Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
GPS Education Partners fundraising event will celebrate organization’s 20th anniversary
GPS Education Partners will host a virtual fundraising event Thursday that will celebrate the organization’s 20th anniversary and raise funds to help close the financial gap for a student’s work-based learning experience.
Nonprofit spotlight: GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee
8685 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point
414-797-0522Â |Â gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee
Facebook: facebook.com/gigisplayhousemilwaukee
Instagram: @GiGisPlayhouseMKEÂ
Year founded: GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee opened on World Down...
UPAF launches $11.3 million community campaign
The United Performing Arts Fund has set a fundraising goal of $11.3 million for its 2021 community campaign.
African American, next-gen Milwaukee philanthropists lead $2 million campaign for health equity research
When it comes to the outcomes that the ThriveOn Collaboration is aiming to see – the elimination of health disparities in a historically underinvested part of Milwaukee – Kevin Newell says he’s “all in.”
Donor issues $500,000 challenge grant to support Kathy’s House new guest house
An anonymous donor has issued a $500,000 challenge grant to help Kathy’s House reach its $12 million fundraising campaign goal for its new hospital guest house in Wauwatosa.
Milwaukee Public Museum’s re-accreditation application on hold
The Milwaukee Public Museum’s application for re-accreditation was tabled by its national museum association, MPM president and chief executive officer Ellen Censky said Thursday.
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Milwaukee Artist Resource Network to open gallery, exhibition hall in the Third Ward
The Milwaukee Artist Resource Network announced it will soon open its new gallery and exhibition hall in the Historic Third Ward.
Marquette plans spring groundbreaking for new business school building
Marquette University announced it will begin constructing its new $60 million business school building this spring.
Northwestern Mutual gives $5 million for Children’s Wisconsin cancer center
Milwaukee-based life insurance company Northwestern Mutual has committed $5 million to Children’s Wisconsin’s MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders over the next five years.
Longtime Ascension Wisconsin philanthropy leader to retire
Lisa Froemming, who has led philanthropy efforts for Ascension Wisconsin and its predecessor Columbia St. Mary’s for more than 17 years, announced she will retire in April.
