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MURALS IN MENOMONIE: A Look Ahead to 2026 Art Project
(Article Written by Volume One) The Chippewa Valley is certainly no stranger to murals and public art projects, and now Menomonie will be embarking on one heck of a journey to bring a unique international group of muralists to town in 2026, starting with its...
Coffee & Community Series: Next Session Aug 28th (Giving That Benefits You AND Your Community)
Are you interested in learning more about the Community Foundation and how you can become involved? We are introducing a series of free 1-hour sessions throughout 2024 to help educate and inform community members about philanthropic options we have available that...
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....
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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...