Responsive Philanthropy
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Philanthropy in Focus
We're looking back at podcast guests whose work is centered around transforming systems and thinking critically about the power of philanthropy. Hear insights from our episodes featuring Jen Ford Reedy, Toya Randall, Isaiah Oliver, Vu Le, and Shannon Smith Jones.
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When we see people, and we invest in them, and we understand that their expertise combined with our expertise makes our community better, we do better.- Chanda Smith Baker
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The Ames Fund: A lasting legacy in Northfield
The Ames Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation was created to invest in the health, well-being, and vibrancy of the community of Northfield, Minnesota. The Minneapolis Foundation served as the philanthropic advisor by researching and articulating the issues and needs of the community.
Philanthropy must invest in solutions that are driven by community voices and the increasingly interconnected nature of our community. Explore how we’re working to be responsive rather than prescriptive in our work.
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Decolonizing Wealth
This book by Edgar Villanueva gives a provocative analysis of the racist colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and offers practical advice on how anyone can be a healer.
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Jen Ford Reedy
The Bush Foundation’s President shares her thoughts about philanthropy’s role in transforming systems and the art of philanthropic strategy.
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Toya Randall
The philanthropist and writer reflects on what it means to be a person of color working in philanthropy, and the benefits and challenges of being proximate to community challenges.
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Fourth Generation Awards $80,000 in Economic Justice Grants
Funding will support eight local groups that are working on the group’s chosen community issue of the year.
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Graze 4 Good Virtual Event Series
Graze 4 Good is a unique fundraiser that pairs the Twin Cities’ vibrant food community with emerging philanthropists eager to make a difference, all in support of Fourth Generation.
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Giving More by Giving Together
Dig into the concept of giving circles, groups formed by ordinary people who pool their financial resources to give in ways that reflect their priorities.
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OneMPLS Rebuild: Friends of the Global Market
In October 2020, the OneMPLS Fund awarded grants to BIPOC-owned businesses grappling with the dual crises of COVID-19 and the killing of George Floyd. Learn more about one grant recipient, Friends of the Global Market.
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Community Resilience Supported by the OneMPLS Fund
Since its inception in 2018, the OneMPLS Fund has enabled people and businesses to respond quickly and flexibly to community needs.
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Isaiah Oliver
The Flint, Mich. foundation leader explains the support systems that help him lead and how philanthropy needs to evolve to stay relevant.
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When a critical issue emerges, the OneMPLS Fund enables our community to join forces and respond nimbly. Learn more about how it works, the grantees it has supported, and how you can become a part of its impact.
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