15TH ANNUAL FACING RACE AWARDS

During the Facing Race Awards show, you’ll be moved by the words of author Kao Kalia Yang, an original song by the Ujamaa Music Group (pictured), and the inspiring stories of our four honorees — KingDemetrius Pendleton, Victoria McWane-Creek, Valerie Shirley and Wokie Weah.

The show premieres October 24 at 7 p.m. on your local TPT MN channel, with a post-show conversation to follow.

ART IN THIS PRESENT MOMENT

Through Art in This Present Moment, the Foundation provides support to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) artists who are changing and challenging dominant narratives through their craft. This year’s featured artists were selected by the organizations In Black Ink, In Progress, and Manidoo Ogitigaan.

MEET THE ARTISTS

COUNCIL FOR BLACK MALE SUCCESS

For six years, young Black men in the East Metro have been engaged, supported and uplifted through an innovative, community-led approach called the Council for Black Male Success. Listen in as members of the council and Foundation staff reflect on their successes and insights.

WATCH THE VIDEO

CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM HELPS NONPROFITS GROW

Learn how three nonprofits have been able to develop new systems and grow their organizations thanks to grants from the Management Improvement Fund.

HEAR FROM GRANTEES

REFUGEE FAMILIES ARE COUNTING ON US

In this guest blog post, Aziza Mama of the International Institute of Minnesota shares how the Institute supports newly arrived families from Afghanistan.

READ THE GUEST POST

DONOR RELATIONSHIPS 101

In the second installment of our ‘What is a Community Foundation?’ series, we explore ways donors partner with community foundations to amplify their giving.  

LEARN ABOUT OUR DONOR SERVICES

FOR NONPROFITS: FUNDRAISING WITH NON-CASH ASSETS

Talking to your donors about how their non-cash assets can support your organization may open up new financial opportunities to support it into perpetuity. Learn how we can help you leverage non-cash asset donations as part of your fundraising plan.

LEARN ABOUT NON-CASH ASSET DONATIONS