by Amy Mertz | Dec 11, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are gaining popularity for the advantages they bring to individuals who donate regularly to charitable organizations. Here are some reasons why they could be a worthy tool for you. Greater tax deductions. When you create and contribute...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 11, 2020 | News, Newsletter
The Wisconsin Book Festival presented 68 author programs in 2020 — seven in person, and the remainder virtually via Crowdcast — to engage readers in our community and beyond. More than 11,500 people attended events throughout the year, with an average of more than 175...
by Amy Mertz | Dec 11, 2020 | Giving, News, Newsletter
Madison Public Library’s work with at-risk and court-involved teens through the Bubbler’s Making Justice program has made significant headway since the summer, with weekly virtual workshops for teens at the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center. These workshops...
by Amy Mertz | Nov 16, 2020 | News
We’re continuing our series of updates from staff members since they began working from home last spring. This month, we’re featuring Development Officer Michelle Johnson. Like a lot of people, I really leaned into cooking and baking over the summer. Kale...
by Amy Mertz | Oct 6, 2020 | Giving, News
Madison Community Foundation awarded two gifts to Madison Public Library Foundation in the last year to support collection items for elderly library patrons. The organization gave the foundation $5,000 from the Edna Walker Fund for the Elderly — a field of interest...
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