For
Nonprofits
Support for Nonprofits Strengthening Our Community
Nonprofits are essential to La Crosse County's well-being, and we know how demanding your work can be and want to help where it matters most. Whether you’re applying for grants, building organizational capacity, looking for board members, or seeking training opportunities, the Nonprofit Resource Center is here to support you. This hub brings together tools, learning opportunities, and one-on-one guidance, so your organization can focus its limited time and energy on serving the community.
What You’ll Find Here
Everything in this section is designed around what nonprofits tell us they need most: clarity, practical tools, less administrative burden, and a partner who understands local realities and listens.
Here’s how the Nonprofit Resource Center can support your work:
Affiliate Partnerships
Administrative and operational support for organizations seeking long-term stability through a partnership with LACF.
Apply for Funding
Clear guidelines and tools to help you prepare strong applications for competitive grants.
Best Practices
Practical guidance and proven approaches to support strong governance, management, and sustainability.
Board Matching Program
A resource to help nonprofits connect with individuals interested in board service.
Competitive Grants FAQ
Straightforward answers about eligibility, timelines, evaluation criteria, and more.
Complimentary Consultation
One-on-one support to talk through grant ideas, organizational challenges, or capacity-building needs, especially when you’re not sure where to start.
Fiscal Sponsorships
Guidance for emerging groups or community-led initiatives that need administrative support to get started.
Grants Portal
Direct access to submit applications, track progress, and manage reporting.
Nonprofit Directory
A searchable list to help the community find and support local organizations.
Organizational Health Self-Assessment Tool
A practical tool to help you identify strengths, surface challenges, and prioritize next steps for growth.
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Workshops and learning sessions focused on sustainability, financial management, DEI principles, board development, grant writing, and more.
Board of Directors Training
Resources and facilitated trainings to help strengthen board governance and leadership.
Nonprofit Leadership Development Certificate
A deeper learning track designed to build leadership skills across the nonprofit sector.
Upcoming Events
Quarterly Network & Sharing Events, appreciation gatherings, and skill-building sessions that offer space to connect, learn, and share with peers.
Vendor Directory
A curated list of service providers who work with the nonprofit sector.
Additional Resources
Templates, worksheets, articles, and tools designed to reduce administrative burden and support your mission.
Why Nonprofits Use the Resource Center
Less guesswork — We simplify processes, answer questions upfront, and make requirements clear.
Stronger applications — You can access the tools, training, and consultations you need to submit thoughtful, competitive proposals.
Capacity-building support — Beyond grantmaking, we support efforts to strengthen operations, leadership, and effectiveness over time.
Connection to community — We facilitate opportunities to meet peers, share best practices, and build meaningful professional relationships.
A true partner, not just a funder — We believe in trust-based philanthropy and work to reduce burdens, not add to them.
You don’t have to navigate nonprofit work alone. Whether you’re a staff member, volunteer, board member, or founder, the Nonprofit Resource Center is here to support you. Explore the tools here or reach out anytime — we’re always glad to help your organization move forward.