Donor Events
Join us at Future Giving+Together Events
Our Giving+Together events bring fundholders together to gain relevant and timely insights into charitable giving while exploring key community issues from multiple perspectives. Our topics this year include housing, arts and democracy. If you are a current fundholder, please contact your philanthropic advisor to learn more or RSVP for an upcoming event. Invitations are sent via email 4-6 weeks prior to the event.
Join us at Future North Star Society Events
We host annual events for members of the North Star Society. Members of the North Star Society have included the Foundation in their wills or estate plans and are beacons of light for future generations. If you are a member of the North Star Society, please contact your philanthropic advisor to learn more about upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
Giving+Together: Democracy in Action
This event is for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests to engage with leaders who are working to ensure that democracy remains strong, inclusive and responsive to the people it serves.
Speakers include:
- Emilia Gonzalez Avaloz, Executive Director, Unidos MN
- Mukhtar Ibrahim, MBA, Principal Consultant, Sayid Group, and Founder, Sahan Journal
- Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State
- Tsega Tamene, Associate Vice President of Community Impact, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (moderator)
Event Details
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
Past Events
Morning Conversations: Activating in Critical Times
This reflective morning conversation was related to the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Activating in Critical Times blog series, which was designed for those who want to engage more deeply with their giving during this heightened need in our communities.
Giving+Together: Increasing Access to the Arts
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests to engage with changemakers who understand why protecting and investing in the arts is critical to Minnesota’s future – especially as we strive for thriving, healthy and equitable communities.
Speakers included:
- Sarah Bellamy, President at Penumbra
- John Davis, Executive Director at Warroad River Place
- Mary Anne Ligeralde Quiroz, Co-founder and Executive Director at Indigenous Roots
Event Details
Fundholder Appreciation Gathering
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Event Details
Wabasha Street Caves
Giving+Together: The Future of Housing
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests to engage with experts who are working to ensure that housing remains accessible, sustainable, and responsive to community needs.
Speakers included:
- Commissioner Jennifer Leimaile Ho at Minnesota Housing
- Chris Coleman, President & CEO at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
- Elizabeth Glidden, Deputy Executive Director at Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP)
Donor Briefing: Impact of Federal Changes to Minnesota’s Nonprofits
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders.
Giving+Together: Nonprofit Sustainability and Leadership Transitions
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Giving+Together: Food Insecurity Panel and Volunteer Opportunity
This Giving+Together event included a panel discussion on food insecurity and a volunteer activity. This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Event Details
Second Harvest Heartland
Giving+Together: Advancing Democracy and Civic Engagement
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Minnesota has long maintained a reputation for high levels of voter turnout, volunteerism and civic engagement, with many Minnesotans valuing being informed, involved and active in their community’s critical civic issues. This webinar will feature Minnesota leaders who are deeply involved in some of the issues people in our state and around the country are navigating.
From book bans and free speech to civil liberties and voter engagement, this event will offer insight into how some of Minnesota’s leading voices are ensuring we have a healthy and accessible democracy.
Joining the webinar are leaders from Black Civic Network, Gender Justice and the Loft Literary Center, who will share their perspectives on key democracy issues as well as how they and their organizations are creating greater opportunities for all Minnesotans.
Event Details
Virtual