Strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to addressing local needs. As a grantmaking organization, MCF supports a wide range of nonprofits whose work creates meaningful, lasting change. While funding helps turn ideas into action, the true measure of success lies in the outcomes achieved and the lives affected.
Strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to addressing local needs. As a grantmaking organization, MCF supports a wide range of nonprofits whose work creates meaningful, lasting change. While funding helps turn ideas into action, the true measure of success lies in the outcomes achieved and the lives affected.
For many people, charitable legacy planning is about far more than what they leave behind; it’s about what they choose to carry forward. Camille Zanoni discusses legacy giving and her new role at MCF where she will work closely with individuals, families and advisors to make philanthropic goals a reality.
Meet MCF’s New Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement April 28, 2026 Earlier this month, MCF welcomed Marit Barkve as our new Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement. In addition to helping support donors, fundholders and nonprofits working...
MCF has a Fund Inactivity Policy in place to ensure that your philanthropic gifts are making a difference.
One of the most effective tools Madison Community Foundation offers for charitable giving is the donor advised fund. See our 6 reasons why starting a donor advised fund may be the right fit for you.
MCF has made changes to our Field of Interest grantmaking program process. These changes will help our grantmaking better reflect our commitment to equity and transparency.
Recent clarification from the U.S. Postal Service about postmarks could affect the timing of year-end gift recognition for people who mail checks.
GivingTuesday 2025 has arrived and we have some tips on how to use your account at MCF to donate to local nonprofits on this worldwide day of giving.
Angela Davis reflects on her experiences and lessons learned as a part of the 2024 cohort of The Funders Network's PLACES Fellowship.
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