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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...
Opportunity: Become a 2024 Event Sponsor!
Are you part of a local business or organization that is looking to become more involved in the community? Consider becoming an exclusive sponsor for one of four annual events in 2024! Below you will find all four events, sponsorship costs, and a brief overview of...
Dunn County Veterans Memorial Bricks Available
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is currently accepting requests for new bricks for the Dunn County Veterans Memorial located on the intersection of 6th Ave. and Crescent Street in downtown Menomonie. The cost is $250 per brick. This annual program will be...
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Nonprofit Organizations
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...
FAQs to ring in the new year
A new year ushers in a fresh batch of resolutions and goals. It’s also a time when new questions pop onto the radar. That’s certainly the case even in these early days of 2024. Here are a few of the top questions we’re already hearing from our nonprofit partners,...
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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...