Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Black is new owner of the Milwaukee Wave
Jim Lindenberg announced Wednesday that he has sold the Milwaukee Wave Professional Indoor Soccer Team and the team’s Wave of Hope Foundation to Sue Black, who was named president and chief executive officer of the team in February.
Thiensville Farmers Market to feature more goods at a new location
The Village of Thiensville Farmers Market will return this June at a new location with a new focus on drawing more people and offering a broader supply of food harvested by local farmers and goods crafted by local residents.
U.S. Bank exec named board chair of LISC
Lisa Glover, executive vice president and director of community affairs for U.S. Bank, has been named chair of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) advisory board in Milwaukee.
Kohl’s to fund $2 million grant in honor of National Go Green Event
Kohl’s Department Stores, based in Menomonee Falls, will celebrate the company’s fourth annual National Go Green Event by donating $2 million in corporate grants to nonprofits across the country focused on serving youth.
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.
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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.
