Fostering engagement, belonging, and civic health.
Your source for research, educational programs, information, and tools that support meaningful engagement and the capacity of individuals and organizations to take action for the good of Wisconsin communities.
Featured Programs
Elevando Wisconsin
Octubre 11-Diciembre 13, 2024
Un programa de desarrollo de liderazgo con éxito comprobado en el desarrollo de capacidades y caminos de liderazgo.
Introduction to Plain Language
November 7 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm, or November 7 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
This FREE, virtual training introduces strategies for word choice, font selection, grammar use, user testing, and more that help us communicate quickly and effectively with both native and nonnative English speakers.
Local Government Leadership Academy
January – September 2025
Participants enhance leadership skills and gain tools to address issues impacting local government.
Registration closes on December 31, 2024.
Topics
Community Leadership
Supporting leadership development as a foundation for effective organizations and thriving communities.
Effective Organizations
Assisting organizations in increasing their capacity to be productive and effective contributors to the community.
Civic Engagement
Encouraging involvement in local governance, decision-making processes, and community projects.
Community Belonging
Building a sense of community belonging while addressing community development needs.
Civil Dialogue
Fostering understanding and finding consensus in the community.
Social Capital & Community Connection
Strengthening relationships and trust, and developing social networks that support community belonging and civic life.
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Partners
Leadership Wisconsin
Leadership Wisconsin, is a nonprofit foundation whose mission is building a stronger Wisconsin through increased leadership capacity. The organization does this by seeking out innovative and collaborative strategies that promote and invest in the ability of leaders to address community and organizational challenges.
CommNS
The Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies (“the CommNS”) is a university-based center for community-engaged teaching, research, and outreach focused on advancing the work of the civic and nonprofit sector.
Wisconsin Partners
Wisconsin Partners is a membership-based coalition of statewide associations and community-based civic groups. These organizations reflect a range of sectors, perspectives, and immediate goals, but share a commitment to collaborating for a better Wisconsin for everyone.
La Follette School of Public Affairs
The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leading academic institution in improving the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy and the practice of governance.
WI Library Association
The Wisconsin Library Association engages, inspires and advocates for library workers and supporters to improve and promote library services for the people of Wisconsin.
WI Counties Association
WCA is an association of county governments assembled for the purpose of serving and representing counties. The direction of the organization is determined by the membership and the Board of Directors. The organization’s strength remains with the dedicated county-elected official.