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Published 11/03/2022
Turning Rental Property into a Charitable Gift
Fundholder KJ turned her rental property into funding to support her favorite causes through a donation to her donor advised fund.
Published 10/31/2022
Creating a Greater Minnesota for Our Youth
Here are three ways you can improve the opportunity gap for Minnesota’s youth.
Published 9/29/2022
Donating Retirement Assets
Here are three common ways donors can give retirement assets to the causes they care about.
Published 9/27/2022
Lifelines for Families of Healthcare Workers
The Frontline Families Fund provides support to families of frontline workers who died of COVID-19.
Published 9/15/2022
I So Appreciate You! is Back with Season 2
Tune in to Season 2 of the I So Appreciate You! Podcast with co-hosts Nadege Souvenir & Melanie Hoffert.
Published 9/12/2022
Frogtown Farm: An Urban Oasis
Frogtown Farm is an urban farming oasis located in Saint Paul, consisting of over 5 acres of green space, including wildflowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Watch the video to hear from Frogtown Farm staff and board members.
Published 9/08/2022
Art In This Present Moment Grants Announced
Funding recognizes Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous and people of color artists and their work created at the intersection of cultural art and activism.
Published 8/17/2022
Board Feature: Jacy Grais
Learn how attorney Jacy Grais uses her role as a volunteer to inspire others to give.
Published 7/22/2022
Capacity for Change
Get to know Dr. Joseph Lee and how he creates a more diverse landscape around addiction and mental health at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
Published 7/11/2022
Working with Nonprofits - An Auditor’s Perspective
Learn how auditor Cathy Lydon works with nonprofits and her tips for choosing an accountant.
Published 7/08/2022
Strengthening Client Relationships
Learn how financial advisor Paul Dadlez advises Individually Managed Funds with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to better support his clients in their giving.
Published 6/30/2022
Investing in Local Entrepreneurs
Learn how a Program Related Investment helped one entrepreneur support his dreams of being a business owner.