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Report Shows Conservation Funding Down Even as Outdoor Recreation Rises

Posted on Apr 20, 2023, by Community Foundation

Written by Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts. Earth Day is April 22, 2023. Last month, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released an in-depth report on the importance of natural resources in Wisconsin and the state of conservation funding. Dive in and read the full report. Here are some key takeaways: Outdoor recreation is a […]

LOTUS Legal Clinic supports crime victims

Posted on Apr 18, 2023, by Community Foundation

Everyone knows the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to legal representation if someone is accused of a crime, but fewer consider legal protections for victims of crime. Crime victims, especially those from historically underinvested communities such as immigrants, women, people of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, often face formidable barriers to seeking justice. […]

Autism Acceptance: Celebrating Differences in the Fox Cities

Posted on Apr 11, 2023, by Community Foundation

In the Fox Valley, acceptance happens every day. April is Autism Acceptance Month — 30 days dedicated to embracing the diverse and unique experiences across the autism community. But true inclusion is a year-round effort. The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin works throughout the calendar year to ensure that autistic individuals and their families feel […]

After 10 years, NPLI remains focused, agile

Posted on Apr 6, 2023, by Annette Look, NPLI Program and Communications Manager

“Managing Strategy with Focus and Agility.” That was the theme of the day when the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) Steering Council met for a strategic planning retreat on March 7. Pictured above: Steering Council Retreat – front row – Becky Boulanger, Jeff Hunter, Tammy Geenen. Back row – Rich Thompson, Jeff Hahn, David Weiss, Andrew […]

Appleton Education Foundation welcomes Julie Pahnke

Posted on Apr 4, 2023, by Julie Pahnke, grants and scholarships manager, Appleton Education Foundation

Hello! My name is Julie Pahnke and I am Appleton Education Foundation’s new Grants and Scholarships Manager. This is a newly created role where I’ll manage and further develop the Appleton Education Foundation’s growing grant and scholarship programs. It is a pleasure to be working with the wonderful, talented and dedicated team members that make […]

PBS’ “Wisconsin Hometown Stories” to feature Appleton

Posted on Mar 30, 2023, by Community Foundation

Appleton grew from trade and industry, thrived in tandem with the rise of Lawrence University, and has been transformed by music and activism. Coming soon: The newest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s history series, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton tells the story of a city built by the power of the Fox River and reinvented by generations […]

Women’s Fund welcomes Stacie Hazlett-Rothe

Posted on Mar 28, 2023, by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communication and Outreach Specialist, Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region

Hello! My name is Stacie Hazlett-Rothe (she/her), and I’m thrilled to join the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region team as the Communication and Outreach Specialist. In my role, I’ll be responsible for our external communication efforts, developing marketing materials, event planning and supporting my fellow team members in their roles. My passion for […]

Heckrodt’s Tracey Koenig ends 25 years of “a fun job”

Posted on Mar 23, 2023, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

Tracey Koenig’s 25-year career at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve started largely because the Menasha nature center was close by. That was a happy bit of serendipity for the visitors, staff and wildlife at the 91-acre nature center in Menasha. Tracey and her husband moved from Texas to a house near Heckrodt early in 1998. She had […]

Community Foundations: Unparalleled resources for local giving with major impact

Posted on Mar 21, 2023, by Community Foundation

As economic times get tough, more people are asking how they can make the biggest difference right in their own backyard. Indeed, local giving is a topic that has even made its way into the opinions of the mainstream media, causing many charitably inclined people to pay more attention to the impact their dollars have […]

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