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	[[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

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	[[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

			Van Milligen's leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, Dubuque County Historical Society board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

	Van Milligen's leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, Dubuque County Historical Society board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)		Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (4) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (5) One of the most successful methods employed by the foundation was its Great Give Day initiative which raised over $4.2 million for local nonprofits. (6) Between 2003 and 2026 the Community Foundation amassed over $200 million in assets and distributed $#94 Million in grant funding to the greater Dubuque region. (7) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. Lesser known was the support of foster care she and her husband shared. Over the years with five children of their own, they fostered more than two dozen children.

	Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (5) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (10) One of the most successful methods employed by the foundation was its Great Give Day initiative which raised over $4.2 million for local nonprofits. (6) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. ~~(7)~~ Lesser known was the support of foster care she and her husband shared. Over the years they fostered more than two dozen children. ~~(8)~~

	In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced ~~that she would be retiring~~ as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization had grown by 2024 to 24 full-time employees. (9) It had helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping towns of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (10) The foundation's Forever Fund, created to support future community needs, held more than $2 million in 2026. (11) Van Milligen said that helping to establish [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] in 2006 was one of her proudest memories. (12)		In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced her retiement as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization had grown by 2024 to 24 full-time employees. (9) It had helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement, she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping towns of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (10) The foundation's Forever Fund, created to support future community needs, held more than $2 million in 2026. (11) Van Milligen said that helping to establish [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] in 2006 was one of her proudest memories. (12)


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	2. Kittle, M. D., "Community Foundation Hires CEO," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 2003, p. 13.		2. Kittle, M. D., "Community Foundation Hires CEO," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 2003, p. 13.

	3. ~~Burwell~~, ~~Grace~~, "~~Community~~ Foundation ~~of Greater Dubuque Celebrates Continued Growth, Investment~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 13, 2026~~, ~~p. 2~~		3. Cooper, Brian, "Foundation 'A Perfect Fit' for Van Milligen," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 4, 2004

	4. ~~Cooper~~, ~~Brian~~, "~~Foundation~~ '~~A Perfect Fit~~' ~~for Van Milligen~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 4, ~~2004~~		4. Goldstein, Bennet, "'Data Walk' Targets Solutions," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2019, p. 3

	5. ~~Goldstein, Bennet,~~ "~~'Data Walk' Targets Solutions~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 3~~, ~~2019~~, p. 3		5. "Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p. 1

	6. ~~Acosta~~, ~~Hery~~, "~~Dubuque~~ Community Foundation ~~Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years~~," ~~KWWL.com~~, ~~April 29~~, 2026, ~~Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.html6~~.		6. Burwell, Grace, "Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Celebrates Continued Growth, Investment," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 13, 2026, p. 2

	7. ~~Kruse~~, ~~John~~, "~~Van Milligen Committed to Driving~~ Community ~~Initiatives and Philanthropic Efforts~~," ~~''Telegraph Herald''~~, ~~June 24~~, ~~2024~~, p. 32		7. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque Community Foundation Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years," KWWL.com, April 29, 2026, Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.html6.

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. Kruse, John, "Van Milligen Committed to Driving Community Initiatives and Philanthropic Efforts," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 2024, p. 32

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. ~~"Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p~~. 1		10. Ibid.

	11. Burwell		11. Burwell

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	[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

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	[Image:~~nvm2~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[Image:nvm22.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

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	[Image:~~nvanmilligen2~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[Image:nvm2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

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	[Image:~~nvanmilligen~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[Image:nvanmilligen2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

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	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

	Van Milligen's leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, ~~[[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]~~ board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)		Van Milligen's leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, Dubuque County Historical Society board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)

	Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (5) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (10) One of the most successful methods employed by the foundation was its Great Give Day initiative which raised over $4.2 million for local nonprofits. (6) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. (7) Lesser known was the support of foster care she and her husband shared. Over the years they fostered more than two dozen children. (8)		Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (5) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (10) One of the most successful methods employed by the foundation was its Great Give Day initiative which raised over $4.2 million for local nonprofits. (6) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. (7) Lesser known was the support of foster care she and her husband shared. Over the years they fostered more than two dozen children. (8)

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	[[Image:nvanmilligen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master' of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and ~~made~~ grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		Being revised

			[Image:nvanmilligen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and make grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently completed a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.

	~~Her~~ leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)		Van Milligen's leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)

	Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (4) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (5) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. (6) Lesser known is the support of foster care she and her husband ~~share~~. Over the years they ~~have~~ fostered more than two dozen children. (7)		Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (5) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (10) One of the most successful methods employed by the foundation was its Great Give Day initiative which raised over $4.2 million for local nonprofits. (6) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. (7) Lesser known was the support of foster care she and her husband shared. Over the years they fostered more than two dozen children. (8)

	In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced that she would be retiring as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization had grown by 2024 to 24 full-time employees. (8) It had helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping ~~town~~ of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (9)		In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced that she would be retiring as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization had grown by 2024 to 24 full-time employees. (9) It had helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping towns of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (10) The foundation's Forever Fund, created to support future community needs, held more than $2 million in 2026. (11) Van Milligen said that helping to establish [[CRESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER]] in 2006 was one of her proudest memories. (12)


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	1. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 117		1. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 117

	2. Kittle, M. D., "Community Foundation Hires CEO," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 2003, p. 1		2. Kittle, M. D., "Community Foundation Hires CEO," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 2003, p. 13.

