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New Giving Circle Channels IRAs Into Local Change
When members of our newest giving circle first came together, most had never met. But they had a few things in common: A love of learning, a curiosity about collaborative grantmaking, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) they wanted to use for good.
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The size and sophistication of the Minneapolis Foundation is unique. There are times when the Foundation is the only one in town that can solve a problem or provide a solution for a client.- Sarah Duniway
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Hunger is Here. Don't Look Away.
This year, as many of us gather around full tables, far too many of our neighbors are unsure where their next meal will come from. The good news? Every one of us can make a real, immediate difference.
Explore how we partner with generous individuals, families, and businesses to drive positive change on the causes they care about—in Minnesota and around the world.
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Hunger is Here. Don’t Look Away.
This year, as many of us gather around full tables, far too many of our neighbors are unsure where their next meal will come from. The good news? Every one of us can make a real, immediate difference.
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New Giving Circle Channels IRAs Into Local Change
When members of our newest giving circle first came together, most had never met. But they had a few things in common: A love of learning, a curiosity about collaborative grantmaking, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) they wanted to use for good.
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It’s Time to Flip the Script on Year-End Planning
Don’t wait for your clients to ask. Start a conversation about giving. At the Minneapolis Foundation, we’re ready to help—with talking points, giving tools, and expert support tailored to your clients’ goals.
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Donor Advised Funds & Community-Driven Giving with Chris Beach
Chris Beach, Senior Vice President at the Minneapolis Foundation, joins hosts Camille Pearson-Walz and Kristi Ackley for an engaging conversation about donor-advised funds and their growing impact on the philanthropic landscape.
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CEO and wife donate $250K to help pay for mental health costs of workers’ children
Russ and Trish Becker donated $250,000 to help start an employee-assistance fund at APi Group this spring.
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Giving with a Learning Mindset
For some fundholders at the Minneapolis Foundation, grantmaking is a simple matter of clicking a button in our online portal to support causes they care about. For others, it’s a much more hands-on experience.
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Lathrop GPM: Advising for Good
For the attorneys at this firm, connecting clients with first-class philanthropic solutions is just part of the job.
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Thinking Outside the Box with Illiquid Assets
With a Donor Advised Fund at the Minneapolis Foundation, you can leverage all kinds of gifts—not just cash—to provide financial support to the nonprofits that align with your values and passions.
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Professional Advisors Hold the Key
The need is urgent. The resources exist. And professional advisors are the bridge between them. The question isn’t whether your clients care about making an impact. They do. The question is whether they’re being given the tools, inspiration, and leadership they need to act in meaningful ways.
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Whether you’re ready to establish a fund or give to a collective effort, we’re here to help you drive positive change on causes you care about. As a community foundation, we create pathways for you to learn, connect with others, and bring your charitable goals to life.
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