Events and Seminars for Professional Advisors

Throughout the year, The Minneapolis Foundation hosts seminars on a variety of topics relating to charitable and estate planning for continuing education credit. The Foundation partners with experts in the field to deliver these seminars for professional advisors. We also host events to which you can bring your clients.
 
We also host a variety of community events on critical issues, strategic philanthropy, and more. You are invited to join us, and to bring any of your clients who might benefit or otherwise be interested in the topic.

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Past seminars for professional advisors have included (among other topics):

  • From Ideas to Impact:Changing the World Through Philanthropy
    The President of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's U.S. Program, Allan Golston, spoke about the foundation's work in education and the need to establish measurable goals.
  • Charitable Giving & You (the advisor): What you need to know about philanthropic planning
    CE-Accredited. Great for anyone new to their profession and for those who want to learn more about the role of philanthropy in wealth management.
  • Thoughtful Wealth Transfer
    John Fulton, founder and president of Legacy Financial, presented this seminar for individuals, families, and their estate planning advisors on strategies for transferring both assets and values to one's heirs.
  • Estate Planning that Endures in Times of Change
    This seminar offered tools and strategies for flexible estate planning that can withstand changes in the economy, the law, and a client's individual or family circumstances.
  • Charitable Giving and the Role of the Community Foundation
    An introduction to The Minneapolis Foundation for financial, legal, and tax advisors professionals who work with charitable clients.
  • Return on Investment: The economic impact of venture capital and nonprofits
    Two local experts discuss their perspectives on the impact that venture capital investments and nonprofit have on our local and regional economy. Featured speakers: Kate Barr, executive director, Community Loan Technologies, and Rick Brimacomb, partner, Sherpa Partners.

Got a great idea?

Let us know if you have an idea for a seminar on charitable giving or if philanthropy might be a good fit for a seminar you're producing -- we're happy to participate as panelists or speakers.
 
 
 
 
Coffee and Answers
a breakfast networking series
for professional advisors
 
Join us to learn more about community issues and philanthropic solutions for your clients.
 
Representatives from more than 50 local financial, legal, and tax firms have attended these small, informal networking and informational sessions. We've had guest speakers, in-house experts, and frank discussion on a range of topics including:
  • socially-responsible investment
  • estate planning
  • youth violence prevention
  • immigration
Read what local professional advisors say about Coffee & Answers.
  
 
 
 
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