Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
SVA donates 1,400 jars of peanut butter to Hunger Task Force
SVA Professional Services has donated 1,400 jars of peanut butter to Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee.
Bon-Ton collected 2 million pounds of clothing, home goods during Goodwill sale
More than 2.1 million pounds of gently used clothing and textiles collected during the Spring Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale will enable Goodwill stores to significantly ramp up its employment placement and training services.
Bubbler Executive of the Week: Leo Ries
Leo Ries is capping 15 years as executive director of LISC Milwaukee this week. The nonprofit organization, grounded in a mission to revitalize Milwaukee neighborhoods, announced his leave earlier this month.
Connecting to Philanthropy: When a charity makes a profit, is your instinct to applaud or protest?
Dan Pallotta, a pioneering social entrepreneur, argues that the public’s mindset of the nonprofit sector needs to change.
Thiensville restaurant launches fundraiser for victims of Nepal earthquake
As Nepal continues to recover from a massive earthquake that claimed thousands of lives on Saturday, the cheel has stepped in with a large-scale fundraising drive to benefit victims of the natural disaster.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Friday, April 24, The Women’s Center will hold its 38th anniversary celebration during a special luncheon at the Italian...
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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.
2015 WisconsinBiz: ‘People Make The Difference’
BizTimes Media LLC on Monday published the 2015 edition of WisconsinBiz, the annual publication that promotes Wisconsin as a place to grow or move a business.
From the magazine: Made in Milwaukee – Beyond Vision provides employment to Milwaukee’s blind
Beyond Vision is much like any other Milwaukee-area manufacturer, offering such capabilities as CNC milling, CNC turning and manual machining.
BizTimes Around Town: ‘Awear’ Fashion Show
Sojourner Family Peace Center raised more than $200,000 during its 12th annual Awear Fashion Show – the most the nonprofit has ever generated at its signature fashion show fundraiser. The event, presented by Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co., was held April 2 at Harley-Davidson. In addition to the runway show, the event featured hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail reception, as well as a wine pull, ruby dig, beauty bar and auctions.
