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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
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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Published 8/29/2024
Minnesota Couple’s Donor Advised Fund Cultivates a Brighter Future
Learn how Scott and Holly are transforming lives and landscapes with their charitable giving.
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Published 8/27/2024
Is a Donor Advised Fund with a Community Foundation Right For You?
Answers to the following six questions will determine if a donor advised fund may be right for you.
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Published 8/26/2024
The Charitable Gift of Life Insurance
Create a charitable legacy by donating a gift of life insurance.
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Published 8/23/2024
How A Legacy Letter Can Deepen Family Relationships
Legacy letters provide a peek at the past and a direction for the future.
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Published 7/24/2024
Giving with Intention
Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
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Published 6/06/2024
Why Nonprofits Deserve Your Continued Support
Learn why supporting nonprofits now is more crucial than ever.
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Published 6/05/2024
GIVING WoMN: Fueling Change Through Collective Giving
Learn how one group of women are transforming how they support community.
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Published 5/22/2024
Giving Stories: Donor's Future Fund Will Support Causes for Years to Come
Learn how Connie Roehrich plans to support her favorite causes with a future fund.
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Published 5/22/2024
Donating Stock to Support Your Favorite Charities
Did you know that donating stock can grow your charitable impact and support your favorite nonprofit organizations?
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Published 4/30/2024
Top 5 Reasons to Partner with a Community Foundation
Here are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach your charitable giving goals.
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Published 4/26/2024
Investing in the Legacy of the Saint Paul Public Library
Learn how one couple’s gift of real estate will support young library patrons for future generations.
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Published 4/19/2024
Donor Advised Funds 101 - An Introduction to DAFs
Here are answers to your common questions about donor advised funds (DAFs), a popular approach to charitable giving.
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Published 4/16/2024
Benefits of Donating a Business or Donating Private Stock
Considering a business transition? Here’s why you should consider making charitable giving part of any business exit plan.
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Published 3/26/2024
How to Turn a Successful Year into Giving
Learn how stock options, executive pay and other compensation could be part of your giving plan.
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