Join us as we celebrate philanthropy in our community, especially the contributions of women in honor of the 30th annivesrary of A Fund for Women. In-person registration is now closed. Call for availability.
The program also will be available virtually for those who an alternative to an in-person event. Register here for the virtual event.
Legacy Society members, save the date for our fall luncheon at the Overture Center. More details will be available soon.
Tuesday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Madison Public Library, Central Branch
MCF Community Room
Our popular Nonprofit Fundholder Conversations are back for 2023. These informative sessions for nonprofits that hold endowments at MCF covers a range of topics. In our first session, Tom Linfield lead a hands-on workshop on developing a compelling one-pager to tell your organization's story to potential fundholders.
You can find the resources shared at this session here.
Tuesday January 24, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
MCF Office, 111 N. Fairchild St., Suite 260
Calling all creative people: MCF is hosting the January Art Party Happy Hour. Join us for food, drinks and an opportunity for conversation and connection with others involved in the arts in Madison.
We were excited to gather togther in person again at MyArts for our 2022 celebration of our Legacy Society members. If you weren't able to join us, you can still enjoy photos of the event and the video we shared. See what makes this event special.
We enjoyed seeing so many of you at Madison Gives on Tuesday, and connecting with others who joined our first-ever livestream event. It was wonderful to be able to gather in person after so long.
If you weren't able to join us, you can still enjoy the videos we shared. Learn more about:
- How Bill & Jan DeAtley are making a difference in our community through their support of so many organizations. They shared their story with us, and you can watch it here.
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, and their new skilled trades career pathway and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. Learn more about this transformational project here
You can watch a recording of the livestream program here if you'd like to experience the full event.
Unfortunately, we were unable to gather in person for our annual Legacy Society Luncheon due to the pandemic. But we still wanted to recognize our wonderful Legacy Society members. You can watch our video program here.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 • 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for joining us at our virtual Madison Gives event this year. If you weren't able to attend and would like to see the presentation, you can watch the recording below.
According to a report by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, nearly 2/3 of all African American households donate to charitable causes, and African American donors give 25% more of their income annually than their white counterparts. Angela Davis, Development Director at Madison Community Foundation, moderates a panel that explores philanthropy and the African American community in this webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Charitable Gift Planners and sponsored by Madison Community Foundation.
Tom Lindfield, Vice President of Community Impact, joined Carrie Sanders, Founder of Hope Community Capital, and Amanda White of Amanda White Consulting, for a webinar on strategies to make progress on your capital-raising goals during the pandemic. The webinar was sponsored by Hope Community Capital.
Watch the webinar replay
On Thursday, September 19, MCF held its final Nonprofit Fundholder Conversation: Ready, Set, Communicate. MCF Communications Director Becki Fiegel was joined by Yvette Jones, president and creative director at designCraft Advertising, and Barb Hernandez, president of BCH OnPoint.
If you missed the session, or would like to have the presentation for future reference, you can find it here.
On Thursday, September 12, MCF Legacy Society members gathered for a luncheon at Overture Center to celebrate the extraordinary impact legacy giving has on our community. In addition to recognizing the legacies recently realized, we learned more about what movtivates some Legacy Society members to give. Afterwards, members were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Overture's Main Hall.
If you missed the event, you can watch the video now. Photos from the event will be posted on MCF's Facebook page soon.
The Legacy Society honors people who support the causes they care about by naming Madison Community Foundation in their will or estate plan. If you are interested in learning more or joining the Legacy Society, contact David Koehler at (608) 232-1763 or dkoehler@madisongives.org.
On May 21, 2019, MCF celebrated philanthropy and impact with more than 600 supporters at the 2019 Madison Gives dinner. The event, held at Monona Terrace, featured performances by the Madison Boys Choir and the Children's Theater of Madison. At the event, MCF President Bob Sorge and Paul Fanlund, editor and publisher of The Cap Times, announced a $1 million combined grant from MCF and The Evjue Foundation to the Madison Youth Arts Center.
Photos
Making an Impact
My Arts. Our Moment.
Save the Date: Madison Gives 2020 will be held on Thursday May 14.
On July 24, 2018, MCF celebrated 120 Legacy Society members and shared stories of the impact of legacy gifts in our community.
The Legacy Society honors people who are committed to the causes they care about and the community they love by naming Madison Community Foundation in their will or estate plan. If you are interested in learning more or joining the Legacy Society, contact David Koehler at (608) 232-1763 or dkoehler@madisongives.org.
Thursday, May 17th at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center:
5:00 pm - Reception (Grand Terrace)
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner & Program (Ballroom)
Business/professional attire
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone for supporting MCF and the celebration of our 75th Anniversary Year of Giving.
Please contact Andrea Nilsen at (608) 232-1763 with any questions or to be placed on the waiting list.
MCF proudly supports Community Shares of Wisconsin's annual The Big Share online giving day on Tuesday, March 6. Join us for the The Big Share Kickoff at 6.am. at Cargo Coffee.
Saturday, November 4
Savanna Oaks Community Center
Fall River, Wisconsin
6 - 9 pm reception
Sister Kathleen Conlin, Betty and Joseph Conlin, and Mary and John Roche were named CAE Philanthropists of the Year and will be honored for their years of service and generous contributions.
Read more about the CAE Philanthropists of the Year and the reception
Thursday, October 12, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Monona Terrace
Be a part of the Solution. At A Fund for Women, we believe big dreams can become a reality through community partnerships and collaborations. But we cannot do it alone.
Help us ensure that our community is a place where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive. Because we know that when women and girls thrive, everybody wins.
Thank you for making Madison Community Foundation’s annual dinner - Madison Gives - and the kick-off to our 75th anniversary such a great success! It was fun to have so many supporters gathered in celebration of the people and events that shape our community and your foundation. We are honored by the outpouring of support you continue to share.
Following are a few links you will enjoy as we continue the “Love Train”: