Eau Claire Community Foundation’s Post

We're thrilled by the incredible support we've received for this year's Autumn Social! A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you! A special thank you goes out to our presenting sponsor Wipfli! Associated Bank, BMO, C&M Home Builders and Real Estate , Frandsen Bank & Trust, Morgan Stanley, M3 Insurance, Market & Johnson, Inc., Royal Credit Union, Security Financial Bank, Trust Point Inc., WESTconsin Credit Union, Wells Fargo

🎉🍁 Are you ready? Autumn Social tickets are NOW LIVE! 🍁🎉 This is an event you won't want to miss! Join us on September 19th as we honor the 2024 Leadership Award recipients, Paul and Cheri Weinke, and celebrate the incredible impact of this year's grant-making. We'll give special recognition to the grantees of our Create Culture grant category, featuring a heartwarming presentation and a performance by Stand in the Light Memory Choir 🎶✨. Plus, enjoy musical accompaniment by Opus 3 of Chippewa Valley Symphony during cocktail hour! 🎻🥂 This year's event promises to be unforgettable, thanks to our premiere sponsor Wipfli and all our amazing event partners! Tickets are just $50 each and can be purchased at the link below. Get yours now! 🎟️👇 https://lnkd.in/gmr_ZSzH

📅 Save the Date! Get ready for an exciting lineup of upcoming events that you won't want to miss! 🎉A big thank you to our premiere event sponsor Wipfli for their generous support in making these events possible! 🙏✨ 🔹 The Autumn Social 🗓️ September 19, 2024 ✨ The premier event for the Eau Claire Community Foundation that celebrates the impact of our current year’s grantmaking. 🔹 Professional Advisors Event 🗓️ October 17, 2024 ✨ A free social and educational event that focuses on topics that are most relevant to navigating today’s charitable landscape. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars! 🗓️📌

Interested in starting a fund but unsure where to begin? Join us every Wednesday as we delve into various funds and charitable giving strategies! 👀🌟 If you are passionate about supporting students and their academics, a scholarship fund is the way to go! 🎓 Scholarship funds are a transformative way to make a lasting impact on students' lives, providing them with the resources they need to pursue their academic or vocational dreams. 📚✨ Our Scholarship Funds are crafted to cater to the diverse needs of students, ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to all. Whether you're interested in supporting students in specific areas of study 📖, recognizing and rewarding academic excellence 🏆, alleviating financial challenges 💰, or assisting students from particular schools or colleges 🏫, we can help you customize your scholarship fund to align with your philanthropic vision. Embarking on a philanthropic journey is a rewarding experience, and we're here to make it as seamless as possible for you. Ready to start making a meaningful difference in the lives of students? 🚀 Reach out to us at info@eccfwi.org ✉️ or visit eccfwi.org to learn more and begin your philanthropic adventure today! 🌟🌱

Looking to make a meaningful impact but unsure about starting a Fund? 🌟 We've got you covered! Join us every Wednesday for the inside scoop!👀 An Acorn Fund is a fantastic way to begin your philanthropic adventure! With as little as $500, you can establish a Fund that grows over time, allowing you to contribute at a pace that suits you. 🌱 As your Acorn Fund matures and becomes fully funded, it will issue grants to support the nonprofits that resonate with you, making a lasting impact for years to come. 💙 Whether you're new to philanthropy or looking to expand your giving strategy, our team is dedicated to helping you create a Fund that aligns with your values and goals. 🤝 Ready to take the first step towards creating a meaningful legacy? Visit eccfwi.org to learn more about starting a Fund and begin your journey today! 🚀

Interested in starting a Fund but not sure where to start? We are here to help!🌟 Tune in every Wednesday for more details! 👀 If you would like to be fully involved in your philanthropy and are ready for a hands-on approach, a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is right for you! 💡 DAF's allow donors to make grant recommendations to directly support the nonprofits of their choice. Each year, ECCF staff will work with you to help make the grant-making process EASY! Whether you know exactly where you want your grant dollars to go, or you need a little insight into what the needs of the community are, our knowledgeable staff can help. 🤝💼 Ready to start making a lasting impact? Reach out to us at info@eccfwi.org ✉️ or visit https://lnkd.in/ghuwjNjG to embark on your philanthropic journey today! 🌍💙

Interested in working with ECCF? The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Inc is hiring for a new Executive Director! Learn more and apply using the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/eppgUfwG

🌟 Ready to make a difference but not sure where to start with your Fund? Look no further! 🌟 Whether you're eager to be hands-on in the granting process or prefer a simpler approach, we've got options tailored just for YOU! Tune in every Wednesday for all the details! 👀 If you prefer a hands-off approach and want to ensure your contributions address the most critical needs in our community, an Unrestricted Fund is the perfect fit! 📝 With an Unrestricted Fund, the ECCF Grant Committee takes the reins, recommending funding for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life in the Eau Claire area. During our annual Community Grant Cycle, our dedicated volunteers review applications, score, and recommend organizations to receive funding from these Unrestricted Funds. 📋💡 Ready to start making a lasting impact? Reach out to us at info@eccfwi.org ✉️ or visit ECCF Ways to Give to embark on your philanthropic journey today! 🌍💙

🌟 Ready to make an impact but not sure where to start with your Fund? Tune in every Wednesday to discover the perfect fit for YOU! 👀 Passionate about a specific giving category but unsure which nonprofits need your support? Our Field of Interest funds are tailored just for you! 🌱 Lean on our grant committee's expertise to ensure your Fund supports programs closest to your heart. During our Community Grant Cycle, our reviewers will match your preferences with nonprofits whose missions align with yours. This means each year, your grants have the opportunity to catalyze change in unexpected places, making an inclusive impact on the communities we serve. 💙 Ready to start making a difference? Contact us at info@eccfwi.org ✉️ or visit our website to get started: www.eccfwi.org 🚀 #PowerfulGiving #CommunityImpact

Interested in starting a Fund but not sure where to start? We are here to help! 🌟 Whether you want to be heavily involved in your fund's granting process, or you want to keep things simple, there is an option for YOU! Tune in every Wednesday for more details! 👀 If you are a donor who knows exactly what organizations or programs you want to support, then a Designated Fund is the choice for you! This makes Designated funds one of the easiest funds for donors to open. 🌱 These funds allow donors to designate their favorite nonprofit organization, government entity, church, or school in advance, to receive grants as soon as the Fund is fully endowed. Then, those organizations will receive a grant every year, forever. 💙 Start making a difference today! Contact us at info@eccfwi.org ✉️  or visit https://lnkd.in/ghuwjNjG to get started!