United Way of Dane County announced Wednesday that its 2025 Community Fundraising Campaign exceeded its goal of $17.5 million, raising $18.1 million.
Over 13,000 individuals, 7,000 volunteers and nearly 500 businesses across Dane County contributed to the campaign’s success.
“Dane County’s donors and businesses didn’t just meet this moment, they led,” United Way President and CEO Renee Moe said in a statement. “At a time of shifting public funding, and rising costs of living creating growing demand for services, our community continues to show extraordinary commitment to one another.”
This year’s campaign received a 10-year, $10–$15 million commitment from the Dan & Patti Rashke Family Foundation — the largest multi-year philanthropic commitment in United Way of Dane County’s history. The Rashkes are covering the administrative costs for any undesignated individual donations, an effort to prompt more community participation. Donations help address the greatest needs for youth, financial security, promote a healthy community and build community resilience.
