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Performing Philanthropy
Sarah Lutman is a St. Paul-based independent consultant and writer for clients in the cultural, media and philanthropic sectors.
At a major Minneapolis conference, leaders explore how opera organizations can better represent the cultures within their communities.
The pandemic revealed deep disparities in access to computers and broadband, which must be addressed in a digital-first society.
Participatory processes are on the rise, helping accelerate inclusion and increase transparency within nonprofits.
Key U.S. senators want to require that gifts to donor-advised funds be transferred more quickly to nonprofits. But some charities oppose the legislation.
The pandemic's widespread harm prompted funders to give nonprofits greater flexibility. Now foundations are pledging to make those relationship changes permanent.
The upheavals of 2020 revealed a serious underinvestment in management training and HR competency within nonprofits.
Tonya Allen says she's looking to get into some "good trouble" in her new foundation role.
Financial literacy training helps people with low and unstable incomes chart their own destiny.
The downpour of human needs that's surfaced in 2020 is challenging foundations to spend more of their asset bases.
Dynamic Gloria Perez leverages foundation assets to boost the economic status of women and amplify their voices.
Minnesota nonprofits are reeling as they call off annual events that build community and raise money.
Nonprofits should play a bigger role in adopting best practices to address the climate crisis.
Kate Barr of Propel Nonprofits says organizations face demographic and funding shifts as well as workforce shortage and governance challenges.
Nonprofits are helping young people learn to code and access good-paying jobs in the private sector.
The successful tech entrepreneur and nonprofit leaders share giving strategies during Twin Cities Startup Week.
Susie Brown, new president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, brings fresh ideas to the service organization for philanthropy.
Minnesota nonprofits focus on diversifying their revenue bases in response to federal tax changes and new foundation priorities.