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LACF welcomes new impact specialist

La Crosse Area Community Foundation has welcomed Keli Frigo as its new impact specialist. She succeeds Ellen Heydon, who recently transitioned to a new professional opportunity. Frigo brings nearly two decades of experience in communications, [...]
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Why funding nonprofit overhead matters more than you might think

Not long ago, someone asked me what percentage of their donation “actually goes to the cause” and how much is “just overhead”. I get that question a lot. Maybe you’ve wondered the same thing. The idea is that dollars spent on overhead are [...]
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Tax-smart strategies for year-end giving

Charitable giving always starts with a generous heart. As the year winds down, many people consider where they want their generosity to make a difference. If you’re among them, there are tax-smart strategies that can help your gifts go further — [...]
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Guided by scent, powered by community

How La Crosse’s K-9 unit supports community and dementia care When a person with dementia goes missing, time matters. Confusion, memory loss, and vulnerability, especially in extreme temperatures, can quickly […]

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