Chippewa Valley Fundraising Professionals (CVFRP) strives to enhance the competency and professionalism of our members and thereby advance the cause of philanthropy in west central Wisconsin. We will accomplish our mission by providing high quality opportunities for our members and other professionals through association, education and training opportunities and by acting as stewards of philanthropy.

Nominations - We need your Help!

Take a moment to think about the amazing things that happen in the Chippewa Valley, thanks to the many who give generously of their time, talent and treasure – if for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do.  Big or small, these folks are philanthropists in the truest sense of the word...and the Chippewa Valley is blessed with an abundance of them! 

We need your help.  Since 1999, Chippewa Valley Fund Raising Professionals (CVFRP) has annually recognized those who exemplify what it means to be a philanthropist.  We invite your help in nominating this year’s Outstanding Philanthropist and Outstanding Youth Philanthropist.  

Attached, please find nomination forms and criteria for each award.  Please complete the form with a letter explaining why this person is worthy of the award and forward per the instructions.  All nominations are due by August 1, 2008. 

Both the Outstanding Philanthropist and Outstanding Youth Philanthropist will be named and honored at CVFRP’s Celebration of Philanthropy in the Chippewa Valley scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.  If you are not a member of CVFRP, and would like to be added to the invite list, please email me at rebman.patrick@mayo.edu.  

Thank you for taking the time to help honor those who are changing the world with a giving heart. 

Sincerely,

Patrick Rebman, President

Technology available to nonprofit organizations.

The folks at Techsoup.org have computer hardware as well as software that is made available to qualifying nonprofit organizations.  I have participated in the software donation program in the past and can attest to the acquisition costs being lower than academic discount pricing.  It's an interesting arrangement they've made to distribute donated top tier software applications at a basic administrative cost.  If your organization needs some technology upgrades, it's worth checking out.  I've included my recent newsletter/email for your  review.

Program Update: Registration is now available!

Download your registration forms (see attached files) and sign up for what promises to be a sellout program - Branding Your Nonprofit.  Contact Diane Doudna  with any questions or concerns. 

Eau Claire Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications.

The Eau Claire Community Foundation meets community needs with the charitable interests of donors. Since its start in 1997, the Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants. Effective immediately the Foundation will be accepting grant applications for projects and programs serving the greater Eau Claire area.

Applications must be delivered by post mail or in person to 306 South Barstow, Suite 104, Eau Claire, WI 54701 by March 17th, 2008. Grant making guidelines and downloadable application are available at the website: www.eccommunityfoundation.org.

Applicants are strongly recommended to attend one of our scheduled grant workshops.

  • Wednesday February 6th at 9:00 or 12:00pm
  • Thursday February 7th at 10:00am or 1:00pm or 5:00pm

Reservations are necessary. Contact grant coordinator Lorraine Henning at (715) 552-3801 ext. 12 or by e-mail at grants@eccommunityfoundation.org

 

2008 schedule is released.

Check the Upcoming Events links on the side bar to review  the programming schedule for the upcoming year.  Be sure to jot these on your calendar and stay tuned for registration info as the dates approach.

New Job Openings - Major Gifts Officer

There are two new positions posted in our Employment section.  Please follow the link in our sidebar to review those job postings

Officers Named - CVFRP Steering Committee 2008

Patrick RebmanPatrick Rebman, Director of Development for Red Cedar Medical Center will serve as 2008 CVFRP President. Michelle Dingwall, Director of Development for Feed My People Food Bank will serve as President Elect and Philanthropy Day Chair.  Brent Hafele, Executive Director of Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will continue to serve as treasurer, and Jen Rudiger, Director of Annual Giving and Marketing for the University of Wisconsin - Stout will continue in her role as secretary.  Immediate Past President, Matt Schneider, CFRE, Regional Director of Development for Marshfield Clinic will continue to serve on the CVFRP Steering Committee.  Other Steering Committee members include Diane Doudna, Director of Annual Giving for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; Darcy Way, Development Specialist at Chippewa Valley Technical College; Ann Kaiser, Director of Development at Sacred Heart Hospital; and Melinda Haun, Executive Director for Chippewa County United Way. 

Special thanks to Heidi Fisher, Executive Director for Literacy Volunteers - Chippewa Valley who after providing more than 6 years of volunteer leadership and service to CVFRP has completed her term as Past President...THANK YOU HEIDI!

Would you like to get involved?  Those interested in becoming a member of CVFRP's Steering Committee are encouraged to contact Patrick Rebman (rebman.patrick@mayo.edu)

 

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