Who We Are
La Crosse Community Non-Profits Initiative (LCNI) is an umbrella organization for La Crosse area grassroots groups and fundraising efforts. We provide comprehensive charitable fiscal sponsorship and administrative support for projects that bring people together to make a positive impact on the livability of the greater La Crosse area. Read about our amazing projects and all the work they do by clicking on 'Our Projects' above. Interested in talking to us about a project? Email us today at info@lcni.org.
What We Do
We provide tax exempt 501(c)3 status and administrative support for projects with the following services:
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Shared governance
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Fiduciary oversight and bookkeeping
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Fundraising tools and support
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Record keeping
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Liability insurance
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Consulting and technical assistance
Who We Support
The projects we support have a wide array of focuses but what they have in common is a mission to improve the quality of life in the greater La Crosse area. We support clubs, neighborhood associations, music groups, memorial fundraisers, and river researchers just to name a few. Click on 'Our Projects' above to learn more about our currently sponsored projects.
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Individual Changemakers
For people excited about starting a nonprofit or fundraising for a cause. We can help you out from the very beginning! Get in touch with us and through our partnership with the La Crosse Area Community Foundation we can make sure you get the information you need to get started on the right foot.
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Collaboratives
Many of our projects started out as small associations or groups that found the need for 501(c)3 status, but didn't have the governance structure to take on the burden. Through fiscal sponsorship, LCNI can give your collaboration the administrative support it needs so you can focus on your mission and fundraising!
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Nonprofit Organizations
For smaller nonprofit organizations that are suffering from too much to do and not enough hands to do it. LCNI offers services that can help alleviate some of the administration and financial oversight work that can drag an organization down.
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For-Profit Businesses
For businesses looking to add a charitable arm to their endeavors, LCNI can work with you to help you achieve these goals through private/public partnerships.