Learning about future philanthopy

The Faribault Foundation, Northfield Shares and the Lonsdale Foundation, collaborated to host an educational meeting about future philanthropy.

Aiden Opatz, University of Minnesota Community Economics Educator shared recent research with about 70 people gathered at The Inn at Shattuck.

Foundation board members, financial consultants, nonprofit representatives and other professionals heard a presentation on the significant transfer of wealth coming in the next 10 years as assets transfer between generations. What that means for philanthropy was studied by the MN Council of Foundations, who also presented their findings to the group.

The University of Minnesota Study can be downloaded below.

Local community foundations around the state and nation are incorporating this information into their outreach to donors, financial advisors, estate planners, and non-profit partners.

2025. Rice County TOW Detailed Report.pdf

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Pictured far right are Laura Bock, Executive Director of the Faribault Foundation and Carrie Carroll, Executive Director of Northfield Shares. Center photo shows representatives of AmplifyDMC, the markeing firm retained by the Minnesota Council of Foundations to create messaging for this research. Watch for more information or contact Laura Bock, for an appointment to learn more.