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Published 11/10/2020
Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
Published 9/21/2020
How Four Donors Responded to the Pandemic
Donors shift their giving to meet community needs.
Published 9/10/2020
Changing the Narratives of Black, Indigenous & People of Color Through Art
The Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition discusses the role performing arts plays in social change.
Published 8/18/2020
Donor Q&A: Ray
A lifelong volunteer and community mentor shares his philosophy on the importance of giving.
Published 8/10/2020
How Caroline and Aurea Learn From Each Other
A beautiful relationship between a donor advised fundholder and her advisor is the gift that keeps on giving.
Published 7/15/2020
Donor’s Early Years Laid Groundwork for Giving
This local business leader lives out lessons of hard work, generosity and volunteerism.
Published 5/22/2020
Golden Contributions
Donors David and Janet support essential community needs in response to COVID-19.
Published 4/28/2020
The CARES Act and Charitable Giving
The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
Published 2/01/2020
A Fund for Puerto Rico
The donor advised fund El Fondo Boricua brings people together to support Puerto Rican communities.
Published 1/03/2020
A Sister's Love
Linda Turk’s love for her younger sister sparked her to establish a donor advised fund focused on mental health organizations.
Published 12/13/2019
Amplify Your Charitable Giving
Enhance your charitable giving impact with these questions to guide your year-end giving.
Published 12/13/2019
Exploring Pathways to Mental Health
Donors joined the conversation about mental health at the October 2019 Giving+Together event.