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Jeans & Jewels: Your Invitation to Sponsor, Attend & Give Back

Jeans & Jewels: Your Invitation to Sponsor, Attend & Give Back

Jeans and Jewels is our annual fundraising event that enables the Community Foundation to continue its ongoing work in philanthropy, collaboration, and leadership. The charitable needs of our community are constant, and we will always do our part to support those...

See the Impact Up Close: Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour

See the Impact Up Close: Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour

What does it look like when a community truly takes care of its own? On Tuesday, June 23rd, you'll have the chance to find out firsthand. The Community Foundation of Dunn County invites you to join us for our Nonprofit Impact Tour, a half-day, unique experience that...

Volunteers Strengthen Communities and the Economy

Volunteers Strengthen Communities and the Economy

Across the United States, millions of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to making a difference. They help neighbors, serve communities, and provide expertise. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they contribute in invaluable ways. Independent...

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Nonprofit Organizations

Competitive Grant Deadline – August 1

Competitive Grant Deadline – August 1

Are you part of an organization that is making a positive impact or meeting critical needs in Dunn County?The Community Foundation of Dunn County has competitive grant funding available to area non-profits and charitable groups that support health, the arts, culture,...

Donor-advised funds: Your new best friend?

Donor-advised funds: Your new best friend?

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...

Crucial year-end reminders to boost your endowment

Crucial year-end reminders to boost your endowment

As your donors gear up for the giving season, it’s critical that you stay in front of them with simple, concise messages about how they can support your organization’s annual campaign as well as your endowment. Here are three very important reminders that surprisingly...

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Professional Advisors

Want happy clients? Talk about charitable giving

Want happy clients? Talk about charitable giving

Over the years, more than a handful of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors have shared with the Community Foundation of Dunn County that their happiest clients seem to be those who’ve incorporated charitable giving into their estate and financial plans. Whether or...

Playing the long game: Encouraging your clients to plan ahead in 2025

Playing the long game: Encouraging your clients to plan ahead in 2025

Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025.  As compelling as year-end giving may be, perhaps even more compelling are the reasons for...