Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionNovember, 2023 - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

Curriculum of Kindness: YMCA event empowers educators

Posted on Nov 30, 2023, by Community Foundation

The 2023 YMCA Staff Development Day proved transformative for our educators, embodying a culture of growth and collaboration. This annual event, attended by over 225 teachers, not only reaffirms the YMCA’s commitment to professional development but also provides a vital platform for connection, learning and insight-sharing. The subjects included child temperament, play-based curriculum, goal setting […]

Engaging Perspectives: Helping the Fox Valley Flourish

Posted on Nov 22, 2023, by Community Foundation

It’s good to share! Today we’re excited to highlight an episode from Appleton Engaged, a compelling podcast from the City of Appleton. Much like Voices from the Valley, which is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices within our communities, the Appleton Engaged podcast lifts up the individuals, organizations, and resources that contribute to making our community […]

Monthlies Project: Beating Period Poverty in Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on Nov 21, 2023, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

Getting your period and NOT having products available to you every once in a while is an inconvenience. Getting your period and NOT having products available to you EVERY TIME, is the definition of period poverty. Did you know that 1 in 4 menstruators currently face period poverty? Not only does period poverty impact mental […]

Happy Community Foundation Week!

Posted on Nov 16, 2023, by Community Foundation

We’re celebrating the impact of our foundation and hundreds of other community foundations across the country that are empowering positive social change in neighborhoods, counties, and states. We’re proud to be a member and supporter of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN), which supports and promotes effective philanthropy in our state. Community Foundation Week, created in […]

What Matters to You?

Posted on Nov 15, 2023, by Michelle Lippart Hardwick, Director of Gift Planning

As November unfolds, a spirit of generosity and giving takes center stage, casting a warm and hopeful glow as the days grow shorter and the holiday season beckons. This month, we find ourselves at the intersection of compassion and action with today’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day, National Community Foundation Week and Giving Tuesday on […]

Community Foundation welcomes Michelle Weber as CFO

Posted on Nov 14, 2023, by Community Foundation

Hi! My name is Michelle Weber, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In my role, I oversee the finance, database operations, Human Resources and Information Technology functions of the Community Foundation. I’ve spent the past 18 years working in a public accounting firm’s national not-for-profit practice, including the […]

Voices from the Valley: Stories of Home

Posted on Nov 9, 2023, by Community Foundation

Sharing stories in the news and lifting up the voices of people in our community really lends itself to making the Fox Valley feel like home. The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation have been engaged in a major effort to support the work of local newsrooms […]

Consideration of ESG and DEI factors in our investment portfolio

Posted on Nov 8, 2023, by Community Foundation

Recently, a Fox Valley resident asked me if we considered ESG (environmental, social governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) factors in our investment strategy. Our primary goal is to generate a sustainable stream of investment return to support the Community Foundation’s programs. Even though we do not have an explicit mandate for most of […]

Grants and Thanksgiving: Lessons from the Art of Grantwriting Workshop

Posted on Nov 7, 2023, by Annette Look, NPLI Program and Communications Manager

Thanksgiving and grant writing may not seem immediately similar, but after hosting the Art of Grant Writing Workshop for nonprofit leaders, some interesting parallels came to mind. Talking turkey There is no way around it — grant writing comes with the territory when you’re a nonprofit fundraiser, yet very few of us have received formal […]

Kaukauna library celebrates Native American heritage

Posted on Nov 2, 2023, by Community Foundation

Kaukauna Public Library is dedicated to sharing Indigenous programming with the community, especially as we honor Native American Heritage Month during the month of November. On Nov. 6, we’re hosting a celebration that highlights Indigenous art, displays and hands-on activities for all ages. These programs are important for the community to engage with Native American […]

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