Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Salvation Army achieves record campaign total of more than $4M
After a rocky stretch of fundraising during its 2014 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpassed $4 million in campaign donations for the first time in its history.
McLimans appointed president, CEO of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Charles McLimans will succeed Bonnie Bellehumeur as president and chief executive officer of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the nonprofit organization announced today.
Helen Bader Foundation increases funding capacity with new structure and name
The Helen Bader Foundation has dramatically expanded its lifespan with a new structure that will enable it to continue distributing grants in perpetuity.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Friday, Jan. 16, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host MAM After Dark with the theme “Fireball.” The social event...
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.
BizTimes Around Town: Rotary Club of Wauwatosa holiday party
The Rotary Club of Wauwatosa recently held a holiday party at the Blue Mound Golf & Country Club in Wauwatosa. Members of the business community networked with each other, enjoyed a performance by Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s Wisco Kids and presented the club’s Humanitarian Award.
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Milwaukee Biz Blog: Safe & Sound refocuses mission
With a newly established strategic plan, Safe & Sound is beefing up its community organizing and youth organizing initiatives to build safe, empowered neighborhoods and refocusing its funding in order to maximize its impact.
YMCA to close South Shore branch
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee announced on Tuesday that it will close the South Shore YMCA, located in Cudahy at 3244 E. College Ave. effective Jan. 31.
Milwaukee Running Festival organizers expect $8 million economic impact
The organizers of a new event called the Milwaukee Running Festival announced on Thursday that PNC Bank will serve as title sponsor of the festival marathon, and that the event is expected to generate about $8 million in economic impact for Milwaukee.
Philanthropic Impact & Insight: Nonprofit entrepreneurship and third parties
Like many of us Dan Cohen wanted to help others, specifically people suffering with Alzheimer's. When people like Cohen reach out to help, a small idea can birth a business. His “Music and Memory” organization helps people suffering from Alzheimer's unlock memories through music. Like many small businesses, logistics and a strategy were needed for his 501(c)(3) organization to succeed. Cohen's entrepreneurial challenge was to supply personal iPods and program the devices for each individual with songs that tap into their memories.
