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Paper has long shaped the Fox Valley. Our rotating Art Showcase located in our office continues that story with handmade paper and pressed botanicals by local artist Kerry Schaefer. Kerry traces this work to a gift from his wife, a papermaking kit. As an avid gardener, he saw a way to combine these two interests. […]
The Jazz Corner Society and the Fox Jazz Fest planning committee hosted the 30th Annual Fox Jazz Fest at Jefferson Park in Menasha on August 30–31, 2025. The Community Vision Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, supported the event. Over the course of the two days, an estimated 7,500 […]
Tri-County Dental began a new chapter for its Robert Glass Focus on Children (RGFOC) program by hosting a community-wide open house to unveil its new two-chair mobile dental clinic and upgrades to its physical clinic location. With support from various funds within the Community Foundation, Tri-County Dental is expanding and improving care, enabling more children […]
As career paths change and grow, it always takes on a bittersweet tone. On September 5 we will say farewell to Carolyn Desrosiers who first joined the Community Foundation in 2017 as our Community Engagement Manager before being promoted to the Director of Community Engagement in 2024. In her most recent role as Director of […]
ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square returned to Waupaca from August 10-16 with a full schedule, and the rain did not slow it down. Sponsored by the Community Vision Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the week brought people of all ages together for hands-on art, live music, […]
Hello! My name is Crystal Harrison, and I am eager to join the team as the new Donor Services Manager. I work closely with the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region—our largest donor advised fund—as well as a diverse portfolio of other funds within the […]
A new mural is brightening up the tunnel behind Fox Commons thanks to Paint the City 4. Each summer for the past four years, Paint the City has brought together students from the Appleton Area School District (AASD) for a two-week program to design and paint a public mural. This year’s project took place from […]
By: Andrea Peterson, Program & Communications Manager – NPLI According to BoardSource’s latest Leading With Intent report, only 29% of nonprofits surveyed reported that they have adopted a written succession plan or policy to guide the board when the CEO/Executive Director transition occurs. Why is that? Succession planning is often framed in terms of the […]
Each summer, hundreds of children with disabilities gather at John Wollner Fox Cities Memorial Field to play baseball. Supported by several funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, The Miracle League of the Fox Valley provides a safe, welcoming, and fully accessible baseball experience for children who may not otherwise have the […]
Written by Andrea Peterson, Program & Communications Manager for Nonprofit Leadership Initiative In today’s complex nonprofit landscape, exceptional financial leadership is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an Executive Director, Program Manager, or Board Treasurer, mastering financial strategy is crucial for ensuring mission success and organizational sustainability. That’s why the Nonprofit […]
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