Wisconsin Philanthropy Network

2018
WPN reaches 130 members serving more than 600 statewide philanthropy professionals.

2017
Tony Shields is appointed President/CEO

2016
Home office moves to Brookfield, Wisconsin.

2015
DFW changes its name to Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN). Wisconsin Philanthropy Network more fully expresses our mission and vision for the future without deviating from the values and principles that our

organization has embraced over the past 37 years. WPN launches its Endow Wisconsin Initiative.

2014
Jill Van Calster is appointed President and CEO.

2011
Statewide Conference theme becomes VIEWPOINTS.

2004
Wisconsin Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth Research is launched.

2003
Hosts state and national Wisconsin Grantmaker’s day at the capital.

2002
The Wisconsin Community Foundation Division is created which leads the country in U.S. National Standards and Wisconsin Peer Review for Community Foundations.

2001
DFW has three staff members, and expands services statewide.

2000
DFW convenes its first statewide conference on philanthropy. DFW releases first Wisconsin Gives Report.

1999
DFW opens a public office and hires its first full-time executive, Deborah Fugenschuh.

1998
DFW undergoes its first strategic plan.

1993
DFW joins the Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers.

1991
Foundation Forum changes its name to Donors Forum of Wisconsin (DFW).

1987
Connie Bach is appointed as paid part-time Executive Director.

1978
Foundation Forum incorporates under the volunteer leadership of Richard Yeo.