Minnesota Community Foundation & The Saint Paul Foundation: Two Foundations One Direction

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MNSights | Summer 2010
Philanthropic Investments Pay Off for Greater Minnesota
Minnesota's smaller communities have always had to be creative in their approach to philanthropy. Their challenges have increased in the face of the national economic downturn. In this issue of MNSights, we spotlight projects that are making a difference in Greater Minnesota. Click the cover image to read more.

MNSights | Spring 2010
Investing in People, Investing in Our Community
Not so long ago, many people regarded philanthropy as charity to help those in need. Today, philanthropy still encompasses that kind of generosity - but it is also about making long-term positive change. In this issue of MNSights, we highlight some of the investments the Foundations are making in people. Click the cover image to read more.

MNSights | Winter 2010
Innovation in Philanthropy
The legendary innovator Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, said that innovation is what distinguishes leaders from followers. In this issue, we explore some of the Foundations' innovative ideas. Click the cover image to read more.

2009
The continuing downturn in the nation’s economy made it another extraordinarily difficult year, but we continue to see our fellow Minnesotans display extraordinary generosity and to uncover incredible examples of the innovative capabilities of our state’s nonprofit organizations. Click the image to the right to download our annual report and read more.

2008
Our new strategic plan served as the framework for the expansion of programs, creation of new initiatives and organizational changes, some of which we’d like to share with you. Click the image to the right to read more.

2007
The Power of GO
Creating stronger communities takes more than capital. It takes action. It takes energy. It takes collaboration. It takes get up and GO. Click the image to read more.

Minnesota Community Foundation
What's Your Vision?
Whether you want to improve your community or make an impact across the state, create a Donor Advised Fund to support projects you are passionate about, or build a Community Fund with your neighbors, Minnesota Community Foundation can help you achieve your vision. Click the image to learn more.

The Saint Paul Foundation
What Makes a Community Grow?
Created by and for local residents, a community foundation is a nonprofi t organization that focuses on the health and vitality of a geographic area. With the combination of charitable giving and capacity to foster cooperative spirit, a community foundation can bring people together around a common mission, create links between the past and the future and build bridges between varied perspectives. Click the image to learn more.