One of the most important conversations happening in philanthropy today is not about investment markets, annual fundraising campaigns, or economic forecasts. It is about understanding how wealth moves through communities and what that movement could mean for future...
Community Leadership
News & Events
Lunch and Learn Series
Each month, we feature a new theme, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference. Visit cfcwi.org/voices-of-impact to explore upcoming sessions and revisit past conversations.
News
Ready Because We Love This Place: National Preparedness Month and the Central Wisconsin Together Fund
If you've lived through even one central Wisconsin summer, you know how fast a quiet afternoon can turn into something you'll be talking about for years. On July 27, that happened a few counties away. An EF-3 tornado, winds up to 155 miles an hour, cut a 12-mile path...
September Voices of Impact with the Portage County Historical Society
Voices of Impact: Portage County Historical Society Our September Voices of Impact session welcomed John Harry from the Portage County Historical Society for a conversation about transformation, community connection, and the evolving role of a local historical...
Ready Hands, Lasting Legacies
Thank you! If you stopped by our Open House on August 10th, you already know why I am so full of gratitude. The room was full of good conversation, leaders representing our organizational endowments, neighbors asking thoughtful questions, and new connections taking...
Build to Last: How Legacy Gifts Strengthen Communities
For many people, a will is simply a legal document. However, it can be something much more: a reflection of the values, people, and causes that mattered most during a lifetime. That is what makes planned giving so powerful. When most people think about charitable...
Events
2026 Gala of Gratitude: Saturday, November 14
Join the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin for an evening of camaraderie, collective giving, and celebration of our community working together in the spirit of gratitude.
