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The Foundation’s Chief Marketing Officer responds to colorblind comments on social media.
MORE2022 was a hybrid year for many of us. The Foundation adapted to new challenges and expanded the way we support nonprofits with our grantmaking and our donors with their giving.
MOREJoin us in welcoming Nausheena Hussain, Richard Senese, Ph.D., and Bo Thao-Urabe to our board of directors.
MOREIndigo is a Hmong girl group created by Lucy Vang, Nancy Thor and Alexis Vang, whose goal is to shine light on their community through music and dance.
MOREThe Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural in Duluth visually tells the story of a community and the descendants of Chief Buffalo, remembered as a prominent figure in northern Minnesota.
MORELearn how fundholder Dick Senese turned his property into gifts for his favorite causes with a real estate donation to his donor advised fund.
MORECompare the benefits and responsibilities of two popular charitable giving vehicles your clients may be considering.
MOREFundholder KJ turned her rental property into funding to support her favorite causes through a donation to her donor advised fund.
MOREHere are three ways you can improve the opportunity gap for Minnesota’s youth.
MORENonprofit Strategies Manager Elizabeth McCray breaks down the three most common ways donors can give retirement assets to the causes they care about.
MOREThe Frontline Families Fund provides support to families of frontline workers who died of COVID-19.
MORETune in to Season 2 of the I So Appreciate You! Podcast with co-hosts Nadege Souvenir & Melanie Hoffert.
MOREFrogtown Farm is an urban farming oasis located in Saint Paul, consisting of over 5 acres of green space, including wildflowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Watch the video to hear from Frogtown Farm staff and board members.
MOREFunding recognizes Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous and people of color artists and their work created at the intersection of cultural art and activism.
MORELegacy letters provide a peek at the past and a direction for the future.
MORELearn how attorney Jacy Grais uses her role as a volunteer to inspire others to give.
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