Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Hunger Task Force files civil rights complaint following Coggs Center closure
On Monday, the Coggs Center closed the doors to its Vliet Street offices and individuals looking for MiLES services will now need to travel to another part of the city. DHS has constructed a new state office building located eight miles north of the Coggs Center at 6055 N. 64th St.
Irish Fest announces leadership succession plans
The board of directors for CelticMKE, the nonprofit organization that produces Irish Fest in Milwaukee, announced a succession plan for two key leadership positions, which will go into effect in 2024 and 2025.
Pay it Forward: Robert Grede delivers $26,000 in medical supplies to Ukraine military through Rotary International
Months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Robert Grede made it his mission to meet a need for critical first...
UMOS awarded $56.9 million USDA grant to provide COVID relief to farm workers, meatpackers and grocery workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded 15 non-profits over $600 million in Farm and Food Workers Relief Program grants to assist farm workers, meatpackers, and grocery workers nationwide with direct COVID-19 related relief payments.
Steininger steps down as head of BizStarts, next president named
Dan Steininger is stepping down from his longtime post as head of Milwaukee-based entrepreneurship organization BizStarts.
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy gets $1 million from Northwestern Mutual
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is donating $1 million to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA), which will boost the organization’s $25 million capital campaign for a new high school.
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Representation of women on Wisconsin corporate boards surpasses Milwaukee Women inc’s target
The latest annual report by Milwaukee Women inc shows that women hold 26.3% of board seats at Wisconsin’s top 50 public companies.
Wisconsin Humane Society exploring addition to Milwaukee campus
The Wisconsin Humane Society is planning to build a 14,010-square-foot addition to its Milwaukee campus at 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. on the city’s west side.
MSO strikes deal with FPC Live to book concerts at Bradley Symphony Center
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has entered into an agreement with Madison-based concert promoter FPC Live to bring live shows to the Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Radio Milwaukee unveils rebrand
88Nine Radio Milwaukee will now be known simply as Radio Milwaukee, as part of the local nonprofit radio station's rebranding effort.
