Empowering Sustainability
Our intent is to provide an accessible listing of resources for nonprofits provided by nonprofits, educational, and state entities.
The Wisconsin Nonprofit Resources Group (WisNRG) began when UW-Madison's Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies and the Morgridge Center for Public Service started exploring how best to respond to increased inquiries from community and nonprofit organizations across Wisconsin. As these organizations sought accessible, free, or reduced-cost resources, one thing became apparent. Nonprofit and community organizations often need more resources. They must be cautious about identifying accessible, affordable, or free support to move forward optimally on their mission-based work.
This led to a bigger question. Exactly where do nonprofit and community organizations go to find these resources? In March 2016, a convening was held of higher education institutions, public sector representatives, nonprofit centers, community foundations and funders, and other nonprofit sources that serve nonprofits. This group continues to meet quarterly, working to develop an accessible inventory of public and nonprofit sector offerings available to nonprofit and community organizations throughout Wisconsin.
- WHY: Wisconsin nonprofit and community organizations can benefit from a Wisconsin-wide platform for stakeholders to share about efforts, practices, resources, and needs.
- WHAT: WisNRG is a collective of "service-tier" public and nonprofit organizations coordinating efforts to address the sector's needs.
- HOW: We collect, compile, share, and communicate information about efforts, resources, and gaps in the Wisconsin community and nonprofit sector, and work to increase access to resources.
