Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Marcus Center president and CEO to retire at end of year
Paul Mathews, the longtime president and chief executive officer of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, will retire at the end of the year, according to an announcement today.
Arts advocacy organization Imagine MKE names former Feeding Wisconsin leader as CEO
David Lee, founding executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, has been selected to lead Imagine MKE, a new organization that aims to support and champion the arts in Milwaukee.
Black Arts Fest MKE to return to Summerfest grounds
Black Arts Fest MKE will return to Henry Maier Festival Park for its second year this summer, with soul singer Bettye LaVette headlining the festival.
PrideFest Milwaukee posts record attendance again
PrideFest Milwaukee hosted a record number of attendees at Henry Maier Festival Park this year, reporting a slight increase over its previous record in 2018, parent organization Milwaukee Pride, Inc. announced.
WEDC awards $500,000 to Northwest Side Community Development Corp. for small business loan fund
Northwest Side Community Development Corp. has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to support a $1 million loan pool for startups and small businesses.
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology names new CEO
Milwaukee charter school network Carmen Schools of Science and Technology has named Jennifer LĂłpez as its new chief executive officer.
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Renaissance Theaterworks moving from Broadway Theatre Center to Next Act Theater
Professional theater company Renaissance Theaterworks will move its performances from its home at Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward to the Next Act Theater building in Walker’s Point for its 2020-21 season.
Kohl’s gives $1 million to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Kohl’s announced Tuesday it will donate $1 million over three years to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin.Â
Lutheran Home Foundation goes public with $10 million campaign for new assisted living community
The Lutheran Home Foundation is seeking to raise $1.6 million to complete a $10 million capital campaign in support of its new memory care assisted living community in Wauwatosa.
Comprehensive study to take stock of Milwaukee area nonprofit sector
A new effort, backed by Bader Philanthropies and the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, is seeking to conduct a comprehensive study...