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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,...
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...
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Nonprofit Organizations
$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...
Planned giving and big gifts go hand in hand
The news about large gifts keeps coming! And “big bet” philanthropy in general has been in the news recently, reportedly because donors’ approach to giving at scale is changing thanks to a greater focus on relying on the experts in organizations to deploy resources...
Donor-advised funds: Your new best friend?
A donor-advised fund is one of many types of funds that an individual, family, or business can establish with the Community Foundation of Dunn County. You’re likely more aware of donor-advised funds than other types of funds because they are frequently covered in...
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Professional Advisors
Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy
Without legislation to prevent it, the sunsetting of current estate tax laws at the end of 2025 will dramatically reduce the federal estate tax exemption from $13.61 million per person in 2024 to approximately $7 million in 2026 (this includes adjustments for...
Mixing business and charity: Keep it ethical, legal, and transparent
Your clients who are corporate executives have likely wondered at some point about the benefits of aligning their companies with philanthropy, whether specific causes or particular organizations. In general, a community engagement strategy can be good for business, if...
Gifts of appreciated stock: Picking favorites
You’re well aware that donating highly-appreciated stock to a fund at the Community Foundation of Dunn County offers significant advantages for your clients over making cash gifts. Communicating this benefit, however, can be challenging when clients have emotional...