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Nonprofit programing versus nonprofit overhead Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus overhead. Programs meaning actual delivery of its mission-related work and overhead meaning the organization’s administrative costs. Most nonprofits are required to file some version of an IRS Form 990 […]

Support your favorite charities with ONE donation What if, with just one donation, you could support all your favorite charities? A donor advised fund allows you to do just that! With a ten-year average growth rate of 20%, donor advised funds, or DAFs, are the fastest-growing vehicle for charitable giving in the United States. According […]

The La Crosse Community Foundation is excited to have Paige Hageman as our new fellow for the upcoming year, joining us through the Community Engaged Fellowships initiative at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. The Community Engaged Fellowships program was established last year by longtime La Crosse educators Ron and Jane Rada. Its purpose […]

The La Crosse Community Foundation has appointed a new senior donor services coordinator. Megan Pierce will fill the role, serving as the primary stewardship advisor for the foundation. In the position, Pierce will manage all designated, scholarship, and non-committee-advised field of interest fund donor relationships. Pierce brings communication, fundraising, community engagement, and administrative experience, having […]

Matching funds can boost support Three community organizations today announced the BIPOC Mental Health Scholarship Fund to encourage people of color to pursue graduate degrees in mental health counseling. Established through leadership at Peace of Mind Counseling in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the scholarship fund will be administered by the La Crosse Community Foundation. B.L.A.C.K. will […]

This was an exciting quarter for competitive grants as we awarded $237,133 to 24 local nonprofit organizations! As always, we send a HUGE thank you to our generous donors and our grant committee and board members who worked together to make the funding decisions. We’re looking forward to seeing the myriad ways these investments better […]

Interest in equitable grantmaking increasing The world of philanthropy has been undergoing a transformative shift in recent years, with an increasing emphasis on equitable grantmaking practices that prioritize long-term impact and community empowerment. Trust-based philanthropy, a vital concept in this shift, seeks to rebalance power dynamics between funders and grantees, fostering stronger relationships and more […]

La Crosse Community Foundation and Viterbo University partner to provide Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development Balancing the demands of community needs and limited resources can leave nonprofits unsure how to take their organizations to the next level. But 16 local nonprofit leaders are now equipped more than ever to manage healthy operations and impactful programs, […]

Longtime La Crosse educators Ron and Jane Rada started the Community Engaged Fellowships initiative last year to provide three one-year fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students. Described as a closely mentored internship, the purpose is to promote community engagement and support philanthropy. La Crosse Community Foundation has been fortunate to work with one of those fellows, […]