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Event: Flag Day – Sunday, June 14
The Community Foundation of Dunn County and Downtown Menomonie, Inc. will host their annual ceremony on Flag Day at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial in Menomonie. Join us at 1:00 pm to honor local veterans and induct new bricks at the memorial across the street from...
Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101
Don’t miss out on the Community Foundation of Dunn County’s Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101! Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 3-4pmMenomonie Market Food Co-op814 Main St. E, Menomonie This is a great opportunity for local nonprofits or eligible government/public agencies to...
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
Apply for a Grant from the Women’s Giving Circle: Deadline June 1
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County was established to strengthen the spirit of women and children through collaborative philanthropy, giving, and granting. The WGC strives to empower women to become stronger and self-sufficient in order to improve the quality of...
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
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
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
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...
Sifting through it: What’s on the legislative menu that could impact charitable giving?
We all know that the new year and a new administration brings lots of potential change. So what is going on that you need to know about to serve your charitable clients? At the top of the list of issues we’re watching is what might happen with the Tax Cuts and Jobs...