Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Marquette goes public with $750 million fundraising campaign
Marquette University on Thursday went public with a fundraising campaign aiming to raise $750 million to support the university’s “Beyond Boundaries” strategic plan.
Milwaukee Habitat kicks off initiative to build 80 new homes in Harambee neighborhood
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity leaders and supporters on Wednesday raised the first wall of a new house in Harambee, kicking off the organization's effort to build 80 new affordable homes in the city's north side neighborhood.
Dohmen buys another building in Bronzeville for meal prep businesses
The Dohmen Company Foundation has purchased another building in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district where it plans to open a commercial kitchen.
Bradley Symphony Center to open to in-person audience for the first time this weekend
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will open the doors to the Bradley Symphony Center this weekend for the first in-person ticketed performance in its new downtown home.
Alverno College receives $1 million endowment
Alverno College has received a $1 million endowment from the estate of the late Janet Martin, a longtime board...
Nonprofit interview: A conversation on philanthropy, then and now
The philanthropic landscape has shifted over the past 25 years as giving trends have changed, corporate donors have fluctuated,...
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Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County names new CEO
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County has named Melissa Songco as its chief executive officer.
Songco has previously led development...
Fund created for victims and survivors of Roundy’s distribution center shooting
The Kroger Co. Foundation has contributed $1 million to seed a fund for the victims and survivors of the...
25 big gifts from the past 25 years
Philanthropy has played a big role in the Milwaukee area’s development over the years, helping fund cultural attractions, education...
Northwestern Mutual backs COVID-19 vaccination sites in two Milwaukee neighborhoods
Northwestern Mutual announced it will fund mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in two Milwaukee neighborhoods where community leaders say vaccine access is limited.
