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Preserving Our Legacy

How we documented the history of the Waukesha County Community Foundation Written by Emily Gillingham, WCCF Communication Specialist Email Emily at egillingham@waukeshafoundation.org Every organization has a story—a unique journey filled with milestones, challenges, and triumphs. For the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF), our story is more than just a collection

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UW Waukesha Legacy Funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waukesha County Community Foundation welcomes UW Waukesha Legacy Funds UW Milwaukee at Waukesha Foundation plans to transition assets to WCCF Waukesha, Wis. – 8/30/2024 – The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) is proud to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with the

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Meet Us at the Museum

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we’ve partnered with the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum to bring you two community events! Tuesday, September 10th | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch and Learn – Philanthropy in Waukesha County: A Tradition of Support Join our President, Melissa Baxter, to explore

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What Makes a Strong Grant Application?

Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Grant Application Written by Rachel Bennett, WCCF Grants Manager Email Rachel at rbennett@waukeshafoundation.org In my role as Grants Manager at the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF), I orchestrate our annual competitive grant process, the Community Grants Cycle.  In doing so, I have the privilege of working

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