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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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What Philanthropy Means to Our Family
One of our donors, Carole Lee Randall, and her son Mike recently teamed up with us to record a StoryCorps conversation about what philanthropy means to their family.
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A Seat at the Table with Chanda Smith Baker
Our Chief Impact Officer and Senior Vice President, Chanda Smith Baker, joined Rolling Out to talk about diversity and what it takes for people of color to earn a seat at the table.
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Tim Giago, trailblazing Native American journalist, dies
Tim Giago, was the founder of the first independently owned Native American newspaper in the country. His leadership influenced the creation of the Native American Journalist Association Fund at the Minneapolis Foundation.
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2021-2022 Annual Report
In our Annual Report, you’ll get a sense of how we approach our work—using not just grantmaking, but advocacy, research, and more as we partner with people throughout our community to take on our biggest challenges.
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The Arc Toward Justice
The latest Westminster Town Hall Forum looked at where we stand two years since George Floyd’s murder and was moderated by our Chief Impact Officer and Senior Vice President, Chanda Smith Baker.
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Adair Mosley
Adair Mosley is the president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities. Chanda and Adair share their thoughts on the ins and outs of leadership, why community engagement never stops, and what it means to meet the moment.
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Robert Ashcraft
Dr. Robert Ashcraft is the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Executive Director at Arizona State University. Chanda connected with Robert to talk about nonprofit leadership, community building, and the direction of philanthropy.
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A Family Takes Action for Hunger Relief
When it comes to a generational issue like hunger, generational giving can make a major impact. The Jones family is a great example of how families can come together to make a difference.
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Minnesota foundations’ giving remains high
According to a new survey, Minnesota foundation grants are estimated to stay nearly flat in 2022, but at a level 22% higher than 2019.
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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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