Welcome to the eighth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. Since the giving season is upon us, we caught up with local philanthropist, Heidi Boyum, about the joy of giving.

Welcome to the seventh installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from Erin E. Kragh, attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. about the importance of estate planning.

Welcome to the sixth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from Sheri Sander-Silva, FOCP Executive Director, about food insecurity in our community. She shares about the prevalence of this issue and the work her team does to eradicate it.

Welcome to the fifth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from tax professional, Tara Torseth, on why “tax time” is more than a once-a-year thing. She shares with us the importance of mid-year tax reviews and how to prepare for one.

Welcome to the fourth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from an expert within a sector that MAF supports. Stacey Straka shares with us the importance of the arts community and how philanthropy helps it thrive.

Welcome to the third installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we celebrate an incredible milestone as the foundation received accreditation by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Jennifer Pfeffer, MAF Board Member, shares what this means to the foundation and the people we serve.

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.

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.