2023 Summer Grant Award Announcement
This quarter’s grant cycle was HOT! It’s inspiring to see the incredible, creative, and generous service in the La Crosse area. We are continually in awe of what happens in […]
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Nonprofit Overhead Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
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 […]
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Donor Advised Funds Are Exploding in Popularity: Here’s Why
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! […]
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Foundation Welcomes New Community Engaged Fellow
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 […]
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La Crosse Community Foundation hires senior donor services coordinator
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 […]
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BIPOC Mental Health Scholarship Fund addresses provider shortage
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 […]
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2023 Spring Grant Award Announcement
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 […]
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From Power Dynamics to Partnerships: Trust-based philanthropy in equitable grantmaking
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 […]
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Local Leaders Earn Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development
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 […]
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Gretta Kraus looks back on year as LCF’s first Community Engaged Fellow
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 […]
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