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 The nonprofit and philanthropic communities touch every part of our lives. Working with the media is an important part of ensure a strong and effective relationship between the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors and the public.
As the voice for organized philanthropy in Wisconsin, DFW is the resource for media and other external audiences seeking information about the state's grantmaking foundations and the issues impacting them.
Media Contact:
Samantha Dennis
Director of Communications and Member Relations
(414) 270-1978
sdennis@dfwonline.org
You may also contact Samantha if you would like to receive DFW communications, a great way to stay informed of the issues and practices influencing philanthropy.
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Donors Forum of Wisconsin (DFW) is a regional membership association of grantmakers who support and promote effective philanthropy through membership, professional development and information sharing. As Wisconsin's leading voice and premier resource for philanthropy. DFW is committed to helping its members fulfill their charitable goals. It does so by providing opportunities for trustees and staff to network, provides professional development opportunities, enhances knowledge and demonstrates community leadership.
DFW helps funders become more efficient, effective grantmakers. Being a member means being part of an informed, innovative and in-touch network.
Additional information is available on DFW's membership, what we do, and who we are in the associated sections of the website. |
Donors Forum of Wisconsin President Named as 2010 Women of Influence
May 06, 2010
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Celebrates the Legacy of Joseph J. Zilber
Recipient of the 2009 Wisconsin Philanthropic Leadership Award inspirited neighborhood revitalization
March 22, 2010
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Members receive national recognition
Six companies named to list by Corporate Responsibility Officer and Fortune Magazines
March 4, 2010
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Welcomes New Board Member
David Pamperin, President and CEO, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
March 3, 2010
Philanthropic Spirit Alive and Well Within Wisconsin Corporations
February 22, 2010
Celebrate Charitable Giving During Community Foundation Week November 12-18
Wisconsin's Community Foundation Leaders Visit Lawmakers at the State Capitol
November 12, 2009
2009 Wisconsin Good Grant Award Recipients Announced
September 09, 2009
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Honors Joesph J. Zilber with the Wisconsin Philanthropic Leadership Award
Philanthropist to be recognized for inspiring neighborhood revitalization
August 07, 2009
Wisconsin State of Philanthropy Report Released
May 14, 2009
2008 Wisconsin Good Grant Award Recipients Announced
September 16, 2008
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Honors John and Tashia Morgridge with the Wisconsin
Philanthropic Leadership Award
Morgridges to be recognized for their commitment to higher education in Wisconsin
September 11, 2008
Donors Forum of Wisconsin Members Receive National Recognition
Six companies named to list by Corporate Responsibility Officer and Fortune Magazines
March 06, 2008
New Study Projects Generations to Transfer $687 Billion in 50 Years
Wisconsin Certified Community Foundations: Charitable investments enhance community viability
September 6, 2006
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| DFW's Snapshots of Philanthropy |
Looking for a great story on the impact of philanthropy in our state? Check out DFW's Snapshots of Philanthropy, a series of 30 profiles created to celebrate the work of DFW's members in recognition of the 30th anniversary of DFW. |
The Land of Quiet Givers
NewsBuzz by Milwaukee Magazine
By Sarah Worthman
July 21, 2010
Thornton outlines vision for staffing, cutting costs
Milwaukee Jounal Sentinel
By Erin Richards
July 14, 2010
VIDEO: Deborah Fugenschuh, Women of Influence 2010
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
June 17, 2010
STORY: Deborah Fugenschuh, Women of Influence 2010
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
June 17, 2010
VIDEO: The State of Giving in Milwaukee
WISN.com ABC-12
By Kathy Mykleby
May 21, 2010
STORY: The State Of Giving In Milwaukee
Philanthropists Being Asked to Give More
WISN.com ABC-42
By Kathy Mykleby
May 21, 2010
Women of Influence winners announced for 2010
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
April 30, 2010
Leaders Urged to Chart a Positive Course for Community
New Richmond News
April 8, 2010
Developer, Philanthropist Joseph Zilber Dead At 92
Milwaukee Native Provided Backing For Pabst Brewing Development, Marquette Law School
WISN.com ABC-12
March 19, 2010
Grant pushes Keller family philanthropy over $25 million mark
Post Crescent
By Peter Bach
February 24, 2010
