Nonprofit

*Wednesday, Sept. 9, Literacy Services of Wisconsin will hold a volunteer orientation for individuals wanting more information on volunteer...

BizTimes Media’s fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region’s business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.

BizTimes Media has extended the deadline for nominations for its second annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards program, which applauds the philanthropic accomplishments of area business leaders and the effective work of nonprofits. Nominations are now due Sept. 14.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Milwaukee affiliate has opened up the nomination process for its 2016 MANDI Awards program, which will recognize individuals and organizations spearheading revitalization efforts in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

The nonprofit landscape is perpetually changing and evolving. While funding is a constant priority, other issues present challenges as well. Addressing these, and providing grantmakers and nonprofit service organizations with the tools to stay relevant and effective, is a goal of the upcoming Viewpoints Statewide Conference, presented by Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN), a nonprofit membership association based in Milwaukee. Slated for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in Oshkosh, this biannual event is Wisconsin's largest statewide conference on philanthropy.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin has named the honorees of its 2015 National Philanthropy Day awards program.

The first fiscal study done on La Crosse’s Oktoberfest celebration found it generates $15 million for the local economy.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Milwaukee affiliate has opened up the nomination process for its 2016 MANDI Awards program, which will recognize individuals and organizations spearheading revitalization efforts in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

*Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Greater Milwaukee Chapter will hold its bi-monthly Nonprofit Resource Exchange at...