca](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.1-Waseca-city-hall.jpg)
Learn how one man’s generosity in Waseca strengthened his community.
MORE![Reimagining How We Support Our Community](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.1-reimagining-nonprofit-support.jpg)
2020 offers a roadmap for how to rebuild our communities in 2021.
MORE![2020: A Year Unlike Any Other](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Soomaal-House-of-Art/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Soomaal-House-006.jpg)
In the face of the challenges of 2020, we experienced unparalleled generosity from our donors and innovation from our staff as we responded quickly to meet the needs of our community.
MORE![Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Think-Small-3.2.jpg)
Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
MORE![Giving with Intention](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Where-Giving-Grows/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/WGG-donor-hero.jpg)
Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
MORE![How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dave-Jan-donors.jpg)
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
MORE![Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Theater-Mu-photo-credit-Rich-Ryan-16.9.jpg)
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
MORE![Donor Q&A: Ray](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alice-Ray-H.jpg)
A lifelong volunteer and community mentor shares his philosophy on the importance of giving.
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![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![Golden Contributions](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Dave-Jan-donors.jpg)
Donors David and Janet support essential community needs in response to COVID-19.
MORE![The CARES Act and Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Mariah.Brook.new_-2.jpg)
The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
MORE![Ways to Give During Crisis](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/CommunityInitiatives.jpg)
Not sure how to donate to COVID-19 support efforts? The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has options.
MORE![Investment Update](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alex-Rotenberger.jpg)
We tapped Alex Rotenberger, Investment Analyst, to answer your questions about our current strategies for managing our investment portfolio.
MORE![A Fund for Puerto Rico](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/ElFondo.jpg)
The donor advised fund El Fondo Boricua brings people together to support Puerto Rican communities.
MORE![A Sister's Love](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Linda-with-Carols-Photo.jpg)
Linda Turk’s love for her younger sister sparked her to establish a donor advised fund focused on mental health organizations.
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