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Expanding Possibilities Through Discovery Enrichment

At Discovery Education Station, in Marshfield, every day is an opportunity to spark curiosity, build confidence, and...

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From the Ground Up: How Horses Are Changing Lives at Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch

At Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch in Slinger, Wisconsin, healing doesn’t happen in a clinic—it happens in a barn, on...

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Championing Disability Inclusion in Wisconsin: From Aspiration to Action

Championing Disability Inclusion in Wisconsin: From Aspiration to Action By Eric DeGroot, Foundation Director, Wispact...

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Where Healing Begins: How Rides & Reins is Changing Lives Through Horses

Where Healing Begins: How Rides & Reins is Changing Lives Through Horses

At Rides & Reins, the impact of equine therapy is not theoretical—it’s deeply personal. The organization was...

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Nonprofit Trends to Watch This Summer: What Leaders Should Be Paying Attention To Now

As we move into the middle of the year, many nonprofit leaders are balancing immediate demands with long-term...

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Beyond the Grant: What High-Impact Nonprofit Partnerships Really Look Like

Grants are often seen as the primary goal in nonprofit funding relationships. But the most meaningful impact rarely...

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Expanding Access in 2026: Reaching Underserved and Rural Communities More Effectively

For many nonprofits, expanding access is a stated priority. But despite strong intentions, significant gaps...

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How to Run a More Effective Team Meeting

How to Run a More Effective Team Meeting (That People Don’t Dread) In nonprofit organizations like ours, time is one...

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Financial Literacy Month: Practical Ways We Can Strengthen Financial Stability for the People We Serve

April is Financial Literacy Month—a time to focus on the knowledge and tools people need to make informed financial...

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Healing Hearts Through Camp: Racine Royal Family KIDS Camp Receives Wispact Foundation Grant

Healing Hearts Through Camp: Racine Royal Family KIDS Camp Receives Wispact Foundation Grant

For children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment, trust and confidence can be difficult to rebuild....

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Understanding ABLE Accounts and Wispact Special Needs Trusts

Understanding ABLE Accounts and Wispact Special Needs Trusts ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts both protect...

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Legacy Grant Expands Accessibility at Old World Wisconsin

Legacy Grant Expands Accessibility at Old World Wisconsin

Old World Wisconsin has spent 50 years bringing history to life. Thanks to a Legacy Grant from the Wispact Foundation,...

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Wispact Foundation Grantee Feature: Reach, Inc.  Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Wispact Foundation Grantee Feature: Reach, Inc. Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Wispact Foundation is proud to announce a Legacy Grant to Regional Enterprises for Adults and Children (Reach), Inc.,...

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Strengthening Financial Sustainability in Uncertain Times

Strengthening Financial Sustainability in Uncertain Times Many of us are navigating rising service demand, economic...

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A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Your Mission

A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Your Mission. Artificial intelligence (AI) is...

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Black History Month and Disability Intersection

As Black History Month comes to a close, our commitment to equity does not. The intersection of race and disability is...

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Helping Learners Thrive: How the Wispact Foundation Is Supporting Bloom360’s Transformative Educational Model

Helping Learners Thrive: How the Wispact Foundation Is Supporting Bloom360’s Transformative Educational Model

For many neurodivergent individuals and their families, finding a learning environment that recognizes and supports...

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Expanding Nonprofit Reach with a Google Ad Grants

Free Digital Tools to Tell Your Story and Grow Your Impact Marketing isn’t just for businesses—use digital marketing...

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Financial Best Practices for Nonprofits: Stretching Every Dollar

Make Your Mission Go Further with Sound Financial Habits Every dollar matters in nonprofit work, especially when...

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Finding and Building Strong Funder Relationships – Turning Connections into Contributions

Strong funder relationships start with shared goals and a spirit of collaboration. Whether you're a new nonprofit or a...

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Start with Strategy: How to Build a Plan That Drives Real Impact

Too often, our planning gets lost in day-to-day demands. But a clear, focused strategic plan can transform our...

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Reaching the Unreached: Outreach Strategies for Rural and Diverse Communities

Expanding your reach to underserved communities isn't just good practice—it may be essential to your mission. Many...

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Smart Tech on a Budget: How Your Nonprofit Can Leverage AI Tools Today

Artificial intelligence (AI) may sound like something only big companies can afford, but today's AI tools are more...

