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Giving USA 2016 reports that 2015 was America’s Most Generous Year Ever

Posted by Admin WPN on June 15, 2016

According to Giving USA, "Charitable donations hit record for second year in a row, at estimated $373.25 billion. Donations from America’s individuals, estates, foundations and corporations reached an estimated $373.25...

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Wisconsin Philanthropy Network has moved

Posted by Admin WPN on May 26, 2016

Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN), formerly Donors Forum of Wisconsin, is always looking for ways in which we can better serve our members. Part of that improvement comes today when WPN relocates...

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Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Announces New President and CEO

Posted by Admin WPN on March 30, 2016

Oshkosh’s Bill Wyman chosen to lead Foundation OSHKOSH, WI — The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation today announced the appointment of Bill Wyman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April...

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Philanthropy and the Social Economy BLUEPRINT 2016 Released

Posted by Admin WPN on December 18, 2015

Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2016 is an annual industry forecast about the ways we use private resources for public benefit. Foundation Center partnered with Lucy Bernholz to offer the Blueprint as a GrantCraft...

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The House Passes Permanent Charitable Extenders

Posted by Admin WPN on December 17, 2015

Moments ago the House of Representatives passed the PATH Act making the IRA Charitable Rollover and two other charitable giving incentives permanent law. Members of the House showed strong bipartisan...

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Giving In Numbers – 2015 Edition Report Provides Benchmarking for Corporate Philanthropy

Posted by Admin WPN on December 16, 2015

The 2015 Giving In Numbers report marks the 10th anniversary edition published by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP). CECP is a coalition of CEOs united in the belief...

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Would you create lasting change in the community to gain a tax credit

Posted by Melinda on July 10, 2015

Connecting to Philanthropy: Would you create lasting change in the community to gain a tax credit? (July 10, 2015) Many Wisconsinites head south for more than the...

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Accomplishing individual philanthropic goals with meaningful contributions

Posted by Melinda on June 5, 2015

Connecting to Philanthropy: Accomplishing individual philanthropic goals with meaningful contributions (June 5, 2015) Foundations are making an impact...

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WPN Announces New Board Member Erin Frederick

Posted by Melinda on June 1, 2015

MILWAUKEE, June 1, 2015 – Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN) announced a new member to its Board of Directors, elected by the organization’s membership at WPN’s Annual Meeting on May...

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Donors Forum of Wisconsin is NOW Wisconsin Philanthropy Network

Posted by Melinda on May 19, 2015

Effective May 19, 2015, Donors Forum of Wisconsin is now Wisconsin Philanthropy Network. Wisconsin Philanthropy Network more fully expresses our mission and vision for the future without deviating from the values...

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