The Loop

The David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region (Nelson Family Fund) awarded grants totaling $2,058,650, providing nonprofits and local municipalities with a much-needed financial boost.  The Nelsons, who lived in De Pere, made provisions during their lifetimes for a planned gift to benefit the region. Rita was a teacher, and David was the Chief […]

On September 30, the Community Foundation hosted its annual Himebaugh Legacy Circle celebration at the Fox Cities Environmental Learning Campus at Bubolz Nature Preserve. The Himebaugh Legacy Circle recognizes those who have made future plans for their favorite charitable causes through a bequest or similar deferred gift to the Community Foundation. This event honored the […]

The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region recently hosted their 25th annual Women’s Fund Luncheon and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Fund. For three decades they have been supporting women and girls and have seen how this support strengthens our entire community. At this year’s luncheon attended by more […]

As career paths change and grow, it always takes on a bittersweet tone. On September 5 we will say farewell to Carolyn Desrosiers who first joined the Community Foundation in 2017 as our Community Engagement Manager before being promoted to the Director of Community Engagement in 2024. In her most recent role as Director of […]

ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square returned to Waupaca from August 10-16 with a full schedule, and the rain did not slow it down. Sponsored by the Community Vision Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the week brought people of all ages together for hands-on art, live music, […]

Hello! My name is Crystal Harrison, and I am eager to join the team as the new Donor Services Manager. I work closely with the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region—our largest donor advised fund—as well as a diverse portfolio of other funds within the […]

Our Waupaca Area Community Foundation affiliate partner awarded grants totaling $117,000 to 22 area nonprofit organizations from the Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund to help enhance the quality of life in the greater Waupaca area.  “Donors have once again helped make this possible. With the support of our generous community, we have been able to […]

Our 2024 Report to the Community features the many ways that by working together with our partners we strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all. A few key areas of focus in 2024 included affordable child care, housing, food insecurity, mental health, trail […]

A new mural is brightening up the tunnel behind Fox Commons thanks to Paint the City 4. Each summer for the past four years, Paint the City has brought together students from the Appleton Area School District (AASD) for a two-week program to design and paint a public mural. This year’s project took place from […]

By: Andrea Peterson, Program & Communications Manager – NPLI  According to BoardSource’s latest Leading With Intent report, only 29% of nonprofits surveyed reported that they have adopted a written succession plan or policy to guide the board when the CEO/Executive Director transition occurs. Why is that?  Succession planning is often framed in terms of the […]