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Big or Small, Every Gift Matters
Simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness have long been cornerstones of working with the Community Foundation to carry out charitable goals. Time and time again, we see how easily donors who’ve established a donor-advised or other type of fund are able to not only...
Estate Planning: One of the best ways to show you care
Money, mortality, and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head-on, and when you combine them, it’s no wonder so many people put off setting up or updating their estate plans. Establishing a will, trust, and beneficiary...
Summer Camp Scholarships for Youth with Diabetes
Living with a diabetes diagnosis is a daily challenge, especially when those with the disease are children. Sitting out at recess due to low blood sugar, having to go to the nurse’s office for insulin and finger pokes, or not eating certain foods or special treats...
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Nonprofit Organizations
QCDs: Five questions your donors may be asking
As you review your donor lists and plan 2024 cultivation activities, pay particular attention to donors you know are over the age of 70 ½. That’s because these donors are eligible to make what’s known as a “Qualified Charitable Distribution,” or “QCD,” to your...
Back to basics: An endowment refresher course
More often than not, boards of directors of nonprofit organizations are made up of business and community leaders who are not typically embedded in the day-to-day operations of charitable organizations. That’s why it’s important to focus on continuous learning...
It’s never too early to plant seeds for planned giving
Millennials and Generation Z are already focused on retirement, and 30% of them are setting their sights on becoming millionaires to achieve their goals. What this means for you and other charitable organizations is that it’s likely a smart move to expand your planned...
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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...