Minnesota nonprofits rethink office space as employees opt for hybrid work

Star Tribune (April 29, 2023) — While some companies are downsizing office space to adjust for more remote-working employees, Dean Orton's St. Paul nonprofit added office space and still managed to cut costs — thanks to a unique collaboration.

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My Place “Block Party”

KTOE (April 11, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye has Maureen and Erin from My Place in to talk about the Block Party fundraiser that is coming up!

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Matt Norland on Financial Advisors Utilizing Philanthropy

Welcome to the second installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we look at philanthropy through the eyes of a financial advisor. Matt Norland, a wealth advisor with Meyer & Norland Financial Group, shares how philanthropy can be an integral part of his work with clients.

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Photographic Journeys

KTOE (March 20, 2023) — Maureen from Mankato Area Foundation was on Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye to talk about the gallery exhibit “PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS BY JONATHAN ZIERDT.” 

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Kristin Weeks-Duncanson on Time, Talent & Treasure

Welcome to the Everyday Philanthropist! This is a place for us to share stories through the eyes of our supporters, partners, volunteers and fellow nonprofit organizations. We hope that you feel like you’re sitting at our kitchen table—comfortable and at home with us.

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Mankato Area Foundation-Mustache Bash

KTOE (November 14, 2022) — Lisa talks with Maureen Gustafson from MAF and Lee from Office Space Design about the upcoming Mustache Bash.

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Mankato Area Foundation-Maureen Gustafson and Shannon Gullickson

KTOE (August 8, 2022) — Lisa chats with Maureen and Shannon about Mankato Area Foundations partnership with Kiwanis Camp Patterson.

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Build Blue Podcast Episode 20

Build Blue Podcast (July 14, 2022) — Nancy talks about how the Mankato Area Foundation helps donors with philanthropic giving as well as the future of the Foundation. We also discuss her family's long history in the community.

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Mankato Area Foundation-Nancy Zallek

KTOE (May 9, 2022) — Lisa chats with Nancy Zallek Today from Mankato Area Foundation about the Consultant in Residency Program that is helping our area non-profits.

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