	3. ~~Cooper~~, ~~Brian~~, "Foundation ~~'A Perfect Fit' for Van Milligen~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 4~~, ~~2004~~		3. Burwell, Grace, "Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Celebrates Continued Growth, Investment," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 13, 2026, p. 2

	4. ~~Goldstein~~, ~~Bennet~~, "'~~Data Walk~~' ~~Targets Solutions~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, ~~2019, p. 3~~		4. Cooper, Brian, "Foundation 'A Perfect Fit' for Van Milligen," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 4, 2004

	5. ~~Acosta~~, ~~Hery~~, "~~Dubuque Community Foundation Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years~~," ~~KWWL.com~~, April 29, ~~2026~~, ~~Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.html6~~.		5. Goldstein, Bennet, "'Data Walk' Targets Solutions," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2019, p. 3

	6. ~~Kruse~~, ~~John~~, "~~Van Milligedn Committed to Driving~~ Community ~~Initiatives and Philanthropic Efforts~~," ~~''Telegraph Herald''~~, ~~June 24~~, ~~2024~~, p. 32		6. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque Community Foundation Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years," KWWL.com, April 29, 2026, Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.html6.

	7. ~~Ibid~~.		7. Kruse, John, "Van Milligen Committed to Driving Community Initiatives and Philanthropic Efforts," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 2024, p. 32

	8. Ibid.		8. Ibid.

	8. "Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p. 1		9. Ibid.

			10. "Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p. 1

			11. Burwell

			12. Kruse

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	Her leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)		Her leadership roles in Dubuque included helping to organize [[EVERY CHILD/EVERY PROMISE]], work with the Tri-State Community Health Center, [[VISION TO LEARN]], Iowa Empowerment Board, Mercy Health Center Board, [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] board and member of the Dubuque Empowerment Board. She served as vice president for institutional advancement at [[CLARKE COLLEGE]], area administrator for the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board, and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. (3)

	~~Her~~ years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (4) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (5)		Van Milligen's years of leadership were marked by innovations including "data-walks" at the organizations' offices in the Roshek Building. (4) She was a frequent speaker to community groups conferences or larger meetings like the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Resources."Building Relationships-Building." (5) In 2024 her pioneering work resulted in her earning the TH Medias's Savvy Over 60 Award. (6) Lesser known is the support of foster care she and her husband share. Over the years they have fostered more than two dozen children. (7)

	In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced that she would be retiring as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization ~~has~~ grown ~~and~~ helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping town of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (6)		In April, 2026 Nancy Van Milligen announced that she would be retiring as of January 1, 2027. Since she had been appointed President / CEO and the only employee of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque the organization had grown by 2024 to 24 full-time employees. (8) It had helped more than 300 partners and supported 4,000 donors. In her announcement she spoke proudly of many of her experiences including Community Heart and Soul, a community engagement process and Small Town Dreams helping town of 400 people or more raise a half a million dollar endowment. (9)


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	4. Goldstein, Bennet, "'Data Walk' Targets Solutions," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2019, p. 3		4. Goldstein, Bennet, "'Data Walk' Targets Solutions," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 2019, p. 3

	5. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque Community Foundation Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years," KWWL.com, April 29, 2026, Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.~~html~~		5. Acosta, Hery, "Dubuque Community Foundation Leader Stepping Down After 23 Years," KWWL.com, April 29, 2026, Online: https://www.kwwl.com/news/dubuque-community-foundation-leader-stepping-down-after-23-years/article_92c6577d-f94a-4234-b89d-f86f963e80cf.html6.

	6. "Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p. 1		6. Kruse, John, "Van Milligedn Committed to Driving Community Initiatives and Philanthropic Efforts," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 2024, p. 32

			7. Ibid.

			8. Ibid.

			8. "Fundraisers to Hold Day-Long Conference," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 22, 2006, p. 1

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	[[Image:~~vanmilligen~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master' of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and made grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)		[[Image:nvanmilligen.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]VAN MILLIGEN, Nancy. (Rockford, IL-- ). Nancy received a B.A. degree in Political Science (1977) and a Master' of Public Administration (1989) from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She came to Dubuque in 1993 when her husband [[VAN MILLIGEN, Michael\|Michael VAN MILLIGEN]] accepted the position of city manager. In 2003 Nancy was hired as the charter president and executive officer to the [[COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE]], an organization to help donors maximize the benefits of their charitable giving to people and organizations and made grants to nonprofit organizations. (1) At the time of her hiring, she was the chairwoman of the Iowa Empowerment Board and was a board member of Dubuque Empowerment, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]]. She had recently a term as chairwoman of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Prior to being named CEO, she had received the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award (1999), Dubuque YWCA Women of Achievement recognition and Tanner Co. Legacy Award for Community Service (2001), and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award (2002). (2)

	Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.		Originally the foundation had the task of acquainting the community with its goal--giving to charity. Estimating this would be a focus of the first three years, she emphasized that the foundation allowed individuals through gifts and bequests, to establish permanent endowment funds for charitable purposes. The three constituent groups were donors, non-profits, and the community at large.