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Published 12/18/2024
2024: A Year of Partnership and Innovation
In 2024 we worked closely with various community partners such as nonprofit organizations, fundholders and fellow foundations to continue envisioning an equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive.
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Published 12/02/2024
Foundations Announce $10.3 Million in 2024 Second-Round Community Grants
Grants will provide crucial funding resources to community organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
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Published 11/13/2024
Sara Ochs: Bridging Theater and Music in a New Artistic Journey
Sara Ochs is a multidisciplinary theater artist and songwriter. With support from Art in This Present Moment, Sara will be exploring her talents as a songwriter, writing new music and potentially a one woman play.
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Published 11/01/2024
Staging Community: Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Local Theater
Learn how you can go from audience to advocate by supporting organizations like Exposed Brick Theatre.
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Published 10/24/2024
Mother and Son Duet Bridges the Gap Between Old and New
Mothers often have close relationships with their sons, but in the case of Maria Biagetti Cortez and Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti, that bond is deeply immersed in their culture and music.
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Published 10/22/2024
2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota Honorees
Congratulations to these Minnesota nonprofit organizations recognized for their strong histories of innovation and community problem solving.
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Published 10/17/2024
How to Help Your Clients Choose a Donor Advised Fund Provider
See what five factors to consider when helping your clients choose a DAF provider and how provider services compare.
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Published 10/11/2024
A Family Tradition of Giving Back
Learn how fundholder Sarah Lang and her sons are continuing to follow in her family’s footsteps of charitable giving.
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Published 10/10/2024
Net Unrealized Appreciation: An Underused Tax Strategy for Reducing Employer Stock Taxes
Help your clients retire smarter by leveraging their net unrealized appreciation with their donor advised fund.
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Published 10/09/2024
Philanthropic Power: Couple’s Fund Drives Change in Youth and Housing Sectors
Learn how Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to support youth and family causes.
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Published 10/04/2024
Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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Published 10/04/2024
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2024 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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