Community Development
We provide educational information and process support for productively making decisions in your local government, business, non-profit, or community group.
We research and respond to needs in the areas of entrepreneurship, workforce development and inclusion, energy use/sustainability/extreme weather events, outdoor air quality, local government, radon prevention, hazardous waste disposal, and well water quality.
Our work is guided by the priorities of local government officials, business leaders, and residents in Fond du Lac County. Please let us know how Extension can work with you.
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- 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 […]
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