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Published 1/15/2025
President & CEO Eric Jolly Announces 2025 Retirement
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation since 2015, will retire midyear. Read his letter to the community.
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Published 1/08/2025
We’re Moving in 2025
On January 21, 2025, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation will relocate to Osborn370, a dynamic hub of innovation and diversity in downtown Saint Paul.
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Published 1/08/2025
Foundation Welcomes Susie Brown as Managing Director, Client Foundations
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Susie Brown will join the Foundation as Managing Director, Client Foundations.
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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 9/06/2024
Engaging Communities for Change Through Grantmaking
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is partnering with nonprofits, donors and anti-racism advocates to make a better Minnesota in this video with President and CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
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Published 6/25/2024
Foundations Announce $8.7 Million in 2024 First-Round Community Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
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Published 4/18/2024
Rhonda Cox Promoted to VP of People and Culture
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Rhonda Cox has been promoted to the position of Vice President of People and Culture.
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Published 3/11/2024
Continuing Collaboration in 2024
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is working with community partners and welcoming new staff in this video.
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Published 2/05/2024
Foundation Welcomes Tsega Tamene as Senior Director of Community Impact
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Tsega Tamene will be joining the Foundation as Senior Director of Community Impact.
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Published 2/02/2024
Foundation Selected as Grantmaking Partner
Kari Onyancha hired by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support new relationship
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Published 1/11/2024
Daniel Lemm Joins Board of Directors
Daniel Lemm brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his appointment.
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Published 1/02/2024
Foundation Welcomes Jennifer Vickerman as a Gift Planner
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Jennifer Vickerman will be joining the Foundation as a Gift Planner.
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