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Published 12/01/2022

Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural

The 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.

Published 11/21/2022

Real Estate Donation Offers One Donor New Ways to Support Human Rights

Learn how fundholder Dick Senese turned his property into gifts for his favorite causes with a real estate donation to his donor advised fund.

Published 11/15/2022

Exploring Your Clients’ Giving Options: A Donor Advised Fund Versus a Private Foundation

Compare the benefits and responsibilities of two popular charitable giving vehicles your clients may be considering.

Published 11/03/2022

Turning Rental Property into a Charitable Gift

Fundholder KJ turned her rental property into funding to support her favorite causes through a donation to her donor advised fund.

Published 10/31/2022

Creating a Greater Minnesota for Our Youth

Here are three ways you can improve the opportunity gap for Minnesota’s youth.

Published 9/29/2022

Donating Retirement Assets

Here are three common ways donors can give retirement assets to the causes they care about.

Published 9/27/2022

Lifelines for Families of Healthcare Workers

The Frontline Families Fund provides support to families of frontline workers who died of COVID-19.

Published 9/15/2022

I So Appreciate You! is Back with Season 2

Tune in to Season 2 of the I So Appreciate You! Podcast with co-hosts Nadege Souvenir & Melanie Hoffert.

Published 9/12/2022

Frogtown Farm: An Urban Oasis

Frogtown 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.