Welcome to the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, a professional membership association for grantmakers in Wisconsin. For over 30 years, the Donors Forum has been Wisconsin’s premier resource for philanthropy.

We create opportunities for the exchange of ideas and information, disseminate current nonprofit sector trends and research, foster relationships between service providers and funders, build partnerships within and outside the sector, and advance the growth and enhancement of stewardship of philanthropic resources for the betterment of all Wisconsin residents.

We welcome you to explore our dynamic website of resources, connections and time saving tips that will allow you to design your own approach to your charitable giving and find out how membership in the Donors Forum network can help strengthen the impact and effectiveness of your foundation or giving program.

Annual Conference: October 15, 2010
 

REGISTER NOW!
Early Bird Deadline: September 17
Final Registration: October 8 

Welcome Reception
Thursday, October 14th

Schedule of Events

Meet Your Keynote Speakers
Udaya Patnaik  •  Rachel Hatch

Make Your Hotel Reservations
The Pfister Hotel •   Hotel Metro

Annual Luncheon: October 15, 2010
 

Register Online
Early Bird Deadline: September 17 
Final Registration: October 8 

Meet Your Keynote Speaker
Rachel Hatch

Apply for the 2010 Good Grant Award
Application deadline September 3

View the Latest Snapshot of Philanthropy

Education Grantmaker Invests in Wisconsin's Future
For over forty years, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation (Great Lakes) has provided assistance to help low-income students who apply for and succeed in college. Great Lakes, headquartered in Madison, is a leading guarantor and servicer of student loans serving the U.S. Department of Education; 3,500 schools; and 1,250 lenders.

New Tool for DFW Members
 
Philanthropy In/Sight is an interactive mapping tool designed for grantmakers to see the impact of philanthropy around the world. Combining the Foundation Center’s rich data on grantmakers and their grants with Google maps this new tool helps grantmakers create maps that show where philanthropy has made an impact and where the need for funding is greatest. DFW has partnered with the Foundation Center to provide FREE access to members through September 2010 to Philanthropy In/Sight. Note you MUST be a DFW member and log into the 'Member Login' area to access this benefit.
Disaster Grantmaking
 
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin is committed to supporting the coordination and education of the Wisconsin philanthropic sector to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major local disaster. When disaster strikes, philanthropy has a valuable role in both emergency and long-range relief efforts. Many times, grantmakers tackle both challenges, making modest initial grants to meet immediate needs, then reviewing the situation to make careful choices on where and how to make gifts. Visit our disaster grantmaking webpage for resources and links.

Let's Connect!
 
Become a fan of DFW's page and we'll keep you updated on the events as well as website additions, members in the news, legislative alerts and other DFW news. Find DFW on Facebook!

DFW has a group on Linked In. stay informed and keep in touch with members who share your interests. Link to DFW on LinkedIn!


Stay connected with DFW on Twitter through the exchange of quick, frequent answers. Follow DFW on Twitter! 
Award Applications

2010 Wisconsin Good Grant Award-PDF
Deadline extended to September 7, 2010

Upcoming Member Events

Wisconsin Water Quality Lecture Series - Featuring Steven Hayward
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: First Business Bank, Madison

NCFP Teleconference: Funding Volunteer Capacity to Create Change
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

NCFP Teleconference: Family Giving Beyond Borders for Long-Term Results
Date: Thursday, October 14
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grantmakers in Aging 2010 Annual Conference
Date: October 20-22
Location: The Drake Hotel Chicago, IL

Press Releases

Donors Forum of Wisconsin President Named as 2010 Women of Influence
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DFW In the News

The Land of Quiet Givers
NewsBuzz by Milwaukee Magazine
07/21/2010

Thornton outlines vision for staffing, cutting costs
MPS head aims to work with outside groups to improve the district
Milwaukee Jounal Sentinel
07/14/2010 

VIDEO: Deborah Fugenschuh, Women of Influence 2010
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
06/17/2010

STORY: Deborah Fugenschuh, Women of Influence 2010

The Business Journal of Milwaukee
06/17/2010

STORY: The State of Giving in Milwaukee
Philanthropists Being Asked to Give More
WISN.com ABC-12
05/21/2010

VIDEO: The State of Giving in Milwaukee

WISN.com ABC-12
05/21/2010
Contact: 414.270.1978 • 759 N. Milwaukee Street, Ste. 515 • Milwaukee, WI 53202