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News & Notes
Schmelzle, Haemmerle Scholarships Deadline: July 1st
The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship This scholarship was established this past year to assist one non-traditional student with FULL tutiton (up to $20,000) for an associates degree, technical diploma or certificate program in ANY field of study....
Event: Flag Day – Friday, June 14
The Dunn County Veterans Memorial Committee, The Community Foundation Of Dunn County, and Downtown Menomonie host an annual ceremony on Flag Day at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial. Join us at 10:00 am to honor local veterans and induct new bricks at the memorial...
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Deadline: June 1
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each....
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Nonprofit Organizations
How donor-advised funds help charities stay afloat
You’re no doubt familiar with donor-advised funds, especially if some of your donors use their donor-advised funds at the Community Foundation of Dunn County to support your organization. What you might not know is that the national average annual “pay-out rate” for...
Jumpstart endowment growth with donors’ gifts of stock
Most of your donors have been made aware, often repeatedly, that giving highly-appreciated stock to favorite charities is a very tax-effective strategy. Indeed, gifts of shares held for more than a year are typically deductible by the donor at fair market value. When...
What’s worth noting
Events are back! Yes, it’s true! If it feels like events are hot again, you are right! A recent OneCause study showed that 83% of charities are planning an in-person event for 2024, and one-third are planning a hybrid event. Check in with the team at the Community...
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Professional Advisors
Tax law twists and turns: Five developments impacting charitable giving
2023 was a busy year! We understand that charitable giving topics may not always be at the top of your reading list. That’s why we're here! The team at the Community Foundation of Dunn County is committed to keeping you up-to-date on what you need to know. Here’s a...
Free Event: Cider Tasting for Professional Advisors
The Community Foundation of Dunn County will be hosting its 4th annual Tasting for Professional Advisors event on Tuesday, February 20th at 6th Avenue Cidery in Menomonie. This year's event is a Cider Tasting and will feature 6th Avenue Cidery's very own Penny...
Eau Claire Foundation: Professional Advisor Event
You're invited! Please join us for our 18th Professional Advisors event on October 19th at the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club. Speaker Jonathan Raymon from Baird will cover various charitable giving strategies, how to help you achieve your philanthropic goals, and...