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This week on the Friday Roundtable, we bring together a group of nonprofit leaders to look at the state of charities and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. Is passion and belief in the mission enough to make a successful nonprofit, or is more innovation and accountability needed? And what kind of lessons can nonprofits learn from the corporate world?

 by Barbara Kingsolver. Caruso calls her writing "exquisite."

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

, which he says is the true story of Roosevelt's adventure in Africa after his presidency.

Trista Harris is re-reading Dan Pallota's 

How to raise $16 million from crowdfunding in one day.

 A look at Minnesota's GiveMN, where 4,381 nonprofits participate to raise funds online. (Forbes)

 Look up major charities to find out how they use donations.

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Give to the Max Day will bring in millions for Minn. nonprofits

When nonprofits become fundraising behemoths

Friday Roundtable rewind: Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In'

Friday Roundtable rewind:  high costs of medical care

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This week on the Friday Roundtable, we convene a panel of nonprofit leaders to discuss what makes a successful charity and whether there are lessons to learn from the corporate world.

Friday Roundtable rewind: state of nonprofits in MN

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