Past Events

Join the virtual summer meeting to discuss possible plans for 2026 and 2027, including how to understand and respond to the ongoing human-made disaster tied to immigration policy that is impacting rural and urban communities.

Join your fellow community foundation professionals to discuss and learn about topics of interest across the community foundation spectrum. 

Join a peer conversation to share updates, learn tips, and collaborate to advance rural and urban bridging.

In this community conversation, we invite family philanthropy practitioners to explore how giving evolves as families grow, diversify, and span generations, drawing on research that highlights the challenges and opportunities in balancing individual member interests and a shared philanthropic purpose.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), state agencies with the authority to review and make decisions about the mining industry, will explain the leasing, permitting, and environmental review processes when there are proposals for new or expanded mining projects in Minnesota.

This session will highlight how the philanthropic sector has responded to Operation Metro Surge over the past several months including pathways for longer-term recovery efforts.

Get an exclusive sneak peek at the Bush Foundation's new book, Please Be Good at Philanthropy: An Introduction to Grantmaking Strategy and Practice. 

Connect with peers from around the state over light refreshments including beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.