Events
Upcoming Events
Giving+Together: Increasing Access to the Arts
This event is 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 include:
- 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
Interact Gallery
Minnesota Farmfest
Stop by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation booth (#3505) in the Ag Tents!
Event Details
Redwood County, MN
August 5-7, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minnesota Farmfest
Stop by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation booth (#3505) in the Ag Tents!
Event Details
Redwood County, MN
August 5-7, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minnesota Farmfest
Stop by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation booth (#3505) in the Ag Tents!
Event Details
Redwood County, MN
August 5-7, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Words that work in major and planned gifts fundraising: Statistical analysis of the words and phrases that encourage planned giving
This event is for nonprofit endowment fundholders.
Speaker: Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®, Texas Tech University
Event Details
10 - 11 a.m., Zoom Webinar
Morning Conversations: Activating in Critical Times
Join us for a reflective morning conversation related to the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Activating in Critical Times blog series. This virtual gathering is designed for fundholders and others who want to engage more deeply with their giving during this time of heightened need in our communities.
You'll hear from Foundation leaders, Alfonso Wenker, Senior Vice President of Community Impact, and Jeremy Wells, Senior Vice President of Philanthropic Services, as they guide us through key takeaways from the blog series. Together, we'll explore your questions, share insights and open a space for thoughtful conversation with others eager to give in this time.
Whether you're seeking clarity around your giving priorities or looking to better understand how the Foundation can support your goals, we hope you'll start your day with us.
Event Details
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting
Women of Faith in Philanthropy: A Discussion
This Philanthropy in Your Practice event is for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation professional advisors to deepen their understanding of how faith, values and identity inform philanthropic decisions – especially among women clients.
Speakers include:
- Jacy Grais, Community volunteer and philanthropist
- Nausheena Hussain, Principal of Nissa Consulting
- Elder Suzanne Kelly, CEO, Minnesota Council of Churches
- Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa, CFRE, Gift Planner (moderator)
This event is for our professional advisor network.
Event Details
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
Giving+Together: Democracy in Action
This event is for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Event Details
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
Five Foolproof Steps to Every Non-Cash Gift
This event is for nonprofit endowment fundholders.
Speaker: Dana Holt, JD RICP AEP® CAP®, CEO & Philanthropic Strategist, Holt Consulting, LLC
Event Details
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Zoom Webinar
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Past Events
Twin Cities Pride Parade
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation proudly marched in the 2025 parade!
Minnesota Aurora FC Game
Sponsored by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
Pecha Kucha: Ideas to Grow Your Business and Happy Hour
Professional advisors joined us for a lively, fast-paced event where fellow advisors shared bold ideas, real-world insights, and creative strategies in Pecha Kucha style – a presentation format that kept things moving with 20 slides shown for just 20 seconds each. After the presentations, attendees engaged in structured networking before happy hour and continued conversation.
Fundholder Appreciation Gathering
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders and their guests.
Event Details
Wabasha Street Caves
Philanthropy In Your Practice: How to Maximize Income and Tax Planning with Charitable Remainder Trusts
In this Philanthropy in Your Practice event, attendees heard from Dana Holt, JD RICP AEP® CAP®, CEO & Philanthropic Strategist, Holt Consulting, LLC; Kyle Wesely, CPA, Wesely & Wesely, CPAs; and Mariah Brook, Director of Gift Planning, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, on how Charitable Remainder Trusts may benefit their clients. Our panel of experts shared case studies of the most common ways CRTs are being used today.
Watch the webinar recording
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)
East Metro Pulse Volume 4 Launch
This launch invited individuals from nonprofits, education and government to learn how to use community informed data to drive decisions in their work.
Annual Investment Briefing
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation speakers:
- Shannon O'Leary, Chief Investment Officer
- Ashley Gam, AVP Director of Investments
- Alex Rotenberger, Senior Investment Analyst
This event was for our nonprofit endowment fundholders.
Learn about our endowment services
Donor Briefing: Impact of Federal Changes to Minnesota’s Nonprofits
This event was for Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation fundholders.