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Milwaukee-based Growing Power is mourning the passing of Jerry Kaufman, its longtime board president.

In a changing funding market, nonprofit leaders must make innovation a cultural norm, replacing outdated habits with new ideas and measurable action plans, according to BizTimes columnist and business strategist Christine McMahon.

The Milwaukee Art Museum has welcomed Lisa Sutcliffe as the new curator of photography.

Midwest BikeShare, based in Milwaukee, has been awarded a $45,000 grant by the Funder’s Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities to advance the planning, installation and oversight of shared bicycle kiosks throughout Milwaukee.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will accept nominations for honorees to take part in its second annual Milwaukee's Finest Campaign through Friday, Feb. 15. Interested participants can also apply to be honorees, themselves, through Friday, Feb. 22.

U.S. Bank has funded a $20,000 grant to Fisher House Wisconsin to support the construction of the nonprofit’s onsite facility at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Steve Booth has been promoted to chief operating officer and will eventually serve as chief executive officer and president of Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co Inc., the company announced today.

Last fall, Milwaukee Brewers fans were invited to submit their ideas for an alternate Brewers on-field uniform, and the contest resulted in nearly 700 submissions for the “Design a YOUniform” contest.

Milwaukee-based Growing Power is mourning the passing of Jerry Kaufman, its longtime board president.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday that the club has reached 1 million tickets sold for the 2013 season.