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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.
Published 10/09/2019
Giving+Together - Arts
Donors gathered for the latest Giving+Together event to hear from representatives from the Arts Partnership.
Published 6/14/2019
Artist Creates Legacy Donor Advised Fund
Artist Louise Harris is all in when it comes to giving, with a legacy donor advised fund in her estate plan.
Published 5/01/2019
The Nature of Giving
Donor advised fundholder Melanie Kleiss wants to preserve Minnesota land and wildlife.
Published 12/12/2018
Generations of Giving
While researching different options for opening a fund, it was important to Sally and Karen that their sons be involved.