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New year brings new sustainability resources for nonprofits As we near 2025, the new year is shaping up to be one of sustainable growth and impactful opportunities! From new partnerships and resources to exciting grant possibilities, the path to a more resilient, collaborative, and sustainable future starts now — and your organization can be part […]

Snow has quickly followed the dropping leaves and changing temperature. At this time of year, we get to welcome autumn and a season of gratitude. The end of 2024 is near, and we are excited to share La Crosse Area Community Foundation awarded $111,555 in quarter four. When you review the full list of grants […]

New grants program awards $300,000 in first year La Crosse Area Community Foundation today announced its latest initiative to strengthen the local nonprofit sector — a new grants program the Capacity Building Grant program. The program is designed to provide funding where nonprofits need it most: operational costs and internal growth to improve sustainability. Through […]

Maximize your year-end giving impact As the year draws to a close, many donors reflect on how they can make a difference through charitable giving. In fact, nearly one-third of all charitable donations in the U.S. happen in December, and many organizations raise up to 50% of their annual revenue in November and December, according […]

Seven reasons a community foundation may be your best choice for a donor advised fund When it comes to charitable giving, a donor advised fund is one of the most flexible and effective tools available. A DAF allows you to set aside assets for philanthropy, receive an immediate tax deduction, and distribute those assets to […]

Social Capital Strengthens Communities Through Connection Social capital is at the heart of thriving communities. The more we engage with each other — by joining groups, volunteering, or simply connecting with neighbors — the stronger our shared foundation becomes. These interactions create a network of support that’s healthy for individuals and communities alike, offering everything […]

New LACF Capacity Building Grant program focuses on operations and growth Nonprofits often face a daunting reality: their passion for their mission doesn’t always align with the skills required to manage complex operations, from accounting to board governance to staff management. Leaders frequently find themselves stretched thin, juggling their core work with responsibilities for which […]

Schloegel leaves after six years as LACF CEO CEO Jamie Schloegel has stepped away from her role at La Crosse Area Community Foundation. She wants to dedicate more time to her family as her children approach their final years before leaving home. Significant growth during Schloegel’s leadership Since 2018, Schloegel has led LACF through remarkable […]

La Crosse County Board Chair Proclaims Welcoming Week Honoring the diversity and inclusion that makes La Crosse County a vibrant and thriving place for all residents, including immigrants and newcomers, La Crosse County Board Chair Tina Tryggestad today officially proclaimed September 13-22 as Welcoming Week in La Crosse County. “Welcoming Week reflects La Crosse County’s […]

Local nonprofits crushing creative solutions It’s no secret that local nonprofits rise to the occasion to meet needs across the region. Check out a handful of recent grantees meeting a variety of needs including safety, transportation, and community learning and support. Chariots4Hope is providing a vehicle repair shop that offers repairs on a need-based sliding […]