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New Report Offers Vision for Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis has entered a new chapter that presents opportunities for a major renaissance. A new report, Downtown Next, aims to fuel community engagement and action.
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Millennials in particular are really about seeing an issue and getting involved and making an impact.- Sara Lueben
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Learning Collaborative - Downtown Next
Check out this video to learn more about what’s happening now with downtown Minneapolis, plans that are already underway, and new ideas for rethinking downtown as a place that works for everyone.
Communities are stronger when everyone participates in public discussion and decision-making about issues that affect their lives and our society as a whole. Explore how we partner with others to foster civic engagement, discourse, and advocacy.
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Future of Us
Our President and CEO, R.T. Rybak, was featured as part of MPR's All Things Considered series, "Future of Us.” It explores how a pandemic, a murder and a city on fire have changed us and our path forward.
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Our company partnerships help CODE42 map its generosity
We partnered with a tech company to create programs that help its employees give back to their communities.
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Kayce Ataiyero
Kayce Ataiyero is the Chief External Affairs Officer at the Joyce Foundation. Kayce connected with Chanda to discuss her journey from journalism to philanthropy and why both sectors need to create a better environment for people of color to thrive.
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A Conversation with Eric Holder
The Minneapolis Foundation was proud to be a co-sponsor of this forum at Westminster Presbyterian with former Attorney General Eric Holder.
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Trista Harris
As an author, leader, and consultant, Trista Harris helps mission-driven organizations plan for the future. Chanda and Trista discuss the current trends in the philanthropic sector, the tools of futurism, and her experiences working in nonprofits and foundations.
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Helping Florida After Hurricane Ian
Our team here at the Minneapolis Foundation has put together a list of organizations for those looking for ways to help Floridians in need.
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Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor is an author, activist, and the Founder & CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement. Chanda sat down with Susan to discuss the importance of healing from trauma and Susan's time as Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine.
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WCA FOUNDATION FALL GRANT ROUND
The WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 grant round.
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2022 Kick-Off Events
Join us as we kick off Fourth Generation’s 13th grantmaking cycle! You’ll learn about Fourth Generation’s plans for the year, what it means to be a member, and you’ll be introduced to this year’s grantmaking topic.
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Abundant Cities brings together innovators working in Minneapolis and around the country to define new visions for urban areas. Join a cohort of changemakers who will help the best new ideas become reality here in Minneapolis.
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