Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Milwaukee World Festival elects Mary Ellen Stanek to board
Mary Ellen Stanek, of Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and Baird Advisors, has been named to the board of directors of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the nonprofit corporation that hosts Summerfest.
Rep gets $500,000 grant to repair sinking building
The Herzfeld Foundation is giving a $500,000 grant to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater to help pay for repairs to its sinking building northeast of Wells Street and the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee.
BrightStar completes second investment round
Milwaukee-based BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. has announced its second round of investments in early-stage Wisconsin companies.
HBO film to premier in Milwaukee
Milwaukee has been named one of five cities to host a special premiere of the new HBO film “The Normal Heart,” which features a cast of top actors including Kenosha native Mark Ruffalo, Emmy winner Jim Parsons, and Oscar winner Julia Roberts.
UPAF to feature entertainment in area parks
The United Performing Arts Fund will bring free entertainment to Milwaukee County parks on Saturday, May 10, thanks to a new partnership between its young professionals affinity group, Next Generation UPAF, and The Park People of Milwaukee.
Helen Bader Foundation awards grants to community youth programs
As students and families prepare to transition into summer, the Helen Bader Foundation has committed $407,000 to 18 Milwaukee-area community organizations targeting the needs of low-income youth.
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BizTimes Around Town: Ebenezer’s Working Parents’ Luncheon
Milwaukee-based Ebenezer Child Care Centers, Inc. hosted a Working Parents' Luncheon on May 1 to help area professionals learn how to better juggle demands between home and work. The luncheon, held at the Italian Community Center, included networking, a silent auction, a raffle and a keynote presentation. BizTimes Media served as a media sponsor of the event. Photos contributed by Ebenezer Child Care Centers.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Wednesday, May 7, CORE/El Centro will hold its CORE Momentum Fundraiser in honor of its 12th anniversary. The...
BizTimes Media 2014 Giving Guide
BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.
New seed fund to benefit medical research
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has awarded $140,000 to new nonprofit corporation Bridge to Cures Inc. to establish a seed fund to benefit medical research in southeastern Wisconsin.
