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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,...
Philanthropy Unplugged: 1 Night. 5 Nonprofits. $50,000.
One Night. One Decision. $50,000 in impact. Join us for Philanthropy Unplugged, a pop-up giving circle where generosity meets action. In just one evening, you and fellow donors will hear directly from inspiring nonprofits, vote on funding, and award $50,000 in...
Help Beautify Downtown Menomonie with Flower Baskets
🌸 Help Keep Downtown Menomonie Blooming! 🌸 Every spring, the GFWC – Women’s Club of Menomonie partners with our Foundation to bring vibrant flower baskets to downtown light poles. These cheerful blooms aren’t just pretty—they help make our city feel...
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Nonprofit Organizations
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...
Cryptocurrency: “Yes” to gifts, “No” to endowment building
Growing your endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Dunn County is no doubt a top priority. Through your endowment fund, your donors have a meaningful opportunity to ensure that your mission stays strong for generations to come. As always, the team at the...
$52,000 Awarded to Area Nonprofits
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) recently awarded over $52,000 in grants through our August Competitive Grant Cycle. Each year, the Foundation invites area non-profit organizations and community groups to apply for grant funding...
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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...