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News & Notes
$60,000 Awarded at First-Ever Philanthropy Unplugged
Community, craft beer, and collective giving took center stage last Wednesday at Lucette Brewing Company, where more than 100 local residents gathered for the first-ever Philanthropy Unplugged, an unforgettable night of live voting, local impact, and unexpected...
Goal Achieved! 15 Nonprofits Approved for $5k Match
We’re excited to announce that we have officially completed our goal of approving 15 nonprofit endowment funds through our $5k Match Initiative! Each organization will receive up to $5,000 in matching dollars as they build a permanent source of long-term support for...
We Are Hiring a Philanthropy Officer! Apply Now.
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for building meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors to grow the Foundation’s philanthropic resources. This half-time position focuses on securing major gifts ($10,000 or more) and guiding individuals,...
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Nonprofit Organizations
Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour (Rescheduled to April 2nd)
Same time, place & itinerary - NEW DATE (April 2nd)! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how your generosity is transforming lives in Dunn County. On this special Impact Tour, you'll hear directly from The Community Foundation of Dunn County and...
Charitable Children: Inspiring donor engagement to grow your endowment
Year-end gifts are a crucial component of every nonprofit organization’s operating budget, and December is a wildly busy time! Even with so many transactions flying around, it’s still important not to lose sight of the relationship side of fundraising, especially so...
Show Me The Money: When does your endowment fund actually receive a bequest?
For decades, bequests have been a small but relatively steady component of total charitable giving in the United States. You certainly understand the importance of bequests to growing your endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Dunn County. To that end, your...
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Professional Advisors
Gifts of real estate: Watch every step
We’re hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in giving real estate to charity. This is wonderful news! You’re certainly aware that gifts of real estate to a fund at the Community Foundation...
Less can be more: Charitable giving helps parents pass wealth to children
How much is too much? That’s a question many parents ask as they structure lifetime gifts and bequests to children in their financial and estate plans. Wealthy clients are sometimes concerned that leaving millions of dollars, or even hundreds of thousands, to their...
Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients
Over the years, you’ve no doubt experienced a wide range of what clients perceive as “wealthy.” You’ve likely also observed that clients have different assumptions about what it takes to be a “philanthropist.” The interplay between a client’s perception of personal...