Yes, Smart Givers, it’s that time of the year again. Back-to-School season is here, and with it, a plethora of school fundraisers. Before you know it, your kid will be coming home accompanied by a host of specialty chocolates, colored cookie dough, and autumn pumpkin pie vanilla spice chai latte scented candles – for you… Read more
Images of the devastation and those in crisis are visible throughout all media channels. If you’re like us, you’re watching and wondering how to help from afar, wishing you could be closer to jump into action. Since traveling to affected areas often isn’t an option, and volunteer opportunities are limited, we’re shifting our focus to… Read more
Whether you’re a recent alum, an unfortunate shopper who picked the wrong check-out line, or – the likeliest candidate – the parent of a current student, odds are this time of year has you thinking about back-to-school. If you’re the first or the last, Charities Review Council is here to help you when it comes… Read more
On May 9th, 2017, we hosted FORUM 2017: Forging Trust– our bi-annual gathering for Minnesota’s most engaged and passionate nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. With an inspiring keynote from DeRay Mckesson, an educator, civil rights activist and leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement, followed by an intimate and unique panel discussion from philanthropic heavy… Read more
Michelle graduated from St. Kate’s this spring with a French major and a double minor in Communications and Philosophy. Originally hailing from the state of Montana, she’s nonetheless made herself at home in Minnesota for the past four years. Michelle also works in her alma mater’s Department of Marketing and Communications, in addition to her work… Read more
