Banking sector unease may signal the need to diversify
While arguably the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent its biggest shockwaves through the startup and banking sectors, nonprofit organizations are not immune [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $55,240 to Local Nonprofits
Winona Community Foundation Awards $55,240 to Local Nonprofits An important part of the Winona Community Foundation’s mission is realized though [...]
$10,000 Grant to Empower People With Disabilities
SEMCIL received a $10,000 Grant from the Winona Community Foundation’s United Way of Olmsted County Fund in December of 2021. [...]
Giving a business to charity: Stack the odds in your client’s favor
Despite recent reports of a 55% decline in charitable giving by the top 50 U.S. donors in 2022, high profile giving by donors associated [...]
Hidden no more: Designated funds and field-of-interest funds
Most attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are well-aware of donor-advised funds and the reasons behind their popularity. Especially when a donor-advised fund is established [...]
Disaster giving: Perspectives for your clients
Both the recent one-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine conflict and the earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria are causing more [...]
Winona Community Foundation Reaches GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency
The Winona Community Foundation is pleased to announce that we have earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered [...]
Gifts of alternative assets: Avoid valuation slip ups
Giving highly-appreciated assets to a public charity is a great way for your donors to support your mission. But time and again, we are [...]
The trust factor: Building donor confidence in your mission
At the core of any fundraising program is the all-important factor of trust. Unfortunately, recent studies have shown that donor trust in nonprofit organizations [...]
Checklist: Engaging your board of directors in planned giving
Now that the year-end dust has settled after a busy first couple months of the new year, your organization’s attention may turn to getting [...]
