Meet our
Sponsors

Working in partnership with Wisconsin Philanthropy Network, sponsors of the Wisconsin Impact Investing Collaborative include both seasoned impact investors and those with strong commitment to adapting the practice.

WISCONSIN PHILANTHROPY NETWORK

The Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN) is a professional membership association for grantmakers from across the state. As Wisconsin’s premier resource in philanthropy, WPN is committed to making Wisconsin’s giving as effective and meaningful as possible by providing networking opportunities, skill building, and customized research services tailored to grantmakers’ needs. Learn more here.

BADER PHILANTHROPIES

Bader Philanthropies, Inc. invests in people and their communities in Milwaukee, across Wisconsin, and in places throughout the world.  Learn more here.

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

The Greater Milwaukee’ Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, serve donors, strengthen communities now and for future generations. Learn more here

INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Incourage is reclaiming place-based philanthropy to realize a simple yet bold vision: A Community That Works Well for All People, led by values of Equity, Opportunity and Shared Stewardship.  Incourage has committed to aligning 100% of its assets to its mission of co-creating an inclusive, adaptive and sustainable community.  Learn more here.

SCHLECHT FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Schlecht Family Foundation funds instigators; people and organizations bringing fresh ideas and approaches to the complex issues facing our communities in Dane County, Wisconsin.  The Schlecht Family Foundation issues grantmaking and investments that support organizations working on three focus areas – meaningful work, education for life and work, and connections to nature. Learn more here.

ALLIANT ENERGY FOUNDATION

Alliant Energy Foundations partners with our customers and communities to solve problems, create opportunities and help make life better through our community grant and scholarship programs.  Through their Community Grants and Hometown Safety Grants, Alliant supports nonprofits and community partners in four major categories: helping families, education, the environment, and safety initiatives.  Learn more here.

FORWARD COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

Forward Community Investments is a social justice philanthropy and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has helped to catalyze impact investing and increased access to capital through direct lending and innovative partnerships throughout Wisconsin. Learn more here.

KIDS FORWARD

Kids Forward aspires to make Wisconsin a place where every child thrives by advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that break down barriers to success for children and families. Learn more here.