Nourish MN’s Strong Philanthropic Culture

Nourish MN’s Strong Philanthropic Culture

Kris Kewitsch | Executive Director, Charities Review Council | October 2025

Give to the Max is back for its 17th year this fall! Early Giving starts on November 1, 2025 and Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 20, 2025. Each year, Give to the Max brings out the best in Minnesotan donors supporting their favorite causes with meaningful gifts of all sizes.

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With a combination of technical assistance, non-judgmental support, and robust resources, we partner with nonprofits to strengthen their internal policies, practices, and procedures with our Accountability Wizard®, aligning to co-created standards of nonprofit strength and accountability.

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Charities Review Council knows that donors are investors. We collaborate with donors and grantmakers to ensure that every dollar goes to strong, ethical, and trustworthy nonprofits.

When you donate to the Council… You help inform donors like yourself, empower nonprofits doing good in your community, and build a strong, accountable philanthropic culture in Minnesota and beyond. A gift to the Council strengthens communities by providing resources and powering online tools for donors and nonprofits alike.

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