“It Is So Worth It.” How This Regional Funder Shares Power Through Partner-Led Grantmaking

“It Is So Worth It.” How This Regional Funder Shares Power Through Partner-Led Grantmaking

Most of the Bush Foundation’s grantmaking dollars flow through an array of community regranting partners. We chat with its leaders about this maximalist power-sharing approach, tips for aspiring practitioners and much more.

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A Cross-Sector Coalition Raises Nearly $1 Billion to Tackle Racial Wealth Inequality in the Twin Cities

A Cross-Sector Coalition Raises Nearly $1 Billion to Tackle Racial Wealth Inequality in the Twin Cities

In its mission to take on stubborn racial wealth divides in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the GroundBreak initiative has the backing of partners spanning philanthropy, the private sector and government. Here’s a closer look.

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How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

RBC Wealth Management’s philanthropic foundation frequently awards grants in the Minneapolis area. Here’s a look at how the RBC Foundation gives locally in Minnesota.

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Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

To guide Minnesota grantseekers, here are three important things to know about the Minneapolis Foundation and how this community foundation approaches philanthropy.

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A Look at the Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment to Minnesota

A Look at the Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment to Minnesota

Medtronic is a global medical technology company that engages in philanthropy all around the world. But here’s a look at how the Medtronic Foundation supports local organizations around its Minneapolis headquarters.

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A Look at the McKnight Foundation’s Domestic Grantmaking in Minnesota

A Look at the McKnight Foundation’s Domestic Grantmaking in Minnesota

The McKnight Foundation is an international grantmaker, but it also funds extensively in Minnesota, where it’s based. Here’s a look at this funder’s domestic grantmaking in the Upper Midwest.

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Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

General Mills is a major international company with over 100 food brands under its belt. This is an especially good corporate funder to know in Minneapolis, where its world headquarters is located.

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Four Reasons Why Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

Four Reasons Why Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation does not have a website and rarely makes the news, but there are plenty of reasons Minnesota nonprofits should keep it on their radar.

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Getting to Know the Corporate Giving of the Cargill Foundation in Minnesota

Getting to Know the Corporate Giving of the Cargill Foundation in Minnesota

Here are a few things to know about the Cargill Foundation, a corporate grantmaker, and its local giving strategy in the Upper Midwest.

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A Look at the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

A Look at the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

Organizations in the Twin Cities area should be aware of the Butler Family Foundation and its accessible community grants program. Here are some key details to consider.

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Spirit of Adventure: A Local Funder Helps Girls Chart Their Course

Spirit of Adventure: A Local Funder Helps Girls Chart Their Course

The Ann Bancroft Foundation in Minnesota was founded by an accomplished polar explorer and has a novel girl-focused grantmaking model. How does it help young people access diverse new experiences, and how is it evolving in 2019?

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Guided by its Attorneys, a Corporate Law Firm Supports Local Communities

Guided by its Attorneys, a Corporate Law Firm Supports Local Communities

The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation, an international law firm based in Minnesota, supports the communities where its lawyers work—in a variety of ways. We take a quick look at its grantmaking, local employee engagement, and pro bono legal services.

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