Nonprofit

Northwestern Mutual will donate $1.7 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee’s Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods, the Milwaukee-based life insurance company announced this week.

Milwaukee Ballet has promoted its interim managing director Tai Pauls to managing director and chief advancement officer.

The long vacant Aeroshade lot at the corner of Oakland Avenue and Ellis Street near downtown Waukesha was home to its first sizable gathering in more than seven years on Friday morning when dozens of local officials, developers, volunteers, and affordable housing booster gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County’s 18-lot subdivision.

Madison-based First Business Bank raised $33,000 for five area nonprofit organizations at its annual golf tournament this week.

Jackson-based nonprofit Elevate Inc., an organization dedicated to helping those dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, has found a new home for its Calm Harbor residence.

Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA) will soon own the building it occupies at 4030 N. 29th St. in Milwaukee. Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. announced plans this week to donate the property to the public charter school, which is the current tenant of the building.

The St. Louis-based Paula & Rodger Riney Foundation will provide $5.9 million to the Wauwatosa-based Medical College of Wisconsin to fund multiple myeloma research.

BizStarts, the Milwaukee-based nonprofit that’s helped to mentor and train entrepreneurs since 2008, has announced its plans to open a marketplace that will allow its small business hopefuls to sell their wares and communicate with customers.

It is fairly easy to understand how the initial shutdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic would be difficult for performing arts organizations, but Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, says the coming season could present an even greater challenge for arts groups in Milwaukee.

Erica Halmstad Executive director, Cedarburg Art Museum W63 N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg cedarburgartmuseum.org Industry: Arts and entertainment Erica Halmstad was named executive...