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Published 4/06/2021
Unlimited Connection
Internet access has helped families in Rice County stay connected during the pandemic.
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Published 4/06/2021
How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
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Published 3/30/2021
Equity Inside Out: Creating an Equitable Work Environment
We share some of te ways the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation internally advocates for equity.
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Published 3/26/2021
Reflections on Minority Health Month in a COVID-19 World
The staff members of WoMN ACT reflect on the intersection of racial equity and healthcare amidst a global pandemic.
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Published 3/18/2021
Helping Your Clients Donate Life Insurance
Help your clients build their charitable legacy with donations of life insurance.
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Published 3/12/2021
Helping Families Talk About Money
Our Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps them support family giving.
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Published 3/12/2021
Helping Your Clients Talk to Their Families About Money
Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps us assist families with giving.
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Published 3/05/2021
Why Tax Time is the Right Time to Plan Your Charitable Giving
Here are six tips to consider as you think about how your charitable giving could impact your tax returns.
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Published 3/03/2021
Equity Through a Sports Lens
Learn how board member Miguel Ramos’ experiences shaped his work in diversity, equity & inclusion.
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Published 2/18/2021
Who Narrates Your Story?
Rekhet Si-Asar, executive director of In Black Ink, shares how stories humanize us and invite people in to share our world.
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Published 2/10/2021
Local Lawyer’s Passion for Education Fuels Giving
Jamie Forman gives back to help others move forward.
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Published 2/08/2021
Incorporate Giving Into Your Practice
Why now is the time to incorporate giving into your practice - with tips on how to support your clients' charitable wishes.
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Published 2/04/2021
The Power of Investing in Waseca
Learn how one man’s generosity in Waseca strengthened his community.
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Published 1/29/2021
Reimagining How We Support Our Community
2020 offers a roadmap for how to rebuild our communities in 2021.
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Published 1/27/2021
The Importance of an Eviction Moratorium
In this guest blog post, the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) explains how an eviction moratorium has helped Minnesotans keep safe and secure housing throughout the pandemic.
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Published 1/15/2021
How a Rural Attorney Built Her Practice
Attorney Abby Leach Schumaker shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.
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