Charitable giving: Ten ways teens can get involved
At the community foundation, we are honored to work with many families across multiple generations. Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their [...]
Closer to home: Steps to move your donor-advised fund to the community foundation
At the Winona Community Foundation, we work with individuals and families who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a donor-advised fund [...]
“Nice to meet you”: Introducing your advisors to the community foundation team
At the Winona Community Foundation, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to [...]
Philanthropy’s crucial role
Over the last several years, communities across the country, including our own region, have faced moments of enormous challenge—from natural disasters and economic uncertainty [...]
Ask the Expert
Nonprofits are held accountable through built in checks and balances with systems and practices designed to ensure that no single person or group has [...]
Rethinking legacy: Balancing gifts to heirs with the community’s future
Next time you meet with your estate planning attorney, it may be a good idea to check in on your long-term plans and ask [...]
Step by step, it starts with “love of humanity”
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. For some people, philanthropy means supporting a favorite nonprofit year [...]
What type of donor are you—scattered, results-focused, just getting started, or deep into it already?
Even if you are new to charitable giving, you’ve likely discovered that there’s no single “right” way to approach making a difference. It turns [...]
Building your charitable plan, brick by brick
Most of us can think of something we fully intend to do—someday. Organize the photos. Update the estate plan. Reboot the exercise routine. Charitable [...]
Why 2026 is different: Four tax-time reminders
It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track. If you’ve already established a [...]