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A Record Year of Impact: Honoring the Work of Wisconsin’s Disability Advocates

As we close out another incredible year at Wispact and the Wispact Foundation, we feel immense pride and gratitude....

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From One Player to Many: How FIRE Soccer Club is Lighting the Way for Inclusive Play

From One Player to Many: How FIRE Soccer Club is Lighting the Way for Inclusive Play

When FIRE Soccer Club launched its first special-needs soccer session in 2019, only one child showed up. But for...

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Micro-Campaigns with Macro Impact: Winning Donations $10 at a Time

In an age of economic stress, big checks are harder to come by—but small ones, multiplied, can keep your mission...

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Turning Trust into Dollars: Collaborating with Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing vehicles for charitable giving—but many nonprofits are still...

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“Recession-Proofing” Your Mission: Strategies for Nonprofit Resilience

With inflation, funding cuts, and donor fatigue, many Wisconsin nonprofits are facing tough economic realities. But...

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Opening Doors, Changing Lives: Curative Connections

Opening Doors, Changing Lives: Curative Connections

At Curative Connections in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the mission is clear: to provide innovative, person-centered care...

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Transforming Lives Through Canine Companions: Dogs in Vests and Wispact Foundation Team Up for Autism Support

Founded in 2017 in Palmyra, Wisconsin, Dogs in Vests is an extraordinary nonprofit committed to training service dogs...

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Raising Funds in Challenging Times: Strategies for Nonprofit Resilience

In times of economic uncertainty or social disruption, we often face a dual challenge: increased demand for services...

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Why EOS Works for Nonprofits: Structure, Focus, and Accountability

Nonprofits, like any mission-driven organization, thrive with clear structure, shared vision, and consistent...

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Financial Health for Nonprofits: Smart Budgeting for Long-Term Sustainability

In an era of uncertain funding and increasing demand, we as nonprofit leaders must think beyond year-to-year survival....

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Unlocking Potential Through Equine-Assisted Programming

SMILES, Inc. and Wispact Foundation The Wispact Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with...

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Unlocking the Power of Google Grants for Nonprofits

Reach more people—at no cost—with Google Ad Grants. What if your nonprofit could promote its mission, programs, and...

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Fundraising Trends: Preparing for Q4 Giving Season

It’s not too early to plan your year-end campaign. As we enter the final stretch of 2025, nonprofits across Wisconsin...

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Financial Oversight for Boards: Beyond the Budget

Strong financial stewardship starts with board leadership. Board members play a pivotal role in safeguarding your...

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Cross-Sector Collaboration: Building Strategic Partnerships to Amplify Impact

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Building Strategic Partnerships to Amplify Impact

None of us can address the multifaceted needs of people with disabilities alone. Increasingly, organizations are...

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Workforce Challenges in Disability Services: Recruitment and Retention Strategies That Work

Workforce Challenges in Disability Services: Recruitment and Retention Strategies That Work

As disability service organizations we are navigating an ever evolving workforce landscape. While the demand on Direct...

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How to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit: Trends in Digital Inclusion and AI Accessibility

How to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit: Trends in Digital Inclusion and AI Accessibility

As nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities we are all at are at a pivotal time when it comes to digital...

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Empowering Possibilities: Society’s Assets and the Power of Scholarships

Empowering Possibilities: Society’s Assets and the Power of Scholarships

Since its founding in 1974, Society’s Assets has been a beacon of independence and opportunity for people with...

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Adaptive Gaming Levels Up Independence at Indigo

Adaptive Gaming Levels Up Independence at Indigo

When Jill Nyberg, Executive Director of Indigo – “Your Allies for Independence” – walks into an Indigo game night, she...

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Nature’s Edge Therapy Center: Where Nature and Compassion Meet Healing

Nature’s Edge Therapy Center: Where Nature and Compassion Meet Healing

At Nature’s Edge Therapy Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, healing isn’t confined to sterile clinic walls—it unfolds...

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Building a Stronger Community for Individuals with Autism: Wispact and the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin

Building a Stronger Community for Individuals with Autism: Wispact and the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin

The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin has long been a pillar of support, education, and advocacy for individuals...

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Independence & Access: Celebrating the ADA & Empowering Lives

Independence & Access: Celebrating the ADA & Empowering Lives

July marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that...

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