Madison Community Foundation

A Fund for Women awarded $138,000 in grants to 10 Dane County organizations that provide programs and support to empower people who identify as women and girls and strengthen their opportunities for success. When women and girls thrive, everyone thrives! See the full list of grants on our website: https://buff.ly/3MfjHlx

Happy 5-year work anniversary to MCF's Vice President of Finance & Operations, Carmen Jeschke! Thank you, Carmen, for bringing your strategic decision-making and astute leadership to MCF. We are grateful for your dedication and relentless efforts that keep our financials strong and operations running smoothly. Congratulations!

The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Nonprofit Center has moved one step closer to realizing its full potential for providing professional resources for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Madison area thanks to a new $1 million grant from the Roots & Wings Foundation. “This gift deepens the support of the philanthropic community for nonprofit capacity building in the region and brings us closer to realizing our full vision for the Goodman Nonprofit Center,” said Bob Sorge, Madison Community Foundation’s President and CEO. “We are deeply grateful to the Roots & Wings Foundation for its confidence in MCF and $1 million commitment to ensure the Center thrives as a hub for learning.” “We deeply appreciate all that the Madison Community Foundation does to support and nurture community-based organizations throughout Dane County,” said Roots & Wings’ executive director Shana Dall’Osto. “Our grant to MCF is an investment in the capacity of all the local nonprofits the Center will support as it grows and expands.” MCF will launch a search for the Center’s director in October with programming set to begin in fall 2025. Read the full announcement on our website: https://buff.ly/47Ibxvg

If your clients would like to increase the impact of their charitable giving without compromising their broader financial goals, life insurance may provide a solution. Our latest Advisor Blog post details relatively simple ways to increase clients' giving capacity with life insurance!

Happy one year anniversary to our Donor Database Manager, Nick Pjevach! Nick has quickly become a vital part of MCF's team with his profound expertise in both database management and the Madison community. Thank you, Nick, for bringing your talent to MCF! Your work is never null or void Congratulations!

Last week, MCF had the pleasure of hosting our Annual Advisor Seminar featuring Bryan Clontz, Ph.D., CFP®, CAP®! Attendees gained insights on the value of Non-Cash Assets and how to prepare for accepting them. Thank you to all who attended, to Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for sponsoring, and to Gregory Monday and Karen Prochaska for participating in our panel discussion. We are looking forward to hosting this insightful event next year!

MCF’s grantmaking focuses on investing in projects that will help the Madison community thrive now and for generations to come. The nonprofit organizations that receive these grants work diligently to ensure their new initiatives flourish and uplift the community. In our latest newsletter, we highlight three examples of exciting projects that MCF has been proud to support and watch flourish in recent years. We celebrate the launch of Madison Reading Project's climate controlled and wheelchair lift equipped Big Red Reading Bus 2.0, the success of the first biennial Harry Whitehorse Wood Sculpture Festival, and the grand opening of Centro Hispano's new home - Calli. These achievements highlight the importance of supporting innovative ideas that can make a meaningful difference in Madison. Read the full story on our website today: https://buff.ly/4gpGetn

Join us Tuesday, October 15th at 11 a.m. for our advisor webinar! In this hour session, Johanna Allex, JD, CPA, and E.G. Schramka, CPA, JD, ABV, CIRM, PFS, CAP® will present "A Primer on CRTs, CLTs, and CGAs". This presentation will provide attendees with an overview on how charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and charitable gift annuities can provide benefits to their clients. Reserve your spot today: https://buff.ly/47rPrgx

Happy one year work anniversary to our Accounting Director, Beth Hedges! In her first year at MCF, Beth has been able to triumph over any obstacle in her path. Thank you, Beth, for bringing your impressive attention to detail and warm, bubbly personality to the MCF team! We are lucky to have you. Congratulations!

MCF is currently seeking a Donor Engagement Coordinator to join our Donor Engagement team! The Donor Engagement Coordinator is instrumental in enabling MCF to deliver outstanding philanthropic services and stewardship, guiding donors toward achieving their charitable giving goals and supporting nonprofit organizations in building endowment funds to sustain their missions. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about this role at this organization, is trustworthy, is humble, desires to grow and learn, and is passionate about serving our community. A complete job description can be found on our website and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to apply@madisongives.org! https://buff.ly/3V7mrGh