Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County raises $58.8 million through annual campaign
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County raised a total of $58,815,465 through its 2022 fundraising campaign, the nonprofit announced late Wednesday during a campaign closing celebration.
Developers, nonprofits to share in $10.7 million in Housing Trust Fund grantsÂ
Developers and nonprofit organizations leading 14 affordable housing projects and programs in Milwaukee will share in $10.7 million in Housing Trust Fund assistance grants aimed at curbing homelessness across the city.
CEO of the Year: Jim Kacmarcik, Kacmarcik Enterprises
Like many manufacturers, Grafton-based Kapco Metal Stamping saw a surge in demand in recent years as consumers emerged from...
The Interview: Patrick Snyder
Patrick Snyder in October was named president of Milwaukee-based BizStarts, an organization that trains and mentors new entrepreneurs. He...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Ruth Foundation for the ArtsÂ
rutharts.orgÂ
Instagram: @ruthfoundationforthearts
Facebook: facebook.com/ruthfoundationforthearts
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruth-arts Â
Year founded: 2022
Mission statement: Our goal is to explore new possibilities for arts philanthropy through...
Tip Sheet: How companies can partner with nonprofits
A rising number of for-profit businesses are looking to partner with nonprofits for advice, ranging from finding a purpose...
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Cheers! Celebrating the region’s top newsmakers of 2022
The 2020 Democratic National Convention was supposed be the biggest event in Milwaukee’s history. National political conventions attract a...
See photos from sixth-annual ‘Donut Smackdown’ for United Way
Dozens of Milwaukee executives and community leaders who competed in a speed donut-eating event this week raised more than $57,000 for the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.
Milwaukee nonprofits receive grants to bridge digital divide
Dinosaur computers. That’s what Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy, director of the Hmong American Friendship Association, calls the six hulking devices stationed in the nonprofit’s computer lab. When handled with care, they roar to life, mere overheated fossils of the early days of the internet.
Next Generation Leadership: Danielle White, Rockwell Automation
Through her volunteer efforts, Danielle White, assistant general counsel, corporate governance and securities for Rockwell Automation, helps ensure legal...