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Things I Learned in 2023

January 26, 2024

Tom Linfield, MCF's Vice President of Community Impact, shares some interesting things he learned about Madison from reading the Community Impact grant proposals.

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Getting to Know Nick Pjevach

January 3, 2024

Meet MCF's new Donor Database Manager, Nick Pjevach. Nick is a great new addition to the MCF team as he is passionate about data organization and Madison area noprofits.

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Celebrating Philanthropy in Greater Madison

November 15, 2023

On November 9, AFP Madison recognized some of the inspiring people who are working to help others in our community at its National Philanthropy Day celebration. MCF was proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event, which celebrated those working to enhance the common good with their philanthropy.

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10 Helpful Tips for Year-End Giving

November 6, 2023

It is hard to believe, but 2023 is quickly drawing to a close! As you prepare for your year-end giving, here are 10 things to keep in mind.

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Getting to Know Beth Hedges

September 29, 2023

The MCF team is once again growing as we welcome our new Accountant, Beth Hedges. Beth recently returned to the Midwest and is excited to expand her knowledge of nonprofit accounting her at MCF.

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MCF’s Grantmaking Due Diligence Policy

August 16, 2023

Ensuring We’re Living by Our Values August 16, 2023 Fundholders at MCF recommend distributions from their funds to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations, and generally MCF honors their requests. However, all grant and distribution requests do require board approval....

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Helping Build Thriving Neighborhoods

June 22, 2023

Madison Community Foundation believes that the most effective way to bring meaningful, lasting change is by supporting ecosystems, which creates momentum in a way that discrete individual grants may not. See how MCF has helped contribute to two thriving neighborhoods in our community.

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Diving Deep

June 7, 2023

MCF staff regularly schedule site visit days to help deepen our knowledge of Dane County nonprofits, how they operate, and the people they serve. Recently, MCF staff had the pleasure of touring the Art + Literature Laboratory, The Bodgery and the Pinney Library.

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Using Your Retirement Plan to Fund Your Legacy Giving

June 1, 2023

If your estate plan includes charitable giving goals, using your traditional IRA or qualified retirement plan to fund those gifts can be a tax-smart strategy.

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Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution From Your Retirement Account

May 10, 2023

If you've reached retirement age and have accumulated more in your retirement accounts than you need to cover your expenses, a QCD may allow you to support one or more nonprofits while also reducing your taxable income.

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