Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Acts Housing launches fund to help low-income home buyers compete with out-of-state investors
Milwaukee-based nonprofit Acts Housing is setting up a fund to help low-to-moderate income families buy lower priced homes that otherwise are often snapped up by out-of-state investors.
Wisconsin African American Chamber names new CEO
Nikki Purvis has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the Milwaukee-based African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Athletic Club valet and greeter James Jackson mattered, because he made others feel like they mattered
James L. Jackson Jr. made people feel like family. While serving as the parking valet and greeter at the Milwaukee Athletic Club for more than 45 years, James was an ambassador of good will and wit who made every patron and visitor feel like they mattered.
Milwaukee Public Museum secures re-accreditation
With plans moving forward for a new Milwaukee Public Museum facility, MPM announced today that it has secured reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, national recognition that MPM is operating at high standards.
Milwaukee Succeeds executive director retiring this fall
After seven years of serving as Milwaukee Succeeds’ executive director, Danae Davis has announced plans to retire this fall....
Nonprofit Spotlight: American Heart Association – Wisconsin
1555 N. River Center Drive, Suite 211, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
heart.org
Facebook: American Heart Association-Wisconsin
Twitter: @AHAWisconsin | Instagram: ahawisconsin
Year founded: 1924
Mission...
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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).