Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Milwaukee Habitat announces new program
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has laid the foundation for a new $20 million Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) that will provide both construction resources and financial support to Washington Park homeowners in need of home repairs.
Match Day surpasses goal
Match Day 2013, a one-day online fundraiser, recently collected more than $2.8 million, exceeding its monetary goal of $1.8 million, the total number of dollars brought in during last year's inaugural fundraiser.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Monday, April 1, a new exhibit about the history of baseball will open at Discovery World. The exhibit, titled...
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Minimum wage debate reaches Milwaukee
A roundtable discussion hosted Wednesday by Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Seth Harris at Hunger Task Force’s office exposed the day-to-day struggles of Milwaukeeans working to support themselves and their families on minimum wage – struggles in paying bills, funding transportation, covering rent and affording prescriptions among other necessities.
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music names new president
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music has appointed Gregory Ruffer president and chief executive officer.
Grant to fund new position at Food Pantry of Waukesha County
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County to support the nonprofit’s continued increase in demand for food.
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NWM helps low-income residents file taxes
Northwestern Mutual employees are donating their time and expertise this tax season to help lower-income Milwaukee residents complete their taxes and file them electronically.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Friday, March 22, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) will hold MAM After Dark, “Mad Men” themed. Presented by the...
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Get lucky
Without question, there are many factors that we can't control in business. We can't change our upbringing, genetics or the boundaries of time and space.
Security experts warn about ‘Facebook Black’ scam
Internet security experts are warning consumers about a “Facebook Black” scam that is quickly and widely spreading across the World Wide Web.