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Published 6/09/2023
Five Tips for Researching Nonprofit Organizations to Support
These tips provide a useful guide for donors choosing to make a first-time gift to an organization.
Published 5/24/2023
Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Community Grants
Grants will support community organizations as they work to launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.
Published 5/17/2023
How Community Partners Shaped A Local Grant Program
Learn how a partnership between the Foundation and technical assistance partners supports East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program applicants and recipients.
Published 5/05/2023
Spring Updates from the Foundation
In this video message, former President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., shares how the Foundation acts as a connector to advance work in Minnesota.
Published 5/01/2023
Combining Community Service and Sports to Shape Future Leaders
Mario & Sparkle Wimberly are using futsal as a way to build future community leaders through SOL of the Cities.
Published 4/27/2023
Faithful Investing: How Advisors Can Better Work with Muslim Donors
Learn how investment advisor and senior financial planner Fatima Iqbal uses Islamic guidelines to assist Muslim clients, and how the Foundation partners with the Muslim American Society of Minnesota.
Published 4/26/2023
Qualified Charitable Distributions: New Provisions from SECURE Act 2.0
You can help your clients make the most out of their retirement account gifts with legislative changes to the rules on charitable giving.
Published 4/17/2023
Building Capacity and Nonprofit Leadership with the Management Improvement Fund
Learn how the Management Improvement Fund helps small and midsize nonprofit organizations build and grow their capacity.
Published 4/10/2023
Creating More Space for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Learn what OutFront Minnesota is doing to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the state.
Published 4/06/2023
Board Feature: Kathy Tunheim
Learn how CEO and Principal of Tunheim, Kathy Tunheim, is forging diverse and inclusive relationships with her staff, clients and community.
Published 3/28/2023
Courageously Leading Civic Participation
Nonprofit TakeAction Minnesota is using its platform to create social and civic change.
Published 3/09/2023
Great Places to Have Your Next Client Meeting
Here’s a list of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ owned coffee shops and eateries to visit.