Causes we care about

Along with making the financial lives of our clients better, we're improving our community, too. Through financial support, volunteerism and collaboration with partners, we're helping to build a stronger community.

University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

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Lake Elmo 5K Family Fun Run/Walk

Northwestern Mutual is a proud partner of University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, bringing hope and healing to our patients and families through a commitment to supporting children’s health in our community and beyond. In 2018, our organization pledged $1 Million to the Hospital, designating portions of the gift to programming, emergency assistance, hospital events, and their Child-Family Life specialist program.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a national nonprofit that funds some of the most promising pediatric cancer research in our country. They also offer support programs to help kids with cancer and their families. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual has donated more than $20 million to support ALSF.

East Metro Miracle League

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East Metro Miracle League

The East Metro Miracle League (EMML) is designed specifically for youth ages 3-18 years with cognitive and/or physical challenges. It provides an opportunity to play baseball as a team member on an integrated team on the specially designed Woodbury Rotary Miracle Field at M Health Fairview Sports Center.

Birdies4Brains

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Birdies4Brains

Birdies4Brains helps individuals and families overcome traumatic brain injuries and is best known for the fundraising event "1 Day 100 Holes of Golf." Birdies4Brains was founded by Brian Eder, a Wealth Management Advisor in our office.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2023 LLS Big Climb Northwestern Mutual Team

2023 LLS Big Climb

Northwestern Mutual has been a long time partner of LLS, the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer in the world. Their mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. From volunteering, sponsoring and raising funds for multiple campaign, members of the Minneapolis office are proud to be involved with this organization.

Making a difference is rewarding

WineFest No. 24: Corporate Citizen AwardWineFest No. 24: Corporate Citizen Award

This recognizes an organization's commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism and building connections.

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Impact AwardNorthwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Impact Award

This recognizes outstanding dedication to the Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program.