What is a family foundation? A family foundation is a grant-making organization whose funds come from a single family. The founding family makes financial contributions to qualified non-profits whose mission aligns with that of the family. Giving through a family foundation may offer tax incentives not available as an individual. Family foundations can be a… Continue Reading Make a Difference by Establishing a Family Foundation
Attitudes, beliefs and values are often formed in families. Philanthropic values are important as they instill a sense of helping others and expand your compassion beyond the needs of your immediate family. Many families choose to create a passion for giving by making charitable donations a part of their traditions. At family gatherings, such as… Continue Reading Start a Family Tradition of Giving Back
Donor recognition clubs appreciate donors who give over a period of time or at a certain dollar amount. Long-term support from donors strengthens the Council and allows us to expand our education, advocacy and vision services programs. The Council’s four donor recognition clubs are: White Cane Circle – members make a monthly or quarterly gift… Continue Reading Become a Member of a Council Donor Recognition Club
In 2018, over 400 people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired received a free white cane from the Council. For those people who received their first white cane, or replaced a well-worn one, having that cane means they can safely cross the street, walk confidently through their surroundings, and be recognized as someone… Continue Reading White Cane Gifts
Donor advised funds (DAFs) are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. Gifts from a donor advised fund are easy to make and the DAF provides tax incentives for many donors. A donor advised fund could be described as a charitable investment account. The sole purpose of the DAF is to support charitable… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds
What do the words public transportation, accessible pedestrian signals, and the White Cane Law mean to you? To people with vision loss, those terms mean the world. Without them, getting and holding a job is only a dream. A trip to the doctor requires a costly cab fare. The crosswalk becomes a danger zone. The… Continue Reading Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund
For some, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other holidays stir up emotions we may not anticipate. We may find ourselves reminiscing and missing a loved one as those days bring back memories of time spent together. One way to acknowledge those feelings and honor someone we lost is by making a gift to the Council… Continue Reading Memorial Gifts Honor Those We have Lost
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What is a family foundation? A family foundation is a grant-making organization whose funds come from a single family. The founding family makes financial contributions to qualified non-profits whose mission aligns with that of the family. Giving through a family foundation may offer tax incentives not available as an individual. Family foundations can be a… Continue Reading Make a Difference by Establishing a Family Foundation
Attitudes, beliefs and values are often formed in families. Philanthropic values are important as they instill a sense of helping others and expand your compassion beyond the needs of your immediate family. Many families choose to create a passion for giving by making charitable donations a part of their traditions. At family gatherings, such as… Continue Reading Start a Family Tradition of Giving Back
Donor recognition clubs appreciate donors who give over a period of time or at a certain dollar amount. Long-term support from donors strengthens the Council and allows us to expand our education, advocacy and vision services programs. The Council’s four donor recognition clubs are: White Cane Circle – members make a monthly or quarterly gift… Continue Reading Become a Member of a Council Donor Recognition Club
In 2018, over 400 people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired received a free white cane from the Council. For those people who received their first white cane, or replaced a well-worn one, having that cane means they can safely cross the street, walk confidently through their surroundings, and be recognized as someone… Continue Reading White Cane Gifts
Donor advised funds (DAFs) are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. Gifts from a donor advised fund are easy to make and the DAF provides tax incentives for many donors. A donor advised fund could be described as a charitable investment account. The sole purpose of the DAF is to support charitable… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds
What do the words public transportation, accessible pedestrian signals, and the White Cane Law mean to you? To people with vision loss, those terms mean the world. Without them, getting and holding a job is only a dream. A trip to the doctor requires a costly cab fare. The crosswalk becomes a danger zone. The… Continue Reading Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund
For some, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other holidays stir up emotions we may not anticipate. We may find ourselves reminiscing and missing a loved one as those days bring back memories of time spent together. One way to acknowledge those feelings and honor someone we lost is by making a gift to the Council… Continue Reading Memorial Gifts Honor Those We have Lost