Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
City to breathe new life into dilapidated playgrounds
A dozen Milwaukee playgrounds in need of serious restoration will undergo major facelifts over the next three years under a new program dubbed “MKE Plays.”
LBWN appoints new executive director as John-Gomez heads to HUD
After helping inject $40 million of investment into south side neighborhoods, Charlotte John-Gomez, executive director of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Inc., will leave the organization at the end of May to pursue community development projects at the state level.
Creative Alliance and MiKE combine innovation events
Creative Alliance Milwaukee and The Greater Milwaukee Committee's Innovation in Milwaukee (MiKE) have announced they will combine their annual innovation events into a new annual conference focusing on creativity and innovation, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Saturday, May 9, Milwaukee’s Finest honoree Deborah Ladd from Cohen Fund Audit Services will hold a skeeball tournament at...
BizTimes Media 2015 Giving Guide
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.
Invitation to attend the BizExpo
Southeastern Wisconsin business leaders are invited to attend the 11th annual BizExpo, which will take place Wednesday, May 20, at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee.
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Associated Bank becomes lead corporate sponsor of the Marcus Center
Thanks to a financial gift Associated Bank has bestowed upon the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the bank has been named the lead corporate sponsor of the cultural venue.
Rogers Foundation receives $2.5 million gift for FOCUS residential program
The Oconomowoc-based Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation announced on Monday that it received a donation of $2.5 million from Dr. Michael Kubly and his wife, Billie, to support expansion of the FOCUS residential program. The program treats young adults with depression and mood disorders who are having difficulty transitioning into adulthood.
Kohl’s backs earthquake relief efforts with $50K donation
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores had added to global relief efforts for last week’s earthquake in Nepal with a $50,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross.
Massive food drive planned for Saturday
Milwaukee will take part in a national food drive movement on Saturday as letter carriers across the country collect food donations from residents living along their routes.
