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Winter Holiday Issue 2007
Labor Shortage
Looms:
Philanthropy Can Help Reverse the Trend
Minnesota's labor force is shrinking.
According to a recent address by State Demographer Tom
Gillaspy, the growth of Minnesota 's labor force will slow
to record-low levels within the next five years. Without
importing more workers or dramatically increasing
productivity, the state's economy could stagnate, he said.
Gillaspy identified philanthropy as part of the solution.
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Download our cheat sheet
with tips to help you seize opportunities for enhanced
client services.
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Tips for Easy, Tax-Smart
Year-End Giving
The Minneapolis Foundation has put together
some year-end giving tips for you and your clients.
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Help Us Help
You Talk about Philanthropy:
Coffee & Answers
Our new breakfast networking series has drawn
professionals from 17 different local firms
providing tax, legal, and wealth management
services. Thanks to your support, Coffee & Answers
enjoyed a successful launch this year. The events have been
small and informal, allowing for substantive discussion.
Topics have ranged from youth violence to Charitable IRA
rollovers.
Let us know what
content you would find useful and interesting. Help
us plan upcoming events
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Ending Homelessness (it is
possible)
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More than 60o folks attended
Minnesota Meeting in November to better
understand the causes and consequences of homelessness
and promote comprehensive action plans to eliminate
homelessness in Minnesota.
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Looking for a meaningful
volunteer opportunity for yourself, your family, or
your company?
The Minneapolis Foundation has
partnered with Hands
On Twin Cities to help people find ways
to end homelessness and aid those without a safe,
permanent home.
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Did you know? By
naming The Minneapolis Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA or
qualified retirement plan assets at death, donors and heirs may
save up to 70% in combined estate and income taxes? Click
here for details and bequest language.
Talking
about Philanthropy is
a publication of The Minneapolis Foundation and should not be
construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific
facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general
information purposes only, and readers are urged to consult
with an attorney concerning their own situations and any
specific legal questions they may have.
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