Giving Tuesday Campaign

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of
individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to
celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on December 3rd, 2019 and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give back.

Why We Need Your Support
The Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports Chamber educational programs and projects including Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC), Real Life Academy and Youth Leadership Eau Claire (YLEC). Our foundation's goal is to build the future of our community - many of the Foundation's programs involve younger generations. They are our future workforce, our future leaders, and our hope for a better tomorrow.

Youth Leadership Eau Claire

The YLEC program gives area high school juniors from five area schools a chance to enhance their knowledge and develop leadership skills that will empower and motivate them to become involved & committed to their community.

Leadership Eau Claire™

The LEC program combines leadership skill building with community education. During the nine-month program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community.

Real Life Academy

The Real Life Academy is an interactive, hands-on financial literacy experience for area high school students to learn about money management. This event takes place bi-annually & requires over 200 volunteers to make this possible.

Endowment Fund

The Foundation Board created Endowment Fund to help ensure that youth leadership programs will continue well into the future. Donations may be made over multiple years. All donors contributing $2,500 or more will be recognized on a plaque displayed in the Chamber office and will be listed as permanent sponsors for YLEC.

Foundation Board of Directors

Mark Faanes
Wipfli LLP
President

Tim Olson
Arrowhead Properties
Vice President

Paul Kohler
Charter Bank
Treasurer

David Minor
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Secretary

Board of Directors

Tim Benedict
Benedict Refrigeration

Bill Eklund
Sharp Photo & Portrait

Bob Forsberg
Walmart

Dr. Jeff Jones

Marianne Klinkhammer
Gator Garb Promotions

Bob McCoy

Terry McHugh
WEAU 13 News

Darin McFadden

John Mickelson
RB Scott Company

Honorable Lisa Stark

Sue Tietz
McDonough Manufacturing Company