Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
In Focus: Storm the Bastille
As the sun set on July 14, the streets of downtown Milwaukee were abuzz with the sound of feet...
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber’s new program aims to ease the job search
Even in a tight job market, finding the right job at the right company can be difficult. For members...
Kohl’s pledges $2 million to local nonprofits
Kohl's Corp. has pledged $2 million to eight Milwaukee-area nonprofits, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer announced this week.
Bader Philanthropies grants $3 million to UWM’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education
Bader Philanthropies, Inc. this week announced plans to provide a $3 million grant to the UWM Foundation in benefit of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education (EQI).
Vivent to relocate downtown HIV clinic to space near Deer District, future museum site
Vivent Health will open a new, expanded HIV health clinic at 1311 N. Sixth St. in the Hillside neighborhood near the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee.
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy launches $25 million capital campaign
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (HFCA) has officially launched a $25 million capital campaign. The campaign was created to help fund the construction of a new high school building, which could eventually lead to a proposed new feeder middle school. The launch of this campaign puts into motion plans for expansion the academy shared with BizTimes Media in March.
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Vivent Health names new COO
Milwaukee-based Vivent Health announced that it has named Brandon Hill as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Summerfest attendance this year was far below pre-pandemic levels
Total attendance for Summerfest 2022 was 445,611, according to its producer, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. That’s an 8.8% increase compared to attendance of 409,386 in 2021, but far below pre-pandemic levels for the festival.
Versiti acquires Missouri-based Ethical and Independent Review Service
Milwaukee-based Versiti, a company specializing in blood health solutions, has acquired Lees Summit, Missouri-based Ethical and Independent Review Services (E&I). Â Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sculpture Milwaukee piece finds permanent home on Northwestern Mutual’s downtown Milwaukee campus
If you've passed Northwestern Mutual's downtown Milwaukee headquarters in the past three years, you may have spotted a 37-foot-tall stainless steel tree standing out among the gardens in front of the office tower. The artwork has been on display since 2019 as part of Sculpture Milwaukee's annual streetside exhibition, and now, it's there to stay.
