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An interactive learning center for Generosity, Career Development, and Leadership.

Vision

Our vision is to transform lives by creating a forum for people deeply invested in thriving communities, career satisfaction, and personal growth.

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Career Development

February 27, 2026

Recommended Reading: “Career” Advice from the AI Frontier

How do we prepare young people for work in the age of transformative AI?

In the Community

February 27, 2026

Inside Our Schools: Personal Finance Comes to Life

KSTP-TV reporter Brett Hoffland recently dropped in on a high school personal finance class in Eagan. Hear what students and teachers have to say about this new required course.

In the Community

February 26, 2026

Helping Students Build Confidence and Connections

On February 20th, Steve Lear joined high school juniors and seniors from Bloomington Public Schools for the Bloomington Empowers Networking and Leadership Conference.

Generosity

February 17, 2026

Is Your Generosity Plan on Autopilot?

Find out with a Charitable Gift Analysis and Review.

Resources

February 13, 2026

Tips for a Fresh Start – Any Time of Year

We’re expanding our financial literacy resources with a new monthly blog series from Chelle Gonzo of Money Nudges. In her debut post, Chelle breaks down how to write meaningful goals — and, more importantly, how to achieve them.

Leadership

February 9, 2026

My Perspective: Fraud is Not Just a Crime Problem

Fraud doesn’t start with criminals. It starts with people who were never taught how money actually works.