In moments of change and uncertainty, the voice of the nonprofit sector is more important than ever. As policymakers weigh decisions that could impact grantmakers and the communities you serve, 501(c)(3)s have a vital role to play in sharing stories, elevating...
Part 1: Federal Budget and Tax Outlook & the 2025 Tax Debates: With a new President, Administration, and Congress, critical federal safety net programs that support children and families including Medicaid, SNAP, housing, and early childhood, are likely to face...
Every two years, the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum publishes a detailed report analyzing key components of the governor's biennial budget proposal and its implications for state programs, services, and taxpayers. On March 18, WPF President Jason Stein discussed...
During this session, Corporate peers from across the state explored corporate social investment trends, Corporate Foundation best practices, and measurement fundamentals. Kate Stobbe presented data from CECP’s best in class research and annual Giving in Numbers report...
Founded in 2022, Social Rx was built around the understanding that traditional mental health services often leave gaps in care, particularly for populations experiencing barriers to access, cultural stigma, or a preference for non-clinical interventions. This work is...
This session focused on the current state of the nonprofit sector. Dr. Akilah Watkins, President & CEO of Independent Sector, provided participants with insights from their recent report on the nonprofit workforce and led an interactive conversation about the 2025...
The 2024 Wisconsin Gives Report provides readers with an in-depth look at the state’s philanthropic sector. The biennial report provides critical information about statewide charitable giving, national trends, best practice and sector specific analysis, including...
Looking to attract and retain talent at your foundation? You'll need to know the latest data on salary and benefits to stay competitive. This session invited foundation peers from across the Midwest for a special presentation of the 2024 Midwest Grantmaker Salary,...
We are witnessing an unprecedented transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. Historically, people lived their entire lives close to their birthplace and as wealth passed from one generation to the next, most stayed in the same community. This is no longer...
The Zilber Family Foundation’s mission is to increase access to social and economic opportunity. The Foundation focuses on creating pathways to economic stability and improved quality of life. For many years, the Foundation has offered grantee partners multi-year...