The Loop

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 […]

Each summer, hundreds of children with disabilities gather at John Wollner Fox Cities Memorial Field to play baseball. Supported by several funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, The Miracle League of the Fox Valley provides a safe, welcoming, and fully accessible baseball experience for children who may not otherwise have the […]

Written by Andrea Peterson, Program & Communications Manager for Nonprofit Leadership Initiative In today’s complex nonprofit landscape, exceptional financial leadership is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an Executive Director, Program Manager, or Board Treasurer, mastering financial strategy is crucial for ensuring mission success and organizational sustainability. That’s why the Nonprofit […]

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation are proud to announce the distribution of $1.5 million in grants through the 2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund. This regional philanthropic partnership leverages the combined knowledge of the three foundations to address urgent needs and […]

Disaster relief efforts are underway to help those affected by the catastrophic flash flooding on July 4 in Texas Hill Country that has killed more than 130 people, with many people still missing.   Community foundations in Texas are rallying to support the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts of these devastating flash floods. If you would […]

The Community Vision Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, provided a grant to support Lawrence University’s Summer Music programs – the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival and Lawrence Summer Music Institute – which bring talented high school and college-age music education and free performances to the Fox Cities each summer. […]

Written by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region For 30 years, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region has been driving real change for women, girls, and for the future of our community. From funding programs that increase access to education and healthcare to breaking […]