Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Volunteer Center of Washington County names new executive director
Volunteer Center of Washington County, a West Bend-based nonprofit that leads several volunteer opportunities throughout the county, has named a new executive director as Susan Millin, current executive director, announced plans to retire after 10 years in the position. Colleen Mayer, the nonprofit’s associate director, will become the new executive director.
88Nine Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has named Maxie C. Jackson III as its new executive director, the station announced Wednesday.Â
MPS Foundation executive director steps down
MPS Foundation, Inc. announced this week the departure of Wendell Willis, executive director of the nonprofit.
Northwestern Mutual pledges $1.7 million to support Milwaukee neighborhood revitalization
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 promotes Tai Pauls to managing director and chief advancement officer
Milwaukee Ballet has promoted its interim managing director Tai Pauls to managing director and chief advancement officer.
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County breaks ground on 18-lot subdivision project
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.
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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.
