Trauma Informed Caregiving 8-week virtual workshop.

Join us this summer for Trauma Informed Caregiving, an eight-week virtual workshop focused on supporting children who have experienced trauma.Learn how to recognize trauma reminders, create safe environments, and build strong, healing connections that help children thrive. Wednesdays, July 9 – August 27, 2025 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Online (virtual series) Space is limited — register […]

Grant Writing Basics Workshop

A free 2-hour workshop for nonprofits, businesses and local governments.

Fund Development & Donor Relations

This is a 5-part series for nonprofits and other organizations to learn how to strengthen donor relationships and create fundraising strategies that sustain your organization’s mission. Nonprofit Webinars – Organizational & Leadership Development

Wisconsin’s 2nd Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference.

CEC features programming about entrepreneurship in smaller communities. Local leaders, local businesses and local cultures of Wisconsin towns.

Communicate What Matters for Nonprofits and Other Organizations.

A 5-part series to learn how to create a simple, annual, and focused plan for your organization’s communication.

Simplified Action Planning for Community Organizations

A free 90-minute workshop that introduces nonprofits, informal community groups, coalitions, and local governments to a simple action planing tool to help them think strategically about their priorities.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Save the date flyer for the 2025 Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference – Community Economic Development in Wisconsin Rapids. Register using the link

Wisconsin Towns Association 2025 Scholarship Program

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be rewarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2025. The winners are determined […]

Social Joinery: Build Community, Spark Change

Looking to make a real difference in your community? Social Joinery is your chance to connect with others, share your ideas, and help shape the future of your community. This exclusive event combines dinner, a powerful documentary, and a live visual artist capturing the conversation in real-time—something you won’t want to miss! What is Social […]

County Officials Workshops

THIS ONE-DAY WORKSHOP is a unique opportunity for both newly elected county government officials and veterans of the county board to learn from experienced educators about best practices and avoiding the pitfalls of governance.

Spring 2024 Broadband Regional Workshops

Join us for these 1-day workshops, held in nine locations throughout the state.

Getting Ready for BEAD Funding: Permitting, Engagement, and Learning from Experience

Extension Waupaca County Welcomes New Full-Time Community Development Educator, Amy Ebert!

Amy Ebert is a familiar face for Extension Waupaca County, but in a new full-time position as the Community Development Educator. Let’s get to know more about Amy! Over the past year I’ve had the privilege of serving as the part-time Community Development Educator in the Waupaca County Extension office, where I have enjoyed building […]

Co-Create: Your partner in community-led social impact

In this one-hour virtual session, you will learn about Co-Create and how they partner with nonprofits and community groups to collaboratively develop and improve programs and community efforts, and draw on research evidence to inform action.

2024 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit

Join us for the Fourth Annual Virtual Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit as we explore the latest economic research and data related to rural Wisconsin communities.

Wisconsin Towns Association 2024 Scholarship Program

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be rewarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2024 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2024. The winners are determined […]

2023 Property Tax Bill Example

Property tax bills are in the mail. If you have questions on your municipality’s property tax bill please use this guide for reference. Further questions can be directed to karl.green@wisc.edu at Extension’s Local Government Education Program.

Webinar: Maximizing Murals

Join this webinar to design a public art program that ensures your public art is sustainable and replicable, address potential legal and maintenance issues and learn strategies to advance public art and streetscape in the community.

Building Belonging in Organizations

An upcoming program developed by the Division of Extension, UW Madison for nonprofit organization staff throughout the state

2023 FEED Summit in Green Bay

The Community Food Systems Program’s Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Initiative is a statewide program that promotes food entrepreneurship training and network development for value-added producers and individuals facing structural barriers to food entrepreneurship.

Nonprofit Startup

This session gives you an introduction to nonprofit organizations, explaining the legal, financial, and organizational aspects you need to know when starting one.