Tuesday, March 20 Northwoods Software will host a free workshop on Best Practices for a Successful Nonprofit Website at its headquarters, 4600 West Schroeder Drive in Brown Deer. The event, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature Northwoods president and founder, Pat Bieser who will discuss the key components of a good nonprofit website. Takeaways from the event include how to build a donor and volunteer friendly presence, content planning, social media, recognizing donation killers and more. The event is free to attend, $5 Jimmy John Subs will also be available. Visit www.learnatnorthwoods.com/nonprofit for more information.
Tuesday, March 20 BoardStar will host its popular bi-monthly networking series at Miller Inn beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jim Marks, a retired vice president of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will share best practices along with his reflections on nonprofit governance. Join Marks, BoardStar and milwaukee’s nonprofit community leaders for a brief presentation, networking, hors d’oeuvres and beer tastings. Cost to attend is $15, for more information or to register visit Learn more & RSVP here.
Wednesday, March 21 Wine Not? A 2012 wine tasting event to benefit the Guest House of Milwaukee will take place at Discovery World from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The tasting will feature various wines provided by Sendik’s and gourmet appetizers provided by Bartolotta Restaurant Group. Cost to attend is $75 a person, funds will go directly to programs and services to help homeless and formerly homeless individuals in Milwaukee. For more information about the Guest House or to register for the event, please visit www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org.
Thursday, March 29 The Brewers Community Foundation will host the ninth annual AWEAR fashion show to benefit Sojourner Family Peace Center, a nonprofit organization that provides education, advocacy and resources throughout Milwaukee to break the cycle of family violence. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The event begins with a cocktail reception and food stations in the Rumble Room. During this time, guests can participate in the designer purse raffle, wine pull and silent auction. The main program, which will be emceed by WISN-TV Channel 12’s Mark Baden, begins at 7:45 p.m. in the Garage. The fun includes a live auction led by Wisconsin Foodie host Kyle Cherek, a live performance from the nationally recognized Milwaukee R&B artist Cincere and an energetic runway fashion show featuring looks from seven area retailers: Five Hearts, Goldi, Macy’s, m.e. Lou, Molloy’s, Picardy Shoe Parlour and Simon Oliver. Local media personalities Jen Lada of Fox 6 and Meg McKenzie of WRIT will be joined on the runway by Cincere, District 4 Alderman Robert Bauman and Cecelia Gore of the Brewers Community Foundation. Individual tickets are $95. Exclusive runway tables, featuring premier seating for four and complimentary champagne, are available for $700. Tickets and tables can be purchased online at http://www.familypeacecenter.org/get-involved/events.htm. For more information, contact Courtney Meyer at 414-276-1911 or CourtneyM@familypeacecenter.org.
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