Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Forecasting extreme weather events, Groundwork Milwaukee working to build climate resiliency on the north side
The executive director of nonprofit group Groundwork Milwaukee, is sounding the alarm on the impact of climate change, arguing the city needs to ready itself for the accelerating frequency of extreme weather events.
JoAnna Bautch named next executive director of VIA CDC
VIA CDC, the Milwaukee-based community development organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, has named JoAnna Bautch as its executive director.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee opens new center focused on job readiness training
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee recently opened a new center on Milwaukee’s near north side to provide academic support and job training to young people in the city.
County’s proposed $45 million contribution to new Milwaukee Public Museum building moves forward
Two Milwaukee County Board committees approved a plan Tuesday to provide $45 million in county funds for the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown building.
Lakeland University to open downtown Sheboygan location
Lakeland University plans to open a new hub for experiential learning and entrepreneurship at the Jake’s Café building in downtown Sheboygan.
Versiti plans new building to accommodate more than 100 new jobs on Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus
Versiti Inc. plans to develop a new blood research building on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus that could...
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Milwaukee Academy of Science celebrates completion of $1.7 million gym
Milwaukee Academy of Science staff and supporters celebrated on Thursday the opening of the school’s new $1.7 million gymnasium, the second of a two-phased expansion of its near west side campus.
Fotsch Family Foundation gives $7 million for Marquette leadership development center
The Fotsch Family Foundation is providing a $7 million gift to support a new leadership center within Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering.
Amy Rowell named COO of IMPACT Inc.
Amy Rowell has been named the chief operating officer for West Allis-based nonprofit organization IMPACT Inc.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation goes public with $700 million philanthropic campaign
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation went public Friday with a multi-year $700 million philanthropic campaign, for which it has already raised $500 million.
