The upheavals of 2020 revealed a serious underinvestment in management training and HR competency within nonprofits.
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Sarah Lutman is a St. Paul-based independent consultant and writer for clients in the cultural, media and philanthropic sectors.
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.
Our state's three largest noncommercial music stations are standouts among their national peers.
Why and how does the Minnesota State Fair Foundation raise money?
When a millennial succeeds a baby boomer, board members need to be open to learning from a young leader.
Critiques of philanthropic practices are coming from every direction, prompting some foundations to change their behavior.
What policy changes and appropriations do Minnesota nonprofits want from the 2019 Legislature?
The neighborhood library is now a global information hub and community connector.
Make 2019 the year your board focuses on its effectiveness.
Foundations are exploring more ways to involve community members in helping boards make good funding decisions.