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 […]
More »With grant from La Crosse Community Foundation, the Y cuts ribbon on a new community service
With a $40,000 grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation, La Crosse Area Family Y cut the ribbon on a new van today, representing the “Y on the Fly” program […]
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Local choir receives La Crosse Community Foundation grant; still needs more support
The La Crosse Community Foundation today announced a grant to help improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The Giving Hearts Choir will receive $2,500 to help with […]
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La Crosse Community Foundation appoints donor services coordinator
The La Crosse Community Foundation has promoted Office Manager Sherry Beames to donor services coordinator. In her new role, Beames will serve as the primary stewardship advisor for the foundation’s […]
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