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Madi Schneider joins the team!

Hello! My name is Madi Schneider, and I am the newest member of the Community Foundation’s Community Engagement Team! The Foundation’s commitment to helping area nonprofits succeed greatly aligns with my interests and passions which made me incredibly excited to come onboard! I am originally from Appleton, but more recently lived in Minnesota while my […]

Appleton Education Foundation welcomes Julie Pahnke

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 […]

We welcome David Weiss to the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative

Hello! My name is David Weiss (he/him/his), I am blessed to be the next executive director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI). I hope to build on the foundation provided by Kim O’Brien and all the founders and stakeholders who created such an amazing resource for nonprofits in our area. As a graduate of the […]

The Community Foundation Welcomes Brenda LaTour

Hello! My name is Brenda LaTour and I recently joined the Community Foundation as a Donor Services Coordinator. I am responsible for streamlining and supporting the Community Foundation’s five geographic affiliate foundations in Brillion, Chilton, Clintonville, Shawano, and Waupaca. I was born and raised in Kaukauna, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse with a Business […]

Renee Resch Joins the Team!

Hi!  My name is Renee Resch, and I am so honored and excited to join the Community Foundation as the finance manager. In my role, I am responsible for ensuring all contributions are deposited into the correct investment accounts as well as moving cash out of those accounts when it is time to pay out […]

Katie Ornstein Joins the Community Foundation

Hello, I’m Katie Ornstein and I joined the Community Foundation staff in December. I developed my passion for helping nonprofits while serving with AmeriCorps in Appleton following my graduation from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Political Science. I’ve always worked for nonprofits, including organizations working in shelter for the homeless, health care and at a food […]