Celebrate Charitable Giving During Community Foundation Week
BizTimes Nonprofit Weekly
By Alshya Shertz
November 13, 2009
Most Nonprofits Not 'Fiscally Healthy"
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
September 21, 2009
Economy Has Charities Worried, Report Card Shows
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Tom Held
September 19, 2009
Milwaukee Foundation Leader Retiring
Assets quadruple during Jansson's tenure
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Tom Held
September 16, 2009
Crisis Resource Center Receives Good Grant Award
BizTimes Nonprofit Weekly
By Alysha Shertz
September 11, 2009
Donors Forum Honors Crisis Resource Center
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
September 10, 2009
Nonprofit People in the News: Donors Forum Honors Zilber
BizTimes Nonprofit Weekly
By Alysha Shertz
September 4, 2009
Recession Forcing Foundations to Shift Focus
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Kathy Bergstrom
July 24, 2009
New Law Lets Nonprofits Tap Into Their Endowments
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Erica Perez
July 21, 2009
Philanthropist Andy Fleckenstein is trying to stretch his foundation's dollars
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Bill Glauber
June 30, 2009
Bradford Beach Gets Blue Wave Certification
The Bay View Compass
June 29, 2009
Project Milwaukee: Bringing the Races Together
WUWM News
By Ann-Elise Henzl
June 15, 2009
Charity A-List Events Still a Draw
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Corrinne Hess
June 12, 2009
VIDEO: Recession Could Change Milwaukee Arts
WISN.com ABC-12
By Patrick Paolantonio
June 7, 2009
STORY: Recession Could Change Milwaukee Arts
Lack of Donations Forces Cuts
WISN.com ABC-12
By Patrick Paolantonio
June 7, 2009
Wisconsin Foundation See Assets Sink, Expect to Give Less
Nonprofit news roundup
Philanthropy Journal
May 22, 2009
State Foundations Report Drop in Assets
Most expect to fund fewer grants in 2009
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Georgia Pabst
May 21, 2009
Economy Negatively Affecting Wisconsin Foundation Grantmaking, Report Finds
Philanthropy News Digest
May 21, 2009
Report: Foundation Budgets Decreasing
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Corrine Hess
May 14, 2009
Donors Forum of Wisconsin: Releases premiere Wisconsin State of Philanthropy Report
WisBusiness.com
May 14, 2009
Concordia Scales Back Plans to Build Pharmacy School
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Corrine Hess
May 8, 2009
Nonprofits Consider Shared Resouces as Funds Diminish
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Kathy Bergstrom
February 06, 2009
Domestic Violence Programs to Merge
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Georgia Pabst
January 30, 2009
Tight Economy is No Party for Local Fund-Raisers
Milwaukee Journal Setinel
By Helen Pauly
December 20, 2008
National Job Training Effort Targets Milwaukee Workers
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By Rich Rovito
November 21, 2008
Milwaukee-Area Nonprofits Brace for Lean Times Ahead
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Alan Borsuk and Don Walker
November 16, 2008
Milwaukee Arts Groups Won't Go Quietly - and that's Good
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Patrick McIlheran
November 13, 2008
Study Shows Fragility of Local Arts and Culture Assets
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
By David Schuyler
November 10, 2008
Morgridges to Received Philanthropic Award
Small Business Times
September 12, 2008
Scholars' Checks Nearly in the Mail
1,200 freshmen will be first to get Morgridge grants
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Erica Perez
September 11, 2008
Great Expectations
Arts groups are pinched for revenue. Can UPAF's new leader deliver?
Milwaukee Magazine
By Paul Kosidowski
May 1, 2008
Giving Until it Hurts
As more projects in Ozaukee County rely on private donations rather than tax dollars, observers worry about 'philanthropy fatigue'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Dan Benson
January 26, 2008
Volunteer Spirit is Thriving in Area
Metro Milwaukee ranks high in community service, survey finds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Erica Perez
July 8, 2007
Fund-raising Firms Deliver Low Results
Some charities soliciting in the state keep just pennies from each dollar raised - telemarketers get the rest
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Erica Perez
May 27, 2007 Keeping Young Talent Tough for Non-Profits
Burnout, low pay cited in survey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Erica Perez
May 6, 2007
Death by Philanthropy
Several local foundations plan to go out of business. Will the community suffer?
Milwaukee Magazine
By Julie Sensat Wadren
February 1, 2007 |
Terms used in the philanthropic Sector often need clarification. Click here to view commonly-used philanthropy terms and their definitions. |
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