by Laura giammattei | Nov 11, 2024 | News and Notes
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is excited to announce a new fund that helps the School District of the Menomonie Area (SDMA) families alleviate meal debt. The SDMA does not turn children away from being fed at school. Despite other meal assistance programs,...
by Laura giammattei | Oct 8, 2024 | News and Notes, Nonprofits
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) recently awarded over $52,000 in grants through our August Competitive Grant Cycle. Each year, the Foundation invites area non-profit organizations and community groups to apply for grant funding...
by Laura giammattei | Sep 9, 2024 | Nonprofits
The news about large gifts keeps coming! And “big bet” philanthropy in general has been in the news recently, reportedly because donors’ approach to giving at scale is changing thanks to a greater focus on relying on the experts in organizations to deploy resources...
by Laura giammattei | Sep 9, 2024 | Nonprofits
A donor-advised fund is one of many types of funds that an individual, family, or business can establish with the Community Foundation of Dunn County. You’re likely more aware of donor-advised funds than other types of funds because they are frequently covered in...
by Laura giammattei | Sep 9, 2024 | Nonprofits
The team at the Community Foundation of Dunn County frequently hears from nonprofit professionals about how difficult it is to communicate to donors the value and importance of unrestricted gifts. This is especially the case when you and your colleagues are striving...
