The Community Foundation helps nonprofits grow and thrive by supporting professional development and networking opportunities. We nurture spaces for learning, collaboration, and collective growth through sponsoring events like Nonprofit Meet-Ups, the Leadership Institute, and the Nonprofit Community Forum, empowering our nonprofit partners to better serve the community.
Nonprofit Meet-Ups
You are invited to a monthly Nonprofit Meet-Up—a casual gathering for anyone working with or supporting nonprofits. Whether you’re staff, a volunteer, or a collaborator, this is a great space to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships in the community.
🗓 When: Every third Wednesday, 5-6:30 PM
📍Where: Locations rotate each month, see the schedule for details
Mid-State Technical College Nonprofit Leadership Institute
The Community Foundation and United Way of Portage County proudly support Mid-State Technical College’s masterclass in nonprofit leadership. The Nonprofit Leadership Institute is a series of seminars suitable for members of all levels of nonprofit organizations. Designed for staff, executives, board members of nonprofits, and community members interested in board service, this course will provide the foundations for managing and operating effective nonprofits.
Nonprofit Leadership and Educational Fund
Scholarships to help pay for Mid-State Technical College Nonprofit Leadership Institute course are available, thanks to sponsorships from the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin and United Way of Portage County. This fund was created to ensure high quality and financially accessible leadership and educational experiences are available for our nonprofit community.
Scholarship Eligibility
To qualify, you must fit one of the following:
- Employed by a nonprofit organization serving Portage or Waushara County, Wisconsin
- A current or future board member of a nonprofit organization serving Portage or Waushara County, Wisconsin.
- A resident of Portage or Waushara County, Wisconsin, who is interested in serving on a Portage or Waushara County nonprofit organization’s board of directors.
If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund, please visit the Nonprofit Leadership and Educational Fund page.
Nonprofit Community Forum
In November 2024, the Community Foundation, United Way, and Mid-State Technical College partnered to host the first ever Nonprofit Community Forum in Stevens Point. It brought together nearly 100 attendees for a full day of workshops, connection, and learning. We are proud of the collective energy of our local nonprofits.
