University of Wisconsin-Madison
A major focus of Extension’s community development work in Fond du Lac County has been developing an asset mapping and gap analysis process to better understand where community resources exist, where access may be limited, and where additional conversations are needed. This work includes compiling information about local organizations, services, partnerships, and geographic service areas, […]
Agriculture With over 59,000 dairy cows in Fond du Lac county, ensuring high-quality forage production is critical to sustaining milk production and farm profitability. Helping growers meet forage quality goals for their farm means lower outside feed costs, healthier cows and improved sustainability of that farm. Furthermore, given the key role Spanish-speaking workers play, providing […]
Over the past three weeks, Fond du Lac Extension’s new Community Development Educator Andy Wilson has focused on meeting with local organizations, community leaders, and partners to better understand current initiatives, needs, and opportunities across the county. As part of this work, Extension has begun developing a community asset mapping project using a customized visualization […]
Andrew “Andy” Wilson recently joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension as the Community Development Educator serving Fond du Lac County. Andy brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, partnership development, and capacity building across both domestic and international settings. Prior to joining Extension, Andy worked in community development […]
Please join us in congratulating Noah as she has accepted an offer to become the next Extension Community Development Educator in Dane County. Her last day in Fond du Lac County is January 24th, but you may still contact her after that date at noah.reif@wisc.edu. Thank you Noah for your commitment to the Fond du […]
Nonprofits across Wisconsin are doing critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but fundraising can feel like an obstacle for many organizations and leaders. Join Extension’s educators who work with community nonprofits for a five session series tailored to the needs of new nonprofits, small nonprofits, and people new to nonprofit […]
Nonprofits throughout Wisconsin rely on volunteers both to expand their offerings and to stretch their resources. Organizations that recognize the unique nature of volunteers and make strategic use of them expand their capacity and multiply their community reach. But working with volunteers is fundamentally different from managing employees and if misunderstood, can do more harm […]
As your organization looks for potential donors, please consider our tracker of available grants to organizations in Fond du Lac County as you research what funding opportunities are right for your organization . Are you looking for learning opportunities to expand you and your organization’s knowledge about applying for grants? Consider taking this free, self-guided […]
Are you new to the world of nonprofit fundraising? Join us and learn the basics at Extension’s free Nonprofit Financial Development Workshop hosted by Extension and CLA on Thursday, November 13. This workshop is designed to help new nonprofits and people new to nonprofits develop the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today’s competitive […]
Are you a nonprofit, business, or government leader in Wisconsin in need of grant writing skills? Sign up for this informative and hands-on virtual training on grant writing. There are two sessions available, click here to go to our Grant Writing Basics sign-up page. Monday, September 22 from 6PM-8PMTuesday, September 23 from 12PM-2PM Can’t make […]
