Spotlight: Ann Shannon

Jun 9, 2022 | 40th Anniversary

We recently sat down with Ann Shannon, the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin’s First Executive Director.

As the former executive director of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Ann helped grow the asset base of that organization from $400,000 to $1.6 million. In 2012, Ann was the first recipient of the Women’s Fund SPARK Philanthropy Award. The Women’s Fund is designed to empower women philanthropists while funding programs that develop the full potential of women and children. Ann was instrumental in the development of the Women’s Fund.

Watch this video below to hear some comments from Ann. Thank you for your leadership in our community.

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