by Laura giammattei | Sep 9, 2024 | Nonprofits
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...
by Laura giammattei | Sep 9, 2024 | Nonprofits
The team at the Community Foundation of Dunn County frequently hears from nonprofit professionals about how difficult it is to communicate to donors the value and importance of unrestricted gifts. This is especially the case when you and your colleagues are striving...
by Laura giammattei | Aug 22, 2024 | Nonprofits
The word “endowment” can be intimidating, even for the most seasoned fundraising and planned giving professionals–and certainly for donors! But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Endowment” is such an important concept to secure your organization’s future, and it’s...
by Laura giammattei | Aug 22, 2024 | Nonprofits
“You can’t make old friends” isn’t just the title of an album; it’s an important reminder that long-term relationships are the key to successful endowment building. That’s common sense, of course, but sometimes it’s hard to put this principle into action. You’re ready...
by Laura giammattei | Aug 22, 2024 | Nonprofits
As you implement strategies to attract gifts to your endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Dunn County, it’s critical to regularly encourage donors to check their estate plans to be sure they’ve incorporated their intended bequests. Now is a perfect time to...
by Laura giammattei | Jul 11, 2024 | Nonprofits
We’re giving you fair warning that the team at the Community Foundation of Dunn County is not going to stay quiet when it comes to emphasizing the importance of understanding at least the basics of the estate tax exemption sunset. Yes, we will be that broken record! ...
