News and Notes
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
“Recession-Proofing” Your Mission: Strategies for Nonprofit Resilience
With inflation, funding cuts, and donor fatigue, many Wisconsin nonprofits are facing tough economic realities. But...
Opening Doors, Changing Lives: Curative Connections
At Curative Connections in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the mission is clear: to provide innovative, person-centered care...
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...
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...
Why EOS Works for Nonprofits: Structure, Focus, and Accountability
Nonprofits, like any mission-driven organization, thrive with clear structure, shared vision, and consistent...
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....
Unlocking Potential Through Equine-Assisted Programming
SMILES, Inc. and Wispact Foundation The Wispact Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of individuals with...
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...
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...
Financial Oversight for Boards: Beyond the Budget
Strong financial stewardship starts with board leadership. Board members play a pivotal role in safeguarding your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Special Needs Trusts: Safeguarding Futures & Enhancing Independence
At Wispact and the Wispact Foundation, we are dedicated to building communities where every person with a disability...
Why AI Matters for Nonprofits Supporting People with Disabilities
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers practical ways to lighten staff workloads, stretch tight budgets, and deliver more...
Opening Doors: How MILC and Wispact are Expanding Access to Independence
For over two decades, Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC) has worked quietly—but powerfully—across central and...
Wispact Foundation Supports Door-Tran’s Accessible Transportation Services
Extending the Reach of Independence: Wispact Foundation Supports Door-Tran’s Accessible Transportation Services For...
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...