Minnesota Valley Business Magazine: “MAF Makes Mankato Greater”
From tackling food insecurity to supporting the arts, area philanthropy thrives.
Giving back: Area philanthropy thrives
From tackling food insecurity to supporting the arts, area philanthropy thrives.
Free sessions give nonprofits philanthropic know-how
Mankato Area Foundation is presenting the four-part series of free sessions to help organizations recognize potential opportunities for increasing revenue in different areas: Philanthropy 101, Individual Giving 101, Grant Making 101 and Earned Income 101.
Additional TFFF investment expands long‑term impact across the region
Through its role as one of three supporting organizations, MAF will continue partnering with the Taylor Family Farms Foundation to expand the reach and long‑term impact of this philanthropic commitment.
With support from MAF, BENCHS rebuilds
With strategic guidance through MAF and community partnerships, the animal humane society stabilized operations and positioned itself for long-term sustainability.
MAF donor match drives Camp Patterson upgrades
Mankato Free Press (December 2025) — MADISON LAKE — Margie and Phil Slingsby of Mankato both have strong personal reasons for establishing a $100,000 pledge match to go toward major renovations at Kiwanis Camp Patterson on Lake Washington. For Margie, it’s her own memories of what attending Bible camp as
Connecting food to families in need
Tom Polich, the “air traffic controller” of rejected food around Mankato, says food rescuers have saved food that would have gone into landfills.
Local generosity sustains a cultural celebration
For prominent Mankato artist and community organizer Justin Ek, the lesson learned may be a simple one: Just ask.
Letter to the Editor: The Giving for Good Catalog may be closed, but the need is not
As the 2025 Giving for Good Catalog has come to a close, I’m reflecting on the incredible generosity shown by our community.
Crowns for a cause: A royal benefit for JZ Cancer Fund
Join the JZ Cancer Fund on August 24 at The Venue in Mankato for a family event with Once Upon A Party, featuring storybook characters, interactive singing and dancing, followed by a meet and greet autograph session.