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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION
1265 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108

Phone: (651) 632-2621
Fax: (651) 632-2622

E-mail: info@msffoundation.org

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Kay Cady, Executive Director

Kay came to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation in May 2004. She has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership in Minnesota at Augsburg College, Courage Center and for Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota. She brings expertise in nonprofit management, development, public relations, marketing and volunteer management.

Kay is from South Dakota where she graduated from the University of South Dakota and started her career as a newspaper reporter at the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. Raised in central South Dakota, Kay's family members farmed for several generations and she participated in the 4-H programs, giving her an excellent fit for State Fair Foundation leadership.

Contact Kay Cady at (651) 632-2630 or kay.cady@msffoundation.org

Lindsay Dickson, Annual Giving Manager

Lindsay manages the annual fund, special events, marketing and public relations for the Foundation. Originally from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Lindsay attended Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota and graduated with a degree in social science and public relations. Prior to joining the Foundation full-time, Lindsay worked as an intern during the summer of 2008.

Contact Lindsay Dickson at (651) 632-2659 or lindsay.dickson@msffoundation.org

Jennine Duda, Foundation Operations Manager

Jennine oversees office administration, manages volunteers and assists with special events. Jennine is originally from Mound, Minnesota, and is a graduate of the University of South Dakota (BA) and the University of St. Thomas (MBA). Jennine has worked in a variety of industries, from publishing to catering, and has held positions in other Twin Cities nonprofit organizations.

Contact Jennine Duda at (651) 632-2621 or jennine.duda@msffoundation.org

Patti Tolo, Director of Development

Patti joined the Foundation team in December 2011. She began her work in fund development 25 years ago as a special event planner which, over the last 10 years, has evolved into major gift and planned giving as her primary focus.  She spent several years at the University of Minnesota Duluth as the Development Director of the School of Fine Arts which included work with the departments of Music, Theatre, Art & Design along with the Tweed Museum and Glensheen Historic Estate.

Patti adventured into Michigan where she was of Director of Annual Giving at Interlochen Center for the Arts, an international boarding school for students in the arts.  Minnesota eventually lured her back where she currently resides in Minneapolis.

Contact Patti Tolo at (651) 632-2620 or patti.tolo@msffoundation.org