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![Art In This Present Moment Grants Announced](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/AICHO/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/DSC01701-copy.jpg)
Funding recognizes Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous and people of color artists and their work created at the intersection of cultural art and activism.
MORE![Board Feature: Jacy Grais](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.8-Jacy-Grais-headshot.jpg)
Learn how attorney Jacy Grais uses her role as a volunteer to inspire others to give.
MORE![Capacity for Change](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Joe-Lee-Headshot-square.jpg)
Get to know Dr. Joseph Lee and how he creates a more diverse landscape around addiction and mental health at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
MORE![Working with Nonprofits - An Auditor’s Perspective](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.5-Advisor-Cathy-Lydon-headshot-square.jpg)
Learn how auditor Cathy Lydon works with nonprofits and her tips for choosing an accountant.
MORE![Strengthening Client Relationships](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.7-Paul-Dadlez-headshot-16.9.jpg)
Learn how financial advisor Paul Dadlez partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to better support his clients in their giving.
MORE![Investing in Local Entrepreneurs](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/business-transition-private-stock.jpg)
Learn how a Program Related Investment helped one entrepreneur support his dreams of being a business owner.
MORE![The Role of Investments 101](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.7-stewardship-sign.jpg)
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation deploys values-aligned practices to manage our investment portfolio.
MORE![Unique Partnership Provides Stability for Families Experiencing Homelessness](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.6-Intefaith-Action-Project-Home.jpg)
Through an innovative partnership forged during the pandemic, Interfaith Action’s Project Home is housing families in Ramsey County.
MORE![Residents Share Perceptions of Living in Saint Paul & the East Metro](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/What-We-Do/East-Metro-Pulse/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/East-Metro-Pulse-Volume-3-Cover-photo-16.9.jpg)
The third volume of the East Metro Pulse collects responses from more than 3,100 residents on the health and vitality of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.
MORE![Why I Partner with a Community Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.6-Jacqui-Dorsey-headshot.jpg)
Attorney Jacqui Dorsey shares five reasons she values her work with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
MORE![How to Donate Crops and Other Farm Assets](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/farm-donors.jpg)
Learn how giving crops, farm equipment or livestock can allow farmers to support nonprofits they care about.
MORE![How to Partner with the Foundation to Support Your Nonprofit Clients](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.5-Advisor-Cathy-Lydon-headshot-square.jpg)
Learn audit director Cathy Lydon’s tips for fellow advisors when working with nonprofits.
MORE![Redefining What Equity Looks Like](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alex-West-Steinman.png)
Entrepreneur and Foundation Board Member Alex West Steinman is embracing equity and accessibility with her work.
MORE![The Gift of Cryptocurrency](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/virtual-currency-donor.jpg)
Here’s how to make virtual currency part of your charitable giving plan.
MORE![Honoring Kao Ly Ilean Her's Legacy](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Ilean-Her-Endowment-story.jpg)
Hnub Tshiab - Hmong Women Achieving Together honors one of its founders by establishing an endowment fund.
MORE![How Gifts of Retirement Assets Can Support Your Nonprofit](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/charitable-remainder-trust-donor.jpg)
Learn how your nonprofit can work with donors to establish a charitable remainder trust that will support your organization for years to come.
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