Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
First Business Bank raises $33,000 for nonprofits at annual golf tournament
Madison-based First Business Bank raised $33,000 for five area nonprofit organizations at its annual golf tournament this week.
Elevate Inc. moving its Calm Harbor residence to Sheboygan
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.
Goodwill donating north side property to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
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.
Medical College of Wisconsin gets $5.9 million donation for multiple myeloma research
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 to open entrepreneur marketplace in Walker’s Point
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.
UPAF’s CEO and board chair on why performing arts groups are facing ‘the most difficult year of the pandemic’
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.
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Coffee Break: Erica Halmstad
Erica Halmstad
Executive director, Cedarburg Art Museum
W63 N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg
cedarburgartmuseum.org
Industry: Arts and entertainment
Erica Halmstad was named executive...
MATC receives $5 million gift for trade, technical student scholarships
Milwaukee Area Technical College has received a $5 million gift to fund full-ride scholarships for students who need technical diplomas and certificates for employment in fields like manufacturing, IT and health care.
The Water Council adds new programs to help companies tackle modern water challenges
It’s been almost a decade since The Water Council opened its Global Water Center at 247 Freshwater Way in Milwaukee, a facility dedicated to making the city and region the “Silicon Valley” of freshwater research and technology.
Rogers Behavioral Health names next president and CEO
Dr. John Boyd will be the next president and chief executive officer of Rogers Behavioral Health System with current president and CEO Pat Hammer announcing plans to retire.
