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Women’s Giving Circle Grant Deadline: June 1
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each....
In the Business of Giving
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your business likely sponsors events, makes in-kind donations, and donates cash to favorite organizations. Many local business owners work with the...
Bill Cowden Aviation Scholarship Accepting Apps Now Through May 19
For Bill Cowden, aviation wasn't just a career choice, but a way of life. Since he was a young boy, Bill had always dreamed of being a pilot. Through diligence and perseverance, he nurtured that goal into a 25-year-long aviation career. As a private pilot, North...
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Nonprofit Organizations
Planned giving playbook: Undeveloped land launches a legacy
Many nonprofit partners across the nation have requested their community foundation teams provide a detailed example of how a complex gift comes to life and how their teams can seize the opportunity. We’re pleased to share this playbook to illustrate a situation where...
Your endowment fund: A primer for your board of directors
If your organization has established an endowment or agency fund with the Community Foundation of Dunn County, your staff and board of directors are already experiencing the benefits of our relationship. We are here to help you grow critical financial resources to...
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...
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Professional Advisors
Donor-Advised Funds: Why Community Foundations Outshine Big Institutions
1. Personalized, Hands-On Support At a community foundation, you’re more than just an account number. You’re a partner in philanthropy. Local staff are dedicated to understanding your unique charitable interests and work closely with you to create a giving plan that...
Unrestricted giving, the trust factor, and why it matters to your clients
The gifts Americans give to charity every year provide critical support for more than a million organizations that are helping sustain the quality of life in our communities. Philanthropy equates to 2% of GDP–that’s a little more than the home health care services...
Big gifts, bullish portfolios, and kids who move away
If you’re not talking about charitable giving with your high net-worth clients, 2024 is the year to start doing it! Recent studies show that 85.1% of affluent households give to charity. Certainly many of your clients are among them. Take a few minutes this month to...