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Welcome to the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, a professional membership association for grantmakers in Wisconsin. For 30 years, the Donors Forum has been Wisconsin’s resource for philanthropy.
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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. | |
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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.
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May 1, 2008 the Donors Forum of Wisconsin launches a year-long celebration of the organization's 30th year of service to grantmakers.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary, special activities and events from May 2008 - May 2009 will focus on what philanthropy means in our community, the impact it has had over the past 30 years, and its hope for Wisconsin's future.
We want your help in commemorating this organizational milestone! Below are the initiatives that will be a part of our year long celebration. Click on each activty for more information.
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 Guiding Principles and Effective Practice Options
A consise resourse for Wisconsin grantmakers
Donors Forum of Wisconsin presents Guiding Principles and Effective Practice Options, a concise resource for Wisconsin grantmakers. This booklet was developed by DFW's In the Public Trust Taskforce, comprised of corporate, family and independent foundations.
The membership took great care to ensure that the contents of this document are both informative and inclusive. The Donors Forum believes the principles and practice options are useful tools and guides for all grantmakers. The intent of this booklet is to help grantmakers become more successful in fulfilling their missions. To view the recently published resource click here or click on the image.
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$687 Billion to Change Hands in Wisconsin
More than $687 billion will move from one Wisconsin generation to the next by 2050, with $105 billion changing hands before 2010. Those are the findings from the Transfer of Wealth in Wisconsin study, commissioned by Wisconsin’s Certified Community Foundations. The research, conducted by the Nebraska Community Foundation/Nebraska Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, provides a county-by-county analysis of the wealth transfer. >Learn More
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Happy 30th Birthday 
