Getting to Know Marit Barkve

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 with MCF, Marit will be taking over working with MCF’s giving partners – communities that have chosen to work with MCF to promote philanthropy and provide support to programs and organizations in their communities.

“Think of me as a local resource who can be a sounding board and a guide for your philanthropy – be that outright giving, estate giving or family foundation legacy planning,” Marit said. “There are a lot of ways to be a philanthropist and I’m here to help you be strategic, find joy and make the greatest impact possible through your giving.”

Marit moved to Madison in 2012 for school, and never left. She met her husband here, and they are raising their family on Madison’s west side. “Madison is a great place to raise a family,” she said. Marit’s family takes advantage of many of the recreation opportunities the Madison area offers. They love swimming at the Shorewood pool, skiing at Tyrol basin and playing hockey at Madison Ice Arena.

When they’re not engaged in active pursuits, Marit and her family enjoy hosting backyard barbeques and exploring the city’s food and cultural offerings.

“I’m excited to learn more about the amazing work happening in Dane County and how MCF helps support it,” Marit said.

Marit has a decade of experience in fundraising for public media and higher education, and spent the past seven years working as a development officer at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (Go Bucky!). “I’m looking forward to expanding my experience working at the community foundation.”

“I’m inspired daily by the generosity of philanthropists, volunteers and nonprofits,” Marit shared. “It’s exciting to learn about the different ways people make a real difference in their world by supporting causes that are meaningful to them and advancing the community they love.”