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Advancing Equity Through Advocacy
In 2025, our legislative agenda focuses on critical issues such as education, economic mobility, and protecting our democracy. Read this story to learn more.
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The State of Minnesota Nonprofits
Watch this video to learn about new insights into Minnesota's nonprofit landscape.
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A Message from Our CEO
We can’t know what we will face over the next century, or even the next few years. What we do know is that none of us can, or should, shoulder the challenges alone, which means we need to continue to grow our generous community.
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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Ways to Help the People of Ukraine
Our team here at the Minneapolis Foundation has put together a list of organizations for those looking to give or take action in support of Ukraine.
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Welcoming Afghan Refugees to Minnesota
Promoting collective action to drive change is at the heart of the Minneapolis Foundation’s mission. So, last August, when many of us saw the images of tens of thousands of Afghan citizens fleeing their homeland in fear of the new Taliban regime, we knew we needed to act.
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Reflections on My First Few Weeks
Meet the new Program Director of Economic Ecosystem grantmaking at The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation, Maya Beecham. In this post Maya looks back at her start with the Phillips Foundation and how she got to where she is now.
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Black leaders working to change Minnesota philanthropy
After George Floyd’s murder, a new philanthropic collective, including the Minneapolis Foundation's Chief Impact Officer and Senior Vice President Chanda Smith Baker, formed to raise $25 million to combat anti-Blackness in Minnesota.
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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.
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The Power of Being Seen
The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota honored our Chief Impact Officer, Chanda Smith Baker, with the 2021 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change Award. Chanda’s acceptance speech inspired us, and so we wanted to share it with you.
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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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The Arc Toward Justice
Westminster Town Hall Forum presents a special series of talks by racial justice leaders, addressing social and systemic change in the year since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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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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